Planning Policy Assistant — Flexible & Digital Planning

City of London Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

City of London Corporation is seeking a planning policy professional to join the Planning Policy team, helping to develop high-quality policy, guidance and evidence as the City prepares City Plan 2040. You will work with planning officers and colleagues to gather evidence, analyze data, respond to consultations and prepare committee reports.

A degree in Town Planning or related discipline is essential, with understanding of plan-making, sustainability appraisal and national policy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline is essential.
• Strong written communication skills are required.
• Experience with data analysis and evidence gathering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality planning policy, guidance and evidence to support City Plan 2040.
• Collaborate with planning officers, Digital Planning Team and colleagues to gather data and prepare policy research.
• Prepare consultations responses, committee reports and planning policy analyses.
• Support engagement and sustainable outcomes in policy monitoring.

Skills

Written communication

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

City of London Corporation is seeking a planning policy professional to join the Planning Policy team, helping to develop high-quality policy, guidance and evidence as the City prepares City Plan 2040. You will work with planning officers and colleagues to gather evidence, analyze data, respond to consultations and prepare committee reports.

A degree in Town Planning or related discipline is essential, with understanding of plan-making, sustainability appraisal and national policy.