At a Glance
- Tasks: Help shape Camden's future by managing development projects and ensuring quality outcomes.
- Company: Join Camden Council, dedicated to making the borough a better place for all.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants to help us serve our communities better.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your planning skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning or relevant experience; strong communication and negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 43615 - 43615 £ per year.
Starting salary: £43,615
Job Level: Level 3, Zone 2
Work Location: Hybrid - 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG and Home Working
Hours per week: 36, Full time
Contract type: 1 x Permanent, 1 x FTC (1 year)
Closing date: Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 23:55
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion
About us
In Camden we are committed to working together to make our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Partnership with our communities is central to the way we work, so that everyone can access opportunities, and nobody gets left behind.
About the role
This role contributes to the provision of a responsive, high performing and high-quality Development Management Service with responsibility for development management work including application processing; pre-application advice; and enforcement investigations, proceedings and projects. You will also be involved in negotiating planning performance agreements, planning obligations and/or contributions through CIL/S106, to be invested in the borough’s built environment and infrastructure. Preparation of evidence for appeals including presenting at hearings, correspondence and other duties as may be required and you would work on specific projects to support our digital strategy to tackle the climate crisis.
The ideal post holder will carry out work that maintains and improves the quality of the physical environment of the borough and the lives of its residents. We are looking for someone that can ensure all Development Management decisions and enforcement actions comply with relevant legislation, statutory and other Council plans, policies and guidelines and that these decisions can be effectively defended in planning appeals as necessary.
About you
The ideal post holder will need to have completed or be working towards a degree level qualification or equivalent apprenticeship in Town Planning with eligibility for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or have sufficient work experience to meet eligibility for RTPI and have experience of working within Development Management in a local authority environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic and personable planner with strong communication and negotiation skills who is motivated to deliver for the people of Camden. The successful candidate will be working with a high caseload and multiple demands on their time and so will need to be organized and efficient. Dedicated to achieving the highest quality outcomes working independently and as part of a team.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.
Planning Officer employer: London Borough of Camden
The London Borough of Camden is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of private renters. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative culture, you will have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to upholding housing rights. Located in the vibrant heart of London, this role not only provides meaningful work but also the chance to engage with diverse communities and drive impactful change.
