London (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£50,000 - £74,999
FULLTIME
Lambeth Agency Workers- Click here to apply
Principal Planner REF: 1973
Hybrid Working
PO5: £51,099 pa rising in annual increments to £54,135 pa inc LW.
The post’s salary attracts a market supplement of 8.5% per month
Permanent and Full Time
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked 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 develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 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 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 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.
About the Role:
We have a full time, permanent Principal Planning Officer opportunity within our Development Management service. The successful candidate will line manage 3-5 officers comprising a mix of planners, senior planners and validation officers. They will need to lead negotiating the best possible development outcomes in a positive and solutions led manner and effectively manage officers to ensure 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 by team members are of a high standard. When required, they will also need to deputise for the Area Team Manager.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a significant level of experience and knowledge of Development Management, ideally in a busy metropolitan area; that they can effectively manage a team and build their capabilities; and that they are an effective communicator who can engage well with developers, investors, partners and citizens and build good relationships with Members of the Planning Applications Committee.
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
- Extensive experience of development management work with responsibility for dealing with a planning application caseload that includes major and/or complex applications.
- 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 to ensure that applications are reported in line with target dates and in accordance with agreed procedures.
- Focuses on people
- Works Collaboratively
We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job Description and Person Specification
Market Supplement Payment Criteria for Planning and Building Control Professional Officers
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kiri Shuttleworth kshuttleworth@lambeth.gov.uk
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 21 October 2024.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
How to Apply:
If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.
In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.