Career Grade Planning Policy Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a Planning Policy Officer to join their Strategic Planning team. The role involves shaping planning policies, providing expert advice, and leading projects. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline and a passion for planning. This position offers career progression opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Closing date for applications is 2 November 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working

Structured support and mentoring

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Town Planning (or related discipline).
• Knowledge of London-wide and national planning matters.
• Ambitious to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Help shape and deliver planning policies that guide Bexley’s future.
• Provide expert advice across the Council and to external partners.
• Lead and contribute to projects, including commissioning consultants.
• Support development management on planning applications.
• Work collaboratively with neighbouring authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Passion for planning

Education

Degree in Town Planning (or related discipline)

RTPI membership (or eligibility)

Postgraduate qualification (MSc or similar)

Job description

Career Grade Planning Policy Officer

Bexley

£38,838 - £51,234 per annum

Are you ready to shape the future of one of London’s most exciting growth areas?

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Planning Policy Officer to join our Strategic Planning team as we embark on a new Local Plan review. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference for our residents, communities, and local economy.

Why join Bexley?

Be part of a friendly, ambitious, and supportive team where your ideas matter.

Work at the heart of major projects – from infrastructure planning and sustainability to conservation and growth.

Gain exposure to high-profile planning issues in both a London and national context.

Develop your career with structured support, mentoring, and opportunities for progression.

Enjoy the benefits of flexible working and a Council committed to your wellbeing.

About the role

As a key member of our Strategic Planning Division, you’ll:

• Help shape and deliver planning policies that guide Bexley’s future.
• Provide expert advice across the Council and to external partners.
• Lead and contribute to projects, including commissioning consultants.
• Support development management on planning applications, pre-applications and appeals.
• Work collaboratively with neighbouring authorities and stakeholders through the duty to cooperate.

This is your chance to play a central role in delivering the Council’s strategic priorities and ensure Bexley grows in a sustainable, inclusive way.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Educated to degree level in Town Planning (or related discipline), with RTPI membership (or eligibility).
• Passionate about planning, with knowledge of London-wide and national planning matters.
• A clear communicator who thrives on collaboration and problem-solving.
• Ambitious to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
• A postgraduate qualification (MSc or similar) is desirable but not essential.

For an informal discussion, please contact Clare Loops, Planning Policy Manager, on 020 3045 5766 or [e-mail], or John Luckhurst, Deputy Planning Policy Manager, on 020 3045 5726 or [e-mail].

Join us and help shape Bexley’s future.

Closing date: 2 November 2025.