The role
About Southwark:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
The Role:
The Development Management Service is seeking a number of planning officers. There are a variety of roles but all involve assessing a range of planning applications, writing reports and making recommendations to grant or refuse planning permission. Dealing with appeals and giving advice on development proposals are also part of the job.
There are two teams in the Development Management Service that focus on planning applications: one that deals with the majority of small scale schemes and one that concentrates on larger schemes and applications for council’s own development. Both teams are very busy with officers having demanding caseloads and deadlines. There are vacancies in both teams.
About You:
The successful candidates will have a track record in dealing with a challenging caseload of planning applications, advising developers, and consulting interested parties. The ability to write succinct, informative and accurate reports, together with drafting decision notices to a high standard, is essential. A good working knowledge of the UK planning system, aptitude for plan reading and good communication skills will be demonstrated.
Additional Information:
Qualifications: A degree in Town and Country Planning or similar.
Previous experience of working in development management assessing planning applications in an urban area; writing appeal statements and giving advice on development proposals.
Hours of work: 36 hours Monday - Friday
Type of contract: Full time
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment timetable
Application Closing date: 11:59 pm on 5th January 2023
Interview date: 17th January 2023
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.
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