Policy and Information Officer

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Full time
About Us

We are the Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, part of the Place Division and the Spatial and Transport Planning Service under the wider Chief Executive Directorate.

Job Title: Principal Policy and Information Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Policy and Information Officer to join our team. As a key member of our Spatial and Transport Planning Service, you will play a crucial role in leading the work of, and overseeing a progressive team of planning professionals in providing definitive and professional advice for the two Councils.

About The Role

The Principal Policy and Information Officer will act as a professional expert, lead on the implementation and delivery of planning policy, including Local Plan Making, as well as information and monitoring projects. You will provide definitive professional advice for the Council, creating and applying planning policy and best practice and delivering successful planning outcomes.

Your Responsibilities
  1. Lead the work of, and oversee a progressive team of planning professionals in providing definitive and professional advice for the two Councils.
  2. Bring an excellent understanding of national, regional and local planning policy and associated legislative requirements and policy guidance.
  3. Create and apply planning policy and strategy and deliver successful planning outcomes.
  4. Help to deliver a high quality, robust and transparent Spatial Planning service.
  5. Ensure decision making within tight time frames and that the Spatial Planning service is recognised as delivering an excellent planning service for all of our customers.
What We Offer

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.



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