Senior Planner

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Senior Planner REF: 2042

Hybrid Working

PO3: £46,237 pa rising in annual increments to £49,638 pa inc LW.

The post's salary attracts a market supplement of 8.5% per month

12-month Secondment Opportunity/Fixed Term Contract and Full Time

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the team

The role is in the Strategic Applications Team within the Development Management service. It provides a perfect opportunity for successful candidates to thrive and progress in their planning career, developing important skills on exciting and challenging strategic planning applications.

Lambeth has been a pioneer in the Digital Planning revolution - collaboratively leading the Reducing Invalid Planning Applications Digital Project from 2019. This project will create a more efficient, user-friendly process that will help both the Council and residents through the planning process.

Lambeth is forward thinking in our approach towards equality, inclusivity and diversity. With a standard 35-hour week, we also pride ourselves on flexible working arrangements including flexitime, opportunities to work part-time and compressed hours. This means that we can help make the job work for you whilst supporting your long-term life goals.

The team believes in collaboration, growth, and development in your career. We are driven by a mission to be the best - this cascades from leadership to graduates. Every member is expected to maintain high standards and you will be supported to ensure that Lambeth keeps delivering world-class projects. We want everyone to build on the legacy of Lambeth's heritage.

About the Role

We have a Senior Planning Officer opportunity within the Strategic Applications Team in our Development Management service on a 12 month fixed term full-time basis. We are looking for an effective communicator who will engage with all key stakeholders and will build good relationships with Members of the Planning Applications Committee. The successful candidate will bring their significant experience and knowledge of Development Management, ideally from a busy metropolitan area with experience of dealing with major applications.

Through a positive and solution-focussed approach you will take the lead in negotiating the best possible development outcomes for major and strategic developments, reflected in high quality reports and documents. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to present applications to the Planning Applications Committee giving you the chance to grow and expand your breadth of experience.

As of October 2023, the market supplement payment for grades PO1 - PO7 is 8.5%. Lambeth also offers paid for RTPI subscriptions. Office working would be at our modern offices in the heart of the Brixton Town Centre, less than 5 minutes' walk from the Underground and Overground train stations.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Thorough knowledge of all relevant planning legislation, policies and procedures.
• An RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent
• Extensive experience of development management work with responsibility for dealing with a planning application caseload that includes major and/or complex applications.
• Experience of providing advice to Councillors, senior officers, developers and the public on all aspects of planning applications and related matters.
• Focuses on people
• Works Collaboratively

We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Shane Baker on or email

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 2 March 2025.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .