Estates Officer - Development Management

Help shape the future of Darlington. We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded property professional to lead on strategic development and regeneration projects that deliver real benefits for our communities. Working with landowners, developers, public sector partners and local stakeholders, you will help bring forward key development opportunities, negotiate complex property agreements, manage strategic partnerships and ensure projects are delivered successfully from inception to completion. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering the Council’s growth ambitions, improving places and creating lasting social and economic value across the Borough.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club 

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

Provisional Interview dates for this post will be held during week commencing 5th Ovtober 2026.

General Information for Applicants:
 For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact Sarah Wayman, 
Estates and Property Manager at [email removed]

If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on [phone removed] or [email removed].

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You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Attachments

• Estates Officer - Development Management Role Profile E3515 (1).docx
• Known Risks - Estates Officer – Development Management.doc