Both roles are within the Development Management section of the Planning Unit where you will be part of a high quality strategic planning service dealing with a huge variety of applications and competing priorities. You will be politically astute and have a proven track record of dealing with Planning Appeals/JR’s, complex strategic planning issues preferably in London.
You will assess planning applications that are referred to the Mayor and work in collaboration with boroughs to deliver the ambitions of the London Plan. You will understand how to apply the London Plan in a pragmatic and sensible way that encourages development and delivers the mayor’s objectives.
A detailed knowledge and understanding of national and regional planning and development issues, legal processes and policy trends are essential. You will be expected to present reports to the Mayor and Deputy Mayors directly so you will need excellent, written and verbal communication skills. You will also need exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to work successfully with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
You will have a degree/post graduate qualification in planning or equivalent with eligibility for RTPI membership. You will also have demonstrable post-qualification experience in dealing with sensitive planning issues.
Please read the JOB DESCRIPTIONS and PERSON SPECIFICATION
The roles are based at City Hall.
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, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
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, childcare voucher scheme and a career average pension scheme.
If you have a question about the roles or the recruitment process then please contact a member of the recruitment team via email on glajobs@london.gov.uk quoting references GLA0941
Interviews will take place at: City Hall on a date to be confirmed
Application closing date: Sunday 15 September 2019
Please note we do not accept CV’s. All applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. To apply and to view a copy of the Job Description and Person specification, please click the "Apply Now" button below.