Senior/Principal Strategic Planner (Development Viability)

at  Greater London Authority

KEY INFORMATION

Salary: £51,029 - £56,797 per annum
Grade: 8
Contract type: Permanent
Reference: 833
Application closing date: Sun, 23/02/2025 - 23:59

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of national, regional and London strategic planning and development issues and trends.
• Excellent communication skills and evidence of ability to prepare clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings, including an ability to illustrate ideas through mapping and graphics presentations.
• Possession of a degree in surveying or planning and/or a post graduate qualification with eligibility for Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or Royal Town Planning Institute membership, or equivalent and post qualification experience in planning, viability or S106 negotiations. Project management experience and skills focused on the delivery of a Local Plan, development brief, supplementary planning document, development infrastructure assessments, Opportunity Area Planning Frameworks or growth related Area Action Plans.
• Experience of public consultation and examination in public and expertise in supporting presentations and evidence production.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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.
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

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Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will work alongside members of the London Plan and Viability Teams to assist in the development of strategic policies as part of a new London Plan.
You will work to support the production of viability analysis which will serve as an evidence base document for the new London Plan.
You will assist in the production of briefing notes, the commissioning and management of external consultancy services and in responses and processes of engagement with key stakeholders leading up to and during the Examination in Public of the new London Plan.
You will develop your skills, knowledge and experience in a broad range of policy areas and viability assessments, and your work will assist in the delivery of a new London Plan to deliver sustainable development across London.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ROLE

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Gareth Reeves would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at gareth.reeves@london.gov.uk.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment.

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of national, regional and London strategic planning and development issues and trends.
• Excellent communication skills and evidence of ability to prepare clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings, including an ability to illustrate ideas through mapping and graphics presentations.
• Possession of a degree in surveying or planning and/or a post graduate qualification with eligibility for Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or Royal Town Planning Institute membership, or equivalent and post qualification experience in planning, viability or S106 negotiations. Project management experience and skills focused on the delivery of a Local Plan, development brief, supplementary planning document, development infrastructure assessments, Opportunity Area Planning Frameworks or growth related Area Action Plans.
• Experience of public consultation and examination in public and expertise in supporting presentations and evidence production

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:

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