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Planning Officer Career Grade s01

Job type : Full-time 35 hours,

Contract Type : Permanent,

Salary : £39, 150 - £40, 344 per annum (SO1),

DBS check required : No

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Do you want to be involved in a varied range of work that ranges from award winning residential extensions, work contributing to our ambitious small sites programme and supporting the growth of our high streets.

Then this role is for you – join our planning team.

From Lewisham Town Centre with its major shopping centre and market, Deptford’s nightlife to Blackheath's village atmosphere and the woodlands of Beckenham Place Park, Lewisham is one of London’s most diverse and rapidly evolving areas. We now have a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking town planner to help create and shape vibrant, well-designed neighbourhoods where people can truly thrive.

Our next Local Plan is in preparation with a vision for the borough to 2040, and we have huge ambition for new housing growth and investment in our places.

As a planner in our area teams, you’ll responsible for processing a wide range of planning applications, providing a valuable opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career in planning. We're seeking motivated and enthusiastic candidates who are passionate about planning and ready to grow and make a difference.

What’s the role?

You’ll manage the full process for planning and related applications, pre-applications, and appeals. Working as part of a team, you’ll be supported by a Team Leader, Principal, and Senior Officers who will provide guidance and mentorship. Your responsibilities will include conducting consultations, site visits, and proposal appraisals, as well as negotiating with applicants and addressing objections on your cases. You’ll prepare comprehensive reports with recommendations, including conditions or reasons for refusal, and present applications to the planning committee when needed. You’ll also prepare statements for Written Representation Appeals and support the preparation and presentation of evidence at Public Inquiries and Hearings.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including :

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

You will be a town planner with relevant experience, who has an appreciation of London and national politics and have the ability to work independently, managing a range of competing demands with initiative. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you’ll support and collaborate with a diverse range of individuals. Good organisational, communication, and IT skills are also required, including the ability to prioritise and allocate work to meet deadlines. Attention to detail is key, ensuring accuracy and consistency in planning recommendations and advice for various customers. You’ll also apply your research and analytical skills to stay informed and continually expand your planning knowledge, whilst taking account of corporate priorities.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office (minimum two days per week, currently Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

To find out more, including a full job description and person specification, and to apply, please visit Search Jobs - Lewisham Career Site Careers and search council vacancies

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook  - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact  [email protected]

Please click  here  to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

39, 150 - £40, 344 per annum (SO1)

N.B : All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at  www.gov.uk / access-to-work / apply

We are recognised by the Mayor of London with the ‘Good Work Standard’ having ‘Excellent’ status which recognised our commitment to fair working and pay conditions and all-round support offers.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service,  Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email  [email protected]  and an advisor will be in touch with you.

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Closing date : Sunday 4th May 2025 23 : 59pm

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