Senior Planning Policy & Local Plan Lead

Royal Borough of Greenwich; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Greenwich invites applications for a planning policy role based in Woolwich, London. This 18-month fixed-term, full-time position sits in the Plan Making Team within Place and Growth, focusing on examining and adopting the new Local Plan and coordinating site allocations across housing, infrastructure and town centres.

You will report to the Head of Plan Making and Place Shaping, guide the Local Plan through Examination in Public, and work with colleagues and external

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a significant area of planning policy and proposed site allocations.
• Guide the Local Plan through its independent Examination in Public and ensure the adoption of a robust and up-to-date planning policy framework.
• Support junior staff and collaborate with colleagues across the Council and external stakeholders.

Skills

Planning policy expertise

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Planning qualification or related discipline

Job description

The Royal Borough of Greenwich invites applications for a planning policy role based in Woolwich, London. This 18-month fixed-term, full-time position sits in the Plan Making Team within Place and Growth, focusing on examining and adopting the new Local Plan and coordinating site allocations across housing, infrastructure and town centres.

You will report to the Head of Plan Making and Place Shaping, guide the Local Plan through Examination in Public, and work with colleagues and external