Principal Policy and Information Planner

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Full time

About Us
- Are you looking for working arrangements that enhance your work-life balance?
- Do you want to join a positive and ambitious team?
- Do you have an excellent understanding of national, regional and local planning policy?

If so, we’d love to hear from you

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Spatial and Transport Planning service for a Principal Policy and Information Planner to be based within a team of professional planners leading on the development of the Wandsworth and Richmond Local Plans and related policies. There has never been a more challenging - or rewarding - time to work for Richmond and Wandsworth.

About the role

You will also be responsible for overseeing the work of Senior Planners and Planners on projects and programmes, including supervising, coaching and monitoring their outputs and performance on projects and programmes to help them acquire the skills and knowledge so that they can become self-reliant in dealing with technical and people issues. You will work with the Spatial Planning and Design Team Manager to ensure that corporate and national targets are met and exceeded.

The role is based within the Richmond and Wandsworth Shared Staffing Arrangement and will involve working on both boroughs’ Local Plans.

Who we are

We are part of the Planning and Transport Strategy Division and the Spatial and Transport Planning Service under the wider Environment and Community Services Directorate.

You will
- To lead the work of, and oversee a progressive team of planning professionals in providing definitive and professional advice for the two Councils.
- Bring an excellent understanding of national, regional and local planning policy and associated legislative requirements and policy guidance.
- Help to deliver a high quality, robust and transparent Spatial Planning service.
- Ensure decision making within tight time frames and that the Spatial and Transport Planning service is recognised as delivering an excellent planning service for all of our customers.

What do we offer

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance. These include home working (dependent on service need), and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays.

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities are also offered.

Next steps and how to apply

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: 3 September

Shortlisting Date: 5 September

Interview Date(s): W/C 11 September

Useful Information:
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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