Jobs
>
London

    Planning Officer - London, United Kingdom - NHS North East London

    Default job background
    Secondment
    Description

    Job summary

    The London Healthy Urban Development Unit Team are hosted by NEL ICB on behalf of the five London Integrated care Boards.

    We are looking for a Planning Policy and Project Officer to focus on working across South East London engaging with the local boroughs and all parts of the NHS. Responding to planning application and local plan consultations will be a central part of the role as well as assessing the planning opportunities and challenges and priorities for different 'places'. This post is funded for 2 years by the South East London Integrated Care Board.

    The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, ideally have a degree or experience in town planning or a related policy field. Understanding of the development management and plan-making process and the relationship to supporting health and wellbeing would be an advantage as would experience of the NHS. Good communication skills are important to effectively engage with key partners at a strategic and local level.

    These are excellent opportunities for those with an interest and experience in healthy urban planning.

    Main duties of the job

    The post holder will:

  • Be responsible for the delivery of identified workstreams on town planning and development and its interrelationship with health and health infrastructure planning enabling the Unit to become a high-quality resource to the NHS in London
  • Support effective engagement between Integrated Care Boards and local authorities by providing advice and assistance in line with identified priorities.
  • Monitor and respond to Local Plans with a view to securing and modernising healthcare facilities to meet the needs of new and existing communities, and to promote healthy urban planning.
  • Monitor large planning proposals across London and advise CCGs and other NHS organisations to ensure effective, timely engagement in the development process.
  • Maintain and develop appropriate monitoring and information systems, models and other tools to support the work programme.
  • Collate, analyse and illustrate data using GIS and other software.
  • Carry out research into all aspects of healthy urban planning.
  • Maintain and develop appropriate communication tools and material to ensure information, analysis and advice stakeholders.
  • About us

    The NHS London Healthy Urban Development Unit (HUDU) is a small team focused on supporting the London NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and other NHS partners engage in the town planning system at a strategic and local level.

    Funded by the ICBs and co-located with the London Estates Delivery Unit HUDU seeks to maximise opportunities to improve health infrastructure, promote healthy lifestyles and tackle health inequalities. There is the need to ensure that investment in health infrastructure takes account of population growth, future health needs and new models of care.

    HUDU is expanding its team to provide greater support to the Integrated Care Boards to ensure that as many opportunities are secured to improve health facilities and outcomes through the planning process. HUDU has developed tools and techniques to help the NHS to respond to the planning agenda. The team helps the ICBs respond to major planning applications, secure developer contributions, engage with the plan-making process and with planners and public health colleagues across London authorities.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities.

    Please note that the salary will usually be at the entry point of the range stated unless evidence can be produced of relevant experience at the appropriate level.

    We reserve the right to close any vacancies when we have received sufficient applications to shortlist.Applicants who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our role profile requirements will be shortlisted for interview. To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances please ensure you quote your application reference ensure you check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you. Invitations for interview are sent by email only, so it is important that you monitor your emails once you have submitted an application online. If you have not heard from us within a month of the closing date you should presume that you have not been are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process, you may be required to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check, all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

    Person Specification

    Education, training & Qualifications

    Essential

  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject
  • Desirable

  • Degree in town planning or public health
  • Knowledge & Experience

    Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in public/private/voluntary sector
  • Knowledge of the role of the planning system to develop and regenerate urban areas and to help deliver supporting infrastructure
  • Knowledge of good practice in delivering sustainable and healthy communities
  • Understanding of health policy and the structure of the NHS and the roles and responsibilities of individual organisations
  • Understanding of the planning and development issues in London and the aims of
  • Experience of undertaking evidence based research and analysis and producing reports
  • Experience of project development and delivery
  • Experience of developing and managing working relationships with different stakeholders
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Skills & Abilities

    Essential

  • Good verbal and report writing skills with the ability to present issues and solutions in a clear and concise manner.
  • Able to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Experience of using GIS (ArcGIS or equivalent) to analyse and map data
  • Excellent analytical skills using spreadsheets and databases to analyse large and complex datasets
  • Attention to detail combined with an ability to extract key messages from complex analysis
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
  • Equality and Diversity

    Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity and appreciation of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda.
  • Specific Requirements

    Essential

  • Committed to continuing professional development.
  • Adaptable, flexible and able to cope with uncertainty and change
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and trust and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support

  • Fox Morris Group

    Planning Officer

    1 week ago


    Fox Morris Group London, United Kingdom

    Principal Planning Officer - Planning - Local Authority - London · We are looking for a **Principal planning officer & Principal Urban Design Officer **you will be based**:London** · We are looking for someone with: · - Experience of working within a Local authority · - Experienc ...

  • Ritz Farringdon

    Planning Officer

    6 days ago


    Ritz Farringdon London, United Kingdom

    Ability to liaise closely with Planning Support Officers and other staff. · Ability to coach and motivate junior members of staff. · Ability to accurately assess a range of proposals and produce accurate reports with mínimal checking/alteration. · Ability to produce high quality ...

  • Macdonald & Company

    Planning Officer

    1 week ago


    Macdonald & Company London, United Kingdom

    I am currently working with a London Borough who are on the look for an experienced Planning Officer to join their Area Team on a rolling contract. · Duties Include; · - Negotiate S106 agreements, discharge of conditions and finalise reserve matters. · - Duty Planning · - Underta ...

  • Akton Recruitment

    Planning Officer

    1 week ago


    Akton Recruitment London, United Kingdom

    Initial 3-month contract · £20 an hour, umbrella · Hackney · Overall Purpose of Job · ? The Planning Officer will ensure, in conjunction with colleagues, that statutory and legal obligations are delivered and communicated in a customer-focussed manner, optimising available resour ...

  • Macdonald & Company

    Planning Officer

    3 days ago


    Macdonald & Company London, United Kingdom

    **Location**: · **London** · **Salary**: · **30 - 33** · **Job Type**: · **Contract** · **Reference**: · **50009** · **Job Summary**: One of London's most diverse Borough Councils consisting of urban and greenbelt areas has a requirement for an experienced Planning Officer to wor ...

  • Macdonald & Company

    Planning Officer

    3 days ago


    Macdonald & Company London, United Kingdom

    **Location**: · **London** · **Salary**: · **26 - 28** · **Job Type**: · **Contract** · **Reference**: · **54354** · **Job Summary**: I am currently working with a London Borough who are on the look for an experienced Planning Officer to join their Area Team on a rolling contract ...

  • Macdonald & Company

    Planning Officer

    6 days ago


    Macdonald & Company London, United Kingdom

    One of London's most diverse Borough Councils consisting of urban and greenbelt areas has a requirement for an experienced Planning Officer to work in one of their key area teams. · In this pro-development Borough renowned for delivering innovative and cutting edge development. Y ...

  • Akton Recruitment

    Planning Officer

    1 day ago


    Akton Recruitment London, United Kingdom

    Planning Officer · 3-month contract · £23 an hour, umbrella · 35 hours per week · Lewisham · - Must be located to be able to conduct site visits with 24hrs notice so London or accessible Home Counties preferable. ...

  • Akton Recruitment

    Planning Officer

    1 week ago


    Akton Recruitment London, United Kingdom

    Planning Officer · Initial 3-month Contract · £35 an hour, umbrella · Inside IR35 · Enfield · Key responsibilities of a Planning Officer: · - Deal with planning appeals and represent the Council at Informal Hearings and Public Inquiries. · - Deal with planning enquiries from agen ...

  • Fox Morris Group

    Planning Officer

    3 days ago


    Fox Morris Group London, United Kingdom

    **Fox Morris Group** are currently working to recruit a **Planning Officer. **This is a **full-time **role, on a **3-6 month+ contract.** · **Rate**:Negotiable dependant on experience · **Hours**:36 per week · - A relevant qualification in Town Planning or equivalent which suppor ...

  • Veesupportservices Ltd

    Planning Officer

    1 day ago


    Veesupportservices Ltd London, United Kingdom

    JOB RESPONSIBILITY · - Camden Development Management service prides itself on being customer focused; officers are required to work in a proactive way to enable the delivery of high quality development in the Borough which will provide new homes, jobs and boost the local economy. ...

  • Osborne Richardson

    Planning Officer

    6 days ago


    Osborne Richardson London, United Kingdom

    Our client is a Local Authority in Greater Manchester and they are looking for a DM Planning Officer who is capable of managing a busy caseload of householder and minor planning apps. · These will mainly be small residential / householder apps and maybe some commercial developmen ...

  • London Tri-Borough Councils

    Planning Officer

    1 day ago


    London Tri-Borough Councils London, United Kingdom

    **Job Summary**: · **Salary range**: £35,223 - £38,934 per annum (Pending pay award) · **Work location**: London · **Hours per week**:36 · **Contract type**:Permanent · **Closing date**:1st October 2023 · **Interview date**:Week Commencing 16th October 2023 · **About Us**: · **Yo ...

  • Macdonald & Company

    Planning Officer

    3 days ago


    Macdonald & Company London, United Kingdom

    **Location**: · **London** · **Salary**: · **25 - 28** · **Job Type**: · **Contract** · **Reference**: · **65145** · **Job Summary**: I am currently working with a London Borough who are on the look for an experienced Planning Officer to join their Area Team on a rolling contract ...

  • Osborne Richardson

    Planning Officer

    6 days ago


    Osborne Richardson London, United Kingdom

    Recent work experience in the field is essential and your knowledge of current planning legislation and guidelines will need to be fully up to date. You will need to have good communication skills as you will be dealing with a wide range of stakeholders on a daily basis to convey ...


  • Michael Page - Client Branded London, United Kingdom

    Join Amgueddfa Wales / Museum Wales · Fantastic benefits, annual leave, flexi time, pension and more · About Our Client · With the support of Welsh Government, Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales has been supporting and engaging with communities within Wales for many years. We believe o ...

  • Triumph Consultants Ltd

    Planning Officer

    2 days ago


    Triumph Consultants Ltd London, United Kingdom

    **What's involved with this role**: · **Interim Planning Officer - Enforcement x4** · **Reference no: K&C ** · **Pay rate £23.52 per hour PAYE** · - Inspecting plans, carrying out site visits and assessing development proposals and possible breaches of planning control, including ...

  • SHEARS ACADEMY

    Planning Officer

    1 week ago


    SHEARS ACADEMY London, United Kingdom

    **Purpose of the job** · 2. To work in a team of enforcement planners carrying out enforcement investigations and other planning tasks and be responsible for the achieving the highest quality outcomes, focused on the needs of clients including the Cabinet, committees, steering gr ...


  • Eden Brown London, United Kingdom

    Join Hillingdon's Dynamic Planning Enforcement Team · Are you a tenacious and highly motivated individual with a passion for upholding planning regulations and making a tangible impact on your community? We have an exciting opportunity for an Interim Planning Enforcement Officer ...


  • Macdonald & Company London, United Kingdom

    **Location**: · **London** · **Salary**: · **24 - 24** · **Job Type**: · **Contract** · **Reference**: · **51664** · **Job Summary**: One of London's most dynamic borough councils urgently requires a Planning Enforcement Officer to contribute to the resolution of developments in ...