The role
The Role
There is an opportunity for a Team Leader in Planning Policy in the Planning and Growth Division. The Policy team write policy, research, monitoring, partnership working and work with consultants as well as working on the Local Plan.
Suitable candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of planning policy/design considerations particularly an understanding of strategic planning issues, how to interpret them simply and translate complex issues into development management policies. The position requires candidates who are keen to suggest ideas for improvements and change. This is part of a planning team where there are training and opportunities to gain experience throughout all of the Planning Division working towards RTPI accreditation.
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. 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. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About you
This role will be challenging, requiring candidates to be enthusiastic and passionate about learning and contributing to the wide variety of work undertaken by the division.
We want to develop Planners and provide training and support to increase skills and experience within a very experienced and capable Planning and Growth Division. You will have a specialist subject of planning policy. You will come to us with a good understanding of planning within an urban context and an attitude where you put the customer first.
Team Leaders lead on areas of work and plans so you will need to supervise a team and work with others to progress policy and planning for the best outcomes for Southwark.
Additional salary details
For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on 15th April 2024
Interview and Assessment: 30th April 2024
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.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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