Estates Officer - Development Management
About the role
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. This post is for 2 years fixed term. Categories: Regeneration/Economic Development. Published: 05/10/2026. Closing: 18/10/2026.
Pay
Salary £48,738 - £51,928 per annum (Salary Band Over £50,000).
Schedule
Full time (Hours per week: Full time). Fixed term contract for 2 years.
Benefits
- 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
- 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.
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.