Planning Policy Officer (Local Plans)
Regeneration and Growth Directorate
Planning Policy Officer (Local Plans)
Grade SO1-PO3 (£29,766 - £39,774) subject to experience, career graded post.
Waltham Forest is pursuing a challenging agenda for regeneration and growth across the borough over the next few years with a desire to meet demanding housing targets through quality development. We are looking to recruit a Local Plans Officer. This permanent full-time position requires someone with demonstrable knowledge and experience of the plan making process. The post is career graded and the successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with qualification, competency and experience, with opportunity to progress.
You will be involved in a range of challenging planning policy work. The Council is preparing a new Local Plan and has recently published a Draft Local Plan for public consultation. As next stage the Council will be preparing the Proposed Submission version of the plan (Regulation 19). The Council seeks highly motivated individuals to support the Local Plan project. You will be responsible for carrying out research on specialist planning topic matters, analysing the results of public consultation, and preparing local plan policies/proposals for further consultation. You will assist in progressing all aspects of the Local Plan work through to examination and adoption. There will be opportunity to work on other planning policy projects including the preparation of supplementary planning documents. You will also provide advice on planning policy and development matters. Experience of work in a local authority planning policy team is desirable. You will be an excellent team player with a flexible and adaptable approach to work. You should be a qualified Town Planner - full member or eligible for full membership of the RTPI.
If you have any queries regarding the role contact Joe Addo-Yobo – Head of Planning Policy & Strategy on 02084964722, or by email joe.addo-yobo@walthamforest.gov.uk.
For full details of the job and to apply visit: http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 23rd August 2019
Interview Date: 2-6 September 2019
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy
How to apply
Application Information The councils preference is for on-line application forms. However if you have a disability and are unable to complete an on-line application, please ring 0208 496 4227 who will be able to arrange an alternative. For more information on how to complete your application form, follow this link: Applying for a job at Waltham Forest Council
