Location
Lynton House, London Borough of Redbridge / Hybrid working available

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£61,653 per annum

About the Role
Help shape the future of Redbridge, a vibrant and diverse borough in north-east London, just 15 minutes from central London via the Elizabeth Line. Redbridge is delivering sustainable growth, investing in infrastructure, and creating great places for people to live, work and thrive. Home to over 310,000 residents, it is one of London's most diverse boroughs and a UNICEF-recognised Child Friendly Borough, committed to putting children and young people at the heart of everything it does.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to lead on planning policy and infrastructure delivery projects that will shape the borough's future. You will play a key role in delivering the ambitious growth agenda, including preparing the new Redbridge Local Plan, securing infrastructure investment, and creating sustainable, inclusive communities.

Whether you are currently operating at Team Leader level or are an ambitious Principal Planner, Senior Planner, or Deputy Team Leader ready to take the next step, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership experience while helping shape one of London's most exciting growth boroughs.

Experience
- Significant experience in planning or a related field
- Strong knowledge of planning policy, plan-making, and infrastructure delivery
- Experience managing projects, consultants, and partnerships

About you
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Understanding of local government finance and developer contributions
- Ambitious and motivated to contribute to a greener, more inclusive, and child-friendly future for Redbridge

Qualifications
- A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in planning or a related discipline