Location
Brixton, London Borough of Lambeth

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£61,686 per annum rising in annual increments to £64,938 per annum including London Weighting

About the Role
We are seeking a confident and experienced Planning & Development Delivery Manager to lead the operational and financial management of our Planning and Building Control services. This is a 12-month secondment opportunity/fixed term contract with hybrid working arrangements. You will be responsible for financial forecasting, systems optimisation, performance reporting, and service innovation to ensure these services remain future-ready and financially sound.

In this high-impact role, you will lead activity analysis, financial and performance monitoring across key built environment income-generating services. You will manage multiple workstreams including systems development and customer experience improvements, supporting digital transformation and service innovation. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders across planning, regeneration, and customer service, you will make confident, data-driven decisions and help shape the future delivery of essential services.

This role requires a hands-on approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will also respond to enquiries related to Planning and Building Control functions and lead multidisciplinary teams through change and delivery initiatives.

The role sits at the heart of one of the council’s most important directorates and offers the opportunity to contribute to Lambeth’s bold ambitions for its communities and residents through the Lambeth 2030 Plan and the transformational One Lambeth Programme.

Experience
- Understanding of bookkeeping and financial management, gained through running a business, charity, club, or similar
- Experience managing budgets or services in public or private sector settings
- Strong Excel skills and a practical, problem-solving mindset
- Experience in systems development, performance management, and stakeholder engagement within the built environment sector
- Knowledge and understanding of the built environment sector and relevant operational systems

About you
- Proven leadership in complex service environments
- Energy, drive, and commitment to delivering real impact
- Passion for modernising public services and driving service improvements
- Ability to learn quickly, pick up new systems, and lead others with clarity and calm
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with resilience to manage multiple priorities
- Hands-on approach with a sharp eye for process improvements

Qualifications
- No specific formal qualifications are mandated, but relevant experience and knowledge of the built environment sector are essential
- A positive attitude and ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment are key to success in this role