At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape vibrant, green neighbourhoods and drive sustainable growth in Waltham Forest.
- Company: Join the dynamic London Borough of Waltham Forest Council, a hub of culture and creativity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community development and infrastructure in a diverse borough.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning policy and a passion for urban design and placemaking.
The predicted salary is between 49056 - 55323 £ per year.
Location: London Borough of Waltham Forest, UK
Salary: 49,056 - 55,323 per year
Employment: Full time
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Working hours per week: 36
Application Deadline: 08/09/2026
Proposed Interview Date(s): 22/09/2026
Reference: 2262
About Us:
Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough, driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.
The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method.
About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planning Policy Officer in the dynamic, diverse and multi-disciplinary Place and Design Team at Waltham Forest Council. This is a key place-shaping role in a team with a great track record and at the forefront of delivering vibrant, green, safe and accessible neighbourhoods across Waltham Forest.
The right candidate will:
- Be interested in strategic and infrastructure planning, in urban design and placemaking, and will have a good understanding of developer contributions.
- Work well with others and have the ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively, demonstrating a creative approach to problem solving and to learning new skills.
In this role, you will work in a multidisciplinary team, alongside a Principal Developer Contributions Officer, Developer Contributions Support Officer, GIS Officer and Data Quality Officer. The role will report to the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Lead.
The Place and Design Team works to ensure that growth is inclusive, creating a fairer borough and to deliver the new homes and jobs that the borough needs. We are committed to engaging the borough’s diverse communities at all stages of the development cycle to ensure that future development brings the benefits they need.
We also work collaboratively with other teams across the council, including Development Management, Area Regeneration, Employment, Business and Skills, Culture, Housing, Property, Capital Delivery, Strategy. However, for this specific role we are not able to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. To be considered, you must already hold a form of UK work authorisation that does not require sponsorship.
Planning Policy for Place Principal Officer employer: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Goodman Masson is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead a significant housing repairs and planned works service within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. With a strong focus on employee growth, strategic influence, and community impact, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that values innovation and high performance. Employees benefit from competitive remuneration, a supportive environment for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.
Contact Details:
London Borough of Waltham Forest Recruitment Team
