Southwark Council - Planning Policy Team Leader

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an Experienced Planning Policy Team Leader in central London. The role requires knowledge of local plan-making and the London Plan. Responsibilities include managing technical workstreams, writing reports, and supervising junior staff, with an office presence required at least twice a week. The contract is initially for six months with a possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning policy, specifically with the London Plan.
• Knowledge in housing, infrastructure delivery, and employment and retail considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Commission and manage technical evidence base workstreams.
• Write briefs and various reports.
• Support development of the new Local Plan.
• Supervise junior staff when applicable.

Job description

Overview

Experienced Planning Policy Team Leader required. Local plan-making and London Plan experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and project management of technical evidence base workstreams
• Writing briefs and a variety of reports
• Support the scoping and development of the new Local Plan
• Supervision of junior staff (where applicable)

Requirements and Experience

• London Plan experience essential
• Desirable: Housing, Infrastructure delivery, and Employment and Retail
• Office presence: at least 2 days a week, preferably 3; central London location
• Initial 6 month contract with potential to extend

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.