Senior Planner in London

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 300,000 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the third largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 200 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

The role sits in our Development Management team and provides a perfect opportunity for successful candidates to thrive and progress in their planning career developing important skills on exciting and challenging planning applications. There are three Area Teams within Development Management, each covering a number of diverse wards across the Borough and a wide range of application types and scale. This position offers an opportunity to join our dynamic management team and be at the forefront of developing new and innovative working practices. We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Senior Planning Officer to be part of our team. We are forward thinking in approach towards equality, inclusivity, and diversity and pride ourselves on flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

We have a Senior Planning Officer opportunity within our Development Management service. The successful candidate needs to negotiate the best possible development outcomes in a positive and solutions-led manner and help deliver a high-performing service. The postholder will work in a matrix way, being an integral part of the Development Management Team through dealing effectively with pre-applications, planning applications and appeals. They will need to lead on negotiating the best possible development outcomes in a positive and solutions-led manner and effectively contribute to a high-performing service. The successful candidate will be expected to present applications to the Planning Applications Committee, and to ensure reports and other documents prepared are of a high standard.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Thorough knowledge of all relevant planning legislation, policies and procedures.
• An RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent.
• Eligible for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Experience of development management work with responsibility for dealing with a planning application caseload that includes major and/or complex applications.
• Demonstrate experience of ensuring applications are reported in line with target dates and in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Experience of providing advice to Councillors, senior officers, developers and the public on all aspects of planning applications and related matters.
• Experience of providing supervision and/or guidance to more junior staff.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kiri Shuttleworth or Astra Spyrou.

Closing date: Sunday 2nd February at 5:00pm.