Specialist Planning Officer

Reed; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is urgently seeking a Specialist Planning Officer for a temporary position. The role requires proven experience in processing local plan representations and providing effective planning advice. Candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team while communicating well with various stakeholders. This position is crucial as it supports the council's important project in local plan preparation and offers a negotiable rate depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in processing and responding to representations for local plans.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with supplementary planning documents.
• Strong capability to provide effective planning advice.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process local plan representations.
• Assist with the production of Supplementary Planning Documents.
• Provide input into government consultations.
• Support the planning policy team in preparing the City Plan.
• Liaise with the Planning Data Team and other stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in processing local plans

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independent working

Job description

Specialist Planning Officer

Location: City of London

Job Type: Temporary, Short-term

Start Date: January

Rate: Negotiable

We are urgently seeking a Specialist Planning Officer to join the City Council on a temporary basis. This role is critical as the council is in the final stages of local plan preparation. The successful candidate will primarily process local plan representations and support supplementary planning documents, working within a strict timetable due to the high corporate priority of this project.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Process local plan representations as part of the өҫ City Plan Main and Additional Modifications consultation.
• Assist with the production of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) such as Planning Obligations and Offices.
• Provide input into government consultations and handle other day-to-day policy tasks and queries.
• Support the planning policy team in preparing the City Plan, conducting planning policy research and development.
• Liaise with the Planning Data Team and other stakeholders within and outside the City Corporation on policy matters.
• Offer general support to the planning policy team as needed,

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in processing and responding to representations for local plans and other policy documents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with supplementary planning documents; deep expertise is not essential but beneficial.
• Strong capability to provide high-quality, efficient, and effective planning advice related to policy development and review.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with various stakeholders and handling planning casework.

To apply for this Specialist Planning Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.