Area Team Manager

Permanent
£53,460 – £56,533 per annum (subject to 25/26 Pay Review)
37 hours per week

Lead a High-Performing Development Management Team

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Area Team Manager to lead teams within our Development Management service. You will manage a team of Planners and specialists, focusing on performance, leadership, and service improvement rather than carrying your own caseload.

This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, extensive Development Management experience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality planning services.

We’re better together. 

Teignbridge District Council is a forward-thinking authority serving 134,800 residents across a diverse district stretching from rural Dartmoor to the South Devon coast. Guided by our One Teignbridge plan, we work collaboratively with our communities and partners to create a healthy, sustainable, and desirable place to live, work, and visit.

We are a values‑driven organisation committed to high standards, continuous improvement, and excellent customer service.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a degree/diploma in Town and Country Planning and RTPI membership.
• Have extensive Development Management experience, including rural and major urban projects.
• Have strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Be able to motivate teams and drive performance.
  
  

We can offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working (minimum 50% office-based).
• Paid RTPI professional membership (subject to local terms).
• Free parking on-site and offices close to a mainline train station.
• Modern, low‑carbon office environment.
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing package.
• Heavily discounted membership at TDC Leisure Centres.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Career development opportunities.
• 24/7 employee discount and assistance programmes.
  
  

How to apply:  

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting statement outlining relevant experience and why you are interested in the role to [email protected]. Please note, we cannot accept applications without a supporting statement.

If you are applying under the guaranteed interview scheme, please let us know. 

It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Closing Date: Sunday 26th April 2026 @ midnight
Interview Date: TBC

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Ian Perry (Head of Development Management) on 01626 215743.

No agencies please.