The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a senior-level planning or environmental specialist to join our busy Planning and Growth department. You will have expertise on assessing energy and sustainability assessments submitted with planning applications. This will support the implementation of our recently adopted and proudly ambitious energy policy in the Southwark Plan 2022. You will support staff in a learning environment and have the opportunity to develop professional skills, knowledge, behaviors, and work experience in Planning.
About Us
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
- You will be responsible for reviewing and advising on energy assessments submitted as part of the planning application process, including providing advice at the pre-application stage and assessing energy statements, Circular Economy Statements, Whole Life Carbon Assessments, Sustainability Statements, Overheating assessments, and other sustainability-related issues.
- You will need to have an excellent grasp of planning policy implementation as you will need to provide comments on the application of the Southwark Plan and London Plan policies relating to energy and sustainability when reviewing planning application documents. You will be supporting colleagues throughout the department by providing advice and training on energy policies and assessments.
- You will require a degree in a relevant planning or environmental specialism
Additional Information:
- This is Fixed Term Contract for 24 months
- Standard 36 hours, Monday to Friday
- For more details about the role please refer to the job description or contact laura.hills@southwark.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page
Recruitment timetable
Advert Closing Date: 11:59 pm on 1st November 2023
Interviews: week commencing 13th November 023
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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