Senior Planning Officer — Development & PlanX

Lambeth Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Greater London is seeking a Planner for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract within the Development Management team. The successful candidate will negotiate development applications and collaborate with digital teams to enhance planning systems. This role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a relevant Planning qualification. The council encourages inclusivity and offers flexible working arrangements. Salary ranges from £42,912 to £45,852, plus a monthly market supplement of 8.5%.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience in Development Management.
• Effective communication ability is essential for stakeholder engagement.
• Negotiation skills are required to secure positive development outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate development outcomes in a positive manner.
• Prepare high-quality reports for the Planning Applications Committee.
• Collaborate with the Digital Innovation team on planning applications.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Experience in Development Management

Education

Relevant Planning qualification

Tools

PlanX

BOPS

Job description

A local government council in Greater London is seeking a Planner for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract within the Development Management team. The successful candidate will negotiate development applications and collaborate with digital teams to enhance planning systems. This role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a relevant Planning qualification. The council encourages inclusivity and offers flexible working arrangements. Salary ranges from £42,912 to £45,852, plus a monthly market supplement of 8.5%.