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Fixed Term/Secondment Contract for 12 Months.

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.

Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn’t stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including , neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.

The award winning Strategic Planning Team is progressing with the development of our Area Action Plans ahead of starting work on our Local Plan Review later this year. This is an incredibly exciting time to join the Team and continue and contribute to making a real difference to the future of Hackney.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a qualified town planner, with experience of managing planning policy projects and project teams. You will play a key role supporting and deputising for the Strategic Planning Manager in the leadership of the Strategic Planning Team.
• You will have the opportunity to support the leadership of a wide range of projects including: the RTPI award winning Stamford Hill Area Action Plan, the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan and our Local Plan review which will commence this year, all designed to deliver our strategic vision to ensure that Hackney is a place where everyone has the opportunity to benefit from growth.
• You must have a relevant post graduate qualification in Town Planning (or equivalent) which supports membership of, eligibility for the Royal Town Planning Institute and ideally have experience of managing staff.

Further information

• As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our and committed to our goals as an organisation.
• If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our , please click on the apply button below.

Selection process

• We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
• To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
• As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

AI in applications

• We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Closing date for applications: 07 September 2025 (22.59).

Interview and assessment date: W/C 22 September 2025.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of , , reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, and maternity, , or belief, , and .We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk