The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Job reference REQ00000019038 Date posted 15/10/2025 Application closing date 29/10/2025 Location Various Locations Salary £47,181 - £48,226 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank Technical Services Manager - WMF2357i Internal Only About thisopportunity We have a great opportunity for an experienced and highly organised Technical Services Manager to lead the Technical Services team within Westmorland and Furness Council. The Technical Services team plays a vital role in supporting the Council’s Planning and Building Control functions, providing the essential administrative, data management, and technical services that underpin effective and timely decision-making. The team is responsible for a wide range of functions, including application registration and validation, document management, street naming and numbering, land charges, and the monitoring of planning obligations such as Section 106 agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). As Technical Services Manager, you will oversee a large team, including five Team Leaders, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused support across Planning, Building Control, and associated services. Reporting to the Senior Manager for Planning Services, you’ll lead on operational management, process improvement, and the development of digital and administrative systems that enhance performance, accuracy, and service delivery. You’ll also work closely with senior colleagues across the Inclusive and Green Growth directorate, including Development Management and Building Control, to ensure the seamless coordination of support services, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Council’s regulatory and technical operations. Key priorities include: Leading, supporting, and developing Technical Services Team Leaders and their teams.Overseeing the validation and processing of planning and building control applications.Ensuring the effective management of land charges, street naming and numbering, and planning obligations.Implementing process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.Promoting a culture of collaboration, quality, and excellent customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key leadership role within an ambitious local authority, supporting the delivery of vital planning and regulatory services that shape the future of Westmorland and Furness. Who we are looking for… We are seeking a confident and capable manager with strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills, ideally gained in a technical or administrative management role within a planning service. You will bring energy, innovation, and a commitment to delivering excellent support services that enable the wider organisation to thrive. You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, or demonstrate relevant professional experience. You will also bring: Proven experience in managing and developing high‑performing teams.Strong understanding of technical support functions related to planning, building control, or similar service areas.Proficiency in using digital systems, databases, and software applications for data management and service delivery.A track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that drive efficiency and accuracy.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and services.Strong analytical and organisational skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and customer service excellence. If you are passionate about service quality, team leadership, and improving the systems that support effective planning and regulation, we would love to hear from you. What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discount schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers(westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments: If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Gareth Candlin (Assistant Director of Inclusive and Green Growth) via email on gareth.candlin@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk to arrange an informal conversation. Application and Interview information We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you. Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care‑experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role." #J-18808-Ljbffr