Location
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£61,686 per annum

About the Role
The purpose of this role is to support the Manager and team in ensuring the continuous improvement of the Plan Making Team, aiming to create a positive policy framework to manage and shape growth in the borough. This includes leading on and contributing to the review, adoption, embedding, and monitoring of the Council’s Local Plan and other planning policy documents, such as supplementary planning guidance, Article 4 directions, neighbourhood planning, annual monitoring reports, and five year housing supply. You will provide quality advice on planning policy matters to internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include reviewing, implementing, and monitoring the Local Plan, supporting internal colleagues and external stakeholders in its application, and positively influencing and responding to changes in the planning system on behalf of the Council. Reporting directly to and supporting the Plan Making Manager, you will oversee officers on a wide range of plan making projects and independently project manage or hold key responsibilities on high-profile plan making initiatives that deliver positive benefits for the borough’s communities. Effective and confident communication with internal and external colleagues, senior Council officers, Members, and Tower Hamlets communities is essential.

Tower Hamlets is a unique borough at the heart of London, blending history and innovation. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, it is one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. As one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs, it offers unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference. The award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace, directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station, designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and community.

The Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supported by active Employee Network Groups and guided by TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, and Respect – building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. If you seek a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, Tower Hamlets is the place for you.

Experience
Demonstrable experience in spatial planning and policy making, with a proven ability to support or lead on high-profile plan making documents and initiatives. Experience establishing strong partnerships within and outside the Council is essential. The Council is approaching Examination in Public of its new Local Plan, so experience managing challenging strategic projects is highly desirable.

About you
You will be ambitious, motivated, and ready to manage complex strategic projects. Strong communication skills are required to engage confidently with senior officers, Members, and local communities. You should be proactive in positively influencing planning system changes on behalf of the Council.

Qualifications
Eligibility for chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or a relevant postgraduate degree is required.