Principal Planning Policy Officer

Royal Greenwich; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 52.000 - 57.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking a Principal Planning Policy Officer in Woolwich, London, to lead a major area of planning policy and site allocations. The role supports the examination and adoption of the Local Plan and coordinates with external stakeholders.

The post requires planning policy expertise, a qualification in planning or related discipline, and a track record in policy development, with strong communication and teamwork under tight deadlines.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified in planning or related discipline.
• Experience in planning policy incl. Examination in Public.
• Ability to analyse and present information clearly.
• Good communication and teamwork under tight deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Lead a significant area of planning policy and proposed site allocations.
• Guide the Local Plan through its Examination in Public.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Council and external stakeholders.
• Support junior staff and contribute to policy development.

Kenntnisse

Planning policy expertise

Examination in Public experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Planning qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Job IntroductionPrincipal Planning Policy Officer (Career Grade) PO5-PO6Royal Borough of GreenwichLocation: Woolwich, LondonSalary: £52,194 - £57,402 (depending on experience)Contract: 18-month Fixed Term / Full-timeAbout the RoleThe Royal Borough of Greenwich is undergoing a period of substantial change and growth. With one of the highest housing targets in London and Opportunity Areas identified for transformational change in Woolwich and Charlton Riverside, together with a New Town at Thamesmead, this is an exceptional opportunity to influence change in a key part of London.Working within the Plan Making Team, you will play an essential role in the examination and adoption of Royal Greenwich’s new Local Plan. Reporting to the Head of Plan Making and Place Shaping, you will be responsible for leading a significant area of planning policy and proposed site allocations. Topics include housing, employment, infrastructure, town centres and managing the impacts of climate change. The role also includes supporting junior staff.You will work with colleagues across the Council and key external stakeholders to help guide the Local Plan through its independent Examination in Public and ensure the adoption of a robust and up-to-date planning policy framework.About youWe are looking for a talented individual with planning policy expertise who is eager to tackle a wide remit of planning issues. It is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on the submission of our new Local Plan for Examination in Public and we are looking for someone willing to embrace this challenge.The post requires an appropriate qualification in planning or a related discipline, and a track record of experience in planning policy, including the Examination in Public process. You will need to demonstrate your ability to analyse and present information clearly and effectively, complemented by a good understanding of current legislation, policy, guidance, and best practice in a London context.Good communication skills and the ability to respond confidently in a variety of situations are essential. You should be effective at working in a team to tight deadlines. Starting salary will be dependent on experience.For an informal discussion please contact Michael Clarkson, Head of Plan Making and Place Shaping at [e-mail] or 0208 921 8915Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.Salary Career Grade PO5-PO6 - £52,194 - £57,402Frequency AnnualJob Reference royalgreenwich/TP/1686/1121Contract Type Fixed-termContract Details 18 monthsWorking Hours 35Closing Date 25 October, 2026Job Category PlanningBusiness Unit Place and GrowthLocation Woolwich, London, United KingdomLevel of Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check required No DBSPosted on 14 September, 2026