Planner (Development Management Wandsworth)

Wandsworth is a thriving Inner London Borough on the southern banks of the River Thames that is steeped in a diverse history. The borough features landmarks such as the iconic Battersea Power Station, Ram Brewery and Clapham Junction Station, and is acknowledged for its famous green spaces such as Wandsworth and Clapham Commons, Putney Heath and the Grade II

• listed Battersea Park. The borough is also comprised of a rich mix of vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods including Battersea, Tooting, Putney and Balham. The planning team has a reputation for working proactively with developers and the local community to bring forward innovative, high quality developments.
  
  We have exciting opportunities for qualified Senior Planning Officers within our Development Management Team taking personal responsibility for dealing with a wide range of large scale and controversial planning applications, pre applications and appeals as required. With excellent communication skills you'll assume responsibility for effective negotiation and resolution, to ensure outcomes that reflect the Council's wider positive objectives and policies of promoting high quality and innovative development while conserving the historic character of Wandsworth., You will hold an RTPI accredited planning qualification
You will have demonstrable knowledge of Development Management. You'll have the ability to read and assess plans, write accurate and concise reports, as well as meet tight deadlines. Good knowledge of planning legislation and policy at local, regional and national levels alongside excellent communication and customer-care skills. Although direct experience is desirable it is not essential and we will provide the right person with opportunities to undertake relevant training to help you develop in the role and further progress your career .

Closing Date: Sunday 27^th October 2024 (23:59) Shortlisting - W/C 28^th October 2024 Interviews - W/C 4^th November 2024 Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, Salary Salary From £38,133-£52,632 Depending on Skills, Knowledge and Experience