Southwark Council - Planning Policy Team Leader

Remedy Social Work; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization is looking for an experienced Planning Policy Team Leader to support the development of local plans in London. The role involves managing project workstreams, writing reports, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in local plan-making and knowledge of the London Plan. Flexible office presence required in central London, with an initial 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in local plan-making is essential.
• Experience with the London Plan is crucial.
• Desirable knowledge includes Housing and Infrastructure delivery.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Local plan-making experience

London Plan experience

Knowledge of Housing

Infrastructure delivery knowledge

Employment and Retail knowledge

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

Qualifications and experience

• Local plan-making experience
• London Plan experience essential
• Desirable: knowledge of Housing, Infrastructure delivery and Employment and Retail

Location, duration and conditions

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.