Location
Bromley Civic Centre, Bromley

Hours
36 hours per week, full-time

Salary
£30,463 to £46,952 (Grade BR7-BR12)

Working Pattern
Hybrid – 2 days per week office attendance

About the Role
We are seeking a Planning Policy Officer to join the Planning Policy Team at a pivotal time for the Bromley Local Plan Review. This career grade role (BR7-BR12) offers an excellent opportunity for those at an early stage in their planning career to contribute to the final stages of the Local Plan Review, including evidence development, policy drafting, and public consultation. You will have the chance to defend policies during the upcoming Local Plan Examination and engage in a variety of planning policy workstreams such as providing planning policy advice to Development Management officers on planning applications and pre-applications, monitoring planning policy issues and implementation, and responding to changes in national and regional planning policy and guidance.

Bromley is London’s largest borough, featuring a mix of urban and suburban areas alongside extensive Green Belt and open countryside. The borough’s historic environment, including 47 conservation areas and over 400 listed buildings, is a key asset. Bromley also plays a significant role in the regional economy, with important Strategic Industrial Land in the Cray Valley and Bromley Town Centre as the main retail and leisure hub.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with colleagues in the Infrastructure Delivery and Conservation & Design teams within the Planning Policy and Strategy service, as well as other departments across the Council.

This is a permanent position based at the new Civic Centre opposite Bromley South station, with hybrid working arrangements requiring at least two days per week in the office.

Bromley Council is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery, offering a competitive salary, local government pension scheme, flexible working practices, and a comprehensive employee benefits scheme including Cycle2Work, Salary Sacrifice Lease Cars, Technology Scheme, GymFlex, and a wide range of discounts.

We are proud to be a forces family friendly employer and part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award), welcoming applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners. We are also a disability confident employer and will consider reasonable adjustments to support disability employment.

Experience
We welcome applications from candidates at Planner to Senior Planner level (BR7-BR12), particularly those at an early stage in their career. Experience in planning policy development, evidence gathering, policy drafting, and public consultation is desirable. Ability to manage competing priorities and work proactively is essential.

About you
You should have strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and flexibility to manage multiple tasks. You will be able to work collaboratively with colleagues across different teams and departments. A commitment to Bromley’s vision and values, including equal opportunities and community engagement, is important.

Qualifications
A relevant planning qualification or equivalent experience is expected for this role. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of national and regional planning policy and guidance, and an understanding of local government planning processes.