Planning Monitoring Officer

Lambeth Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambeth Council is seeking a highly organized Planning Monitoring Officer to contribute to sustainable urban development. This role involves data analysis, policy development, and collaboration across departments to support the Borough Plan. Benefits include generous leave, membership in pension schemes, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Participation in staff networks

Annual leave starting at 27 days

Membership in Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Sick pay based on service length

Discounts at local restaurants and gyms

Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships

Cycle to Work Scheme and secure bike storage

Trade Union Membership

Qualifications

• Interest in urban development and policy.
• Collaborative skills with external stakeholders.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Enhance data collection and communication.
• Contribute to policy development and consultations.
• Implement and review the Local Plan.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

Planning Monitoring Officer

SO2 – PO1 (salary ranging from £41,580 - £44,430 including London Weighting, with an 8.5% market supplement)

Permanent/Full-time/Hybrid

About Us:

Join Lambeth Council during an exciting time as we pursue bold ambitions for our communities through the Lambeth 2030 Plan – ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. Our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensures we are ‘connected by purpose’ in all we do to deliver excellence. We have recently developed a refreshed set of values and behaviours—Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability—created by staff for staff. For more information, visit our One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in South London, Lambeth is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents, from Streatham to Waterloo. Our diversity includes over 130 languages, the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking population. Highlights include excellent schools, green spaces like Brockwell Park, cultural sites such as the Black Cultural Archives, and institutions like St Thomas's Hospital.

About the Team:

The Planning Policy team, within the Climate, Planning & Transport Service, develops innovative planning policies to support the Borough Plan. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Lambeth’s sustainable growth by implementing and reviewing the Local Plan.

About the Role:

We seek a highly organized, motivated individual with an interest in urban development, policy, and data. Passionate about planning and its positive impacts on housing and employment, you will enhance our data collection, analysis, and communication of development challenges and opportunities. You will collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders, and contribute to policy development, consultations, and responses to regional and national changes. This role offers an excellent chance to develop your skills within the planning sector.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Contact:

For an informal discussion, contact Steven Heywood at [e-mail].

Recruitment Timeline:

Application deadline: 11:59pm, Sunday 29 June 2025.

Interviews: Weeks beginning 7 and 14 June 2025.

Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in staff networks (Black, Asian, Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, Women)
• Annual leave starting at 27 days, up to 35 days
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay based on service length
• Discounts at local restaurants and gyms
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme and secure bike storage
• Trade Union Membership

Application Process:

Apply online by clicking the apply button. Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates how you meet the criteria marked with an 'A'. We operate an anonymized application process—remove personal details from your CV and statement.

Lambeth is committed to equal opportunities, safer recruitment, and is a Stonewall diversity champion and Living Wage employer. We guarantee interviews for disabled candidates meeting the role’s minimum criteria. We encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Multiethnic communities, and may use positive action provisions under the Equality Act 2010 where candidates are of equal merit.