Senior Planning Officer

at  Greater London Authority

KEY INFORMATION

Salary: £51,029
Grade: 8
Contract type: Permanent
Reference: 046998
Interview date: To be confirmed
Application closing date: Thu, 14/11/2024 - 23:59

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate planning qualification and eligibility for membership of the RTPI together with a record of continuing professional development.
• Demonstrable experience of managing own caseload of planning applications, pre-applications and the discharge of planning conditions
• Good understanding of the working environment of a local planning authority
• An understanding of the local, regional and national planning policy context and legislative framework

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A COVERING LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

At OPDC we are dedicated to empowering team members through ongoing learning opportunities and professional development initiatives. Our commitment to learning and development means that we will provide you with the resources and support to expand your skills and grow your career.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Old Oak Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join its Development Management team in the Planning Directorate.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage and assess a diverse caseload of planning applications in accordance with agreed performance targets by ensuring prompt registration and validation, consultation with stakeholders and compliance with statutory requirements. Prepare written reports for decision both under delegated authority and by Planning Committee, securing positive planning outcomes that contribute to the delivery of OPDC’s planning and regeneration objectives, under the supervision of team managers.
• Proactively evaluate pre-application proposals, advising on planning policy compliance, the form and content of planning applications, procedural matters and all other relevant planning issues, in accordance with OPDC’s pre-application advice service standards and negotiate Planning Performance Agreements as appropriate, under the supervision of team managers.
• Respond to general planning enquiries from members of the public and other stakeholders on matters such as the need for planning permission, Freedom of Information requests and the decision-making process.
• Produce briefings, reports and presentations for internal and external audiences including senior managers, Planning Committee and Board members on planning matters and represent OPDC at meetings with key stakeholders including members of the public in a positive and professional way.
• Negotiate Section 106 legal agreements including instructing OPDC’s legal advisers under the direction of the Head of Development Management and other team managers.
• Prepare and/or support more senior staff in the preparation of statements of case and proofs of evidence that robustly defend OPDC’s planning decisions at appeal. Where appropriate, represent OPDC at public inquiries and informal hearings.

THIS ROLE IS BASED AT ONE WEST POINT, 7 PORTAL WAY, NORTH ACTON, LONDON, W3 6RT

OPDC staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR THE ROLE YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

• Up to date CV
• Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.