Description

The role

• Are you looking to broaden your experience in a unique environment?
• Do you have previous experience in a Planner role?

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Senior Planning Officer within our Development Management Team based in Wandsworth taking personal responsibility for dealing with complex and larger scale planning applications, as well as pre applications and appeals as required.

With excellent communication skills, you’ll assume responsibility for effective negotiation and resolution in order to deliver outcomes that reflect the Council’s wider positive objectives. This is in tandem with delivering policy objectives of promoting high quality and innovative development while conserving the historic character of the Borough.

Who are we

Wandsworth is a thriving Inner London Borough on the southern banks of the River Thames that is steeped in a diverse history. The borough features landmarks such as the iconic Battersea Power Station, Ram Brewery and Clapham Junction Station, while being acknowledged for its famous green spaces such as Wandsworth, Clapham and Tooting Bec Commons, Putney Heath and the Grade II* listed Battersea Park. The borough also comprises a rich mix of vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods including Battersea, Tooting, Putney and Balham.

The planning team has a reputation for working proactively with developers and local community to bring forward innovative, high quality developments, including within Nine Elms Battersea Opportunity Area, Wandsworth Town, Battersea Riverside and the Le Corbusier inspired Alton Estate.

The London Borough of Wandsworth together with the Borough of Richmond upon Thames present a unique opportunity to be part of a sociable and supportive team who are working together to create an effective shared staffing arrangement across both boroughs.

Who are you

• The ideal person for one of these roles will hold an RTPI accredited planning qualification and be able to demonstrate good experience of Development Management either through local planning authority or private industry exposure.
• You’ll have the ability to read and assess plans, negotiate with developers to bring forward high quality developments, write accurate and concise reports, as well as meet tight deadlines.
• You will have an excellent knowledge of planning legislation and policy at local, regional, and national levels as well as strong communication and customer-care skills.
• While you will have the ability to work flexibly, as part of a busy and high performing team, we will provide you with opportunities to undertake relevant training to help you develop in your role and further progress your career.

Please review the attached Job Profile for the full responsibilities of this varied role.

If you would like to discuss the posts, please contact Nick Calder nick.calder@richmondandwandsworth gov.uk or Nigel Granger, [email protected]

How to apply?

Please register, submit your CV and a supporting statement addressing how you meet the requirements of this role. If you are having difficulty in applying online, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] to see if we can offer alternative arrangements for you to apply.

Why choose us?

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, childcare vouchers, 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.

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Posters Information:

Name:LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH

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