Planning Policy Team Leader

Southwark Council; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwark Council offers a Team Leader in Planning Policy role within the Planning and Growth Division. The role involves supervising a diverse team, contributing to policy, conducting research, and gaining experience towards RTPI accreditation. Ideal candidates will possess specialized knowledge of planning policy and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of planning policy required.
• Good understanding of urban planning essential.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about learning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team within the Planning Policy.
• Collaborate on policy and planning initiatives.
• Conduct research and monitor development management.

Skills

Knowledge of planning policy

Understanding of strategic planning issues

Ability to translate complex issues into policies

Customer-focused attitude

Education

Specialist knowledge of planning policy

Job description

There is an opportunity for a Team Leader in Planning Policy in the Planning and Growth Division. The Policy team writes policy, conducts research, monitoring, partnership working, and collaborates with consultants, as well as working on the Local Plan.

Suitable candidates should demonstrate knowledge of planning policy and design considerations, particularly an understanding of strategic planning issues, how to interpret them simply, and how to translate complex issues into development management policies. The position requires candidates who are keen to suggest ideas for improvements and change. This role is part of a planning team with training and opportunities to gain experience across the Planning Division, working towards RTPI accreditation.

About Southwark

We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes inhabited by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We host over 18,300 businesses, including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and have a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark, we are committed to making our borough just and fair, actively tackling inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset. We are proud of our cultural offerings, hospitals, and universities. Our borough plan, "Southwark Stands Together," underpins our efforts to combat racism, injustice, and inequality.

About you

This role will be challenging, requiring candidates to be enthusiastic and passionate about learning and contributing to the division's diverse work. We aim to develop planners by providing training and support to enhance skills within our experienced Planning and Growth Division. You should have a specialist knowledge of planning policy, a good understanding of urban planning, and a customer-focused attitude.

As a Team Leader, you will supervise a team and collaborate with others to advance policy and planning initiatives for the benefit of Southwark.