Urban Planning Policy Strategist

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Southwark Council Full time

Are you an urban planning expert with a passion for shaping the future of vibrant communities? Southwark Council is seeking a Planning Team Leader to join our team, where your expertise will drive crucial work on Southwark's Local Plan.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Planning Policy team, guiding work on Southwark's Local Plan and ensuring alignment with local and national planning goals.
  • Collaborate with consultants, partners, and internal teams on policy writing, research, and monitoring.
  • Translate complex strategic planning issues into clear and practical development management policies.
  • Uphold the highest standards of decision-making, ensuring our council's actions are transparent, accountable, and legally robust.
  • Play a pivotal role in the development and execution of the Corporate Delivery Plan, aligning our strategies, policies, and operational plans with the council's objectives.
Requirements
  • A proven understanding of urban planning issues and the ability to tackle strategic planning with clarity and creativity.
  • Strong communication skills to simplify complex issues into effective policy.
  • An enthusiastic, customer-first mindset, driven to help shape the future of Southwark's urban landscape.
  • Able to demonstrate how your insights have contributed to the achievement of strategic Planning goals.
About Southwark Council

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative.

We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people, including members of the Armed Forces and veterans, those currently in care, or have previously been in care, and those who consider themselves to be disabled or have a long-term health condition.

Salary Range (Full time equivalent): £51,099 - £58,197



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