Leads the Strategic Projects and Major Applications teams at Liverpool City Council, managing major planning applications from submission to delivery, working with developers, partners and Planning Committee.
Liverpool City Council is looking for a Head of Development Management - Strategic Projects and Major Applications. It’s a permanent, full or part-time post based in Liverpool, with hybrid working, paying £72,938 to £80,881 a year. Applications close on Saturday 28 November 2026.
About the role
Leads the strategic projects and major applications function within City Development, managing the teams and handling applications from submission to implementation. Works with developers, the Combined Authority and Homes England, and takes major items to Planning Committee.
About Liverpool City Council
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.
What they’re looking for
- Right to work in UK or Skilled Worker eligibility
- Competency-based interview with presentation
- Guaranteed interview for under-represented groups meeting essential criteria
What’s on offer
- Hybrid working
- 31 days' leave plus bank holidays, rising to 35
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexibility First agile working (role dependent)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work and travel pass schemes
- Drive Time car lease scheme
How to apply
You apply directly with Liverpool City Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 28 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Liverpool City Council’s website.
