Location
Brixton Hill, London

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£42,912 per annum rising in annual increments to £45,852 per annum (including an 8.5% market supplement)

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Officer within Lambeth Council's Development Management service on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic team managing a wide range of planning applications across diverse wards in the borough. You will negotiate positive development outcomes, contribute to a high-performing service, and be involved in pre-application advice, planning applications, and appeals. The role requires presenting applications to the Planning Applications Committee and preparing high-quality reports and documents. You will be part of a forward-thinking team committed to equality, inclusivity, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

About Us
Lambeth Council is committed to bold ambitions for the future of its communities through the Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. Our One Lambeth Programme ensures we are connected by purpose to deliver excellence, guided by values of Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

About the Borough
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse borough with over 317,600 residents. It stretches from Streatham in the South to Waterloo in the North and is the 9th largest borough in London. Lambeth is home to more than 130 languages, the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. The borough boasts exceptional schools, green spaces such as Brockwell Park, cultural institutions like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned facilities including St Thomas's Hospital.

About the Team
The Development Management team is divided into three Area Teams covering a variety of wards and application types. This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic management team at the forefront of innovative working practices in planning.

Benefits
- Participation in 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's
- Generous annual leave starting from 27 days, increasing up to 35 days with length of service
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts at local restaurants and Active Lambeth Gyms
- Learning and Development opportunities including Apprenticeships
- Cycle to Work Scheme and secure bike storage facilities
- Trade Union Membership

Experience
Proven experience in development management or related planning work is essential. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to engage with colleagues, developers, investors, partners, residents, and Members of the Planning Applications Committee.

About you
You will be an enthusiastic and forward-thinking planning professional with a solutions-led approach. You should be able to work collaboratively within a matrix team environment and be committed to equality, inclusivity, and diversity.

Qualifications
An RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent is required. Thorough knowledge of relevant planning legislation, policies, and procedures is essential.