Senior Planner - London, United Kingdom - 4TH EARTH LIMITED

4TH EARTH LIMITED

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Purpose of the job

To lead teams of professional planners and regeneration officers in carrying out the functions of the planning and regeneration service and be responsible for the provision of highest quality, outcomes focused on the needs of clients including the Cabinet, committees, steering groups, other council bodies and elected members.

Principal accountabilities

To deliver complex and specialised town planning services including development management, the preparation of planning policy and delivery of planning related regeneration projects in accordance with recognised performance standards and delivery plans.
To take responsibility for decisions and recommendations regarding development management, planning policy and other related planning and regeneration projects and activities that will have far reaching and lasting effects on the development of the borough and which have significant impacts on the local environment, economy and community. - Decisions and advice given by the postholder have the potential to have major impact on the development value of land in the borough, the amount of development that can take place, the delivery of council priorities such as affordable housing and have major environmental impacts.
To provide advice on the statutory planning process reaching the highest standards of clarity and accuracy and to ensure that the impacts of planning policy and decisions is properly monitored and reported to demonstrate that it is effective in achieving the council's aims - Decisions and advice given by the postholder have the potential to have major impacts on the legal, reputational and financial risks faced by the council including judicial review.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

An understanding of how services are provided in a Local Government context and political awareness

An understanding of management concepts, practices and principles gained through experience

An understanding of the issues and financial constraints facing local government and, in particular, the services provided by the units under the post holder's direction.

An in-depth understanding of town planning and urban regeneration issues in a major city context

Experience:

Experience of programme management and project delivery in a major city context

Achievement of results to planned deadlines requiring complex technical work.

Preparation of reports to committee and/or senior council officers and external organisations.

Planning and carrying out public consultation exercises.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temp to perm

Contract length: 9 months

Salary:
From £24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension

Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

Senior Planner: 6 years (required)
Local Government: 4 years (required)
- programme management: 5 years (required)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID: 4th972288