Local Plan Programme Manager
Local Plan Programme Manager: REF: 2669
PO6: £56,436 rising in annual increments £59,574 pa inc LW
The post’s salary attracts a market supplement of 8.5% per month
Secondment Opportunity /Fixed Term Contract and Full Time until 31 March 2029.
Hybrid Working
About Us:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
The Planning Policy team sits within the Planning & Sustainability division, and, through the development of positive, innovative planning policy and guidance, plays an instrumental role in delivering the priorities and ambitions of the Borough Plan. It is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on the preparation of a new Local Plan and a review of the CIL Charging Schedule - you will manage the preparation of these key planning documents through adopting council policy, ensuring they respond to planning reforms, meet legislative requirements and deliver wider council objectives.
About the Role:
You will be someone who has excellent project management skills and can motivate and support others to develop positive, innovative planning policy and guidance. You will have a strong record of delivering in planning policy with a positive outlook and the ability to work well with internal and external partners.
We operate on a hybrid work model, providing employees greater flexibility and opportunity to work from home. Office working would be a minimum of 2 days per week at our modern offices in the heart of the Brixton Town Centre, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Underground and Overground train stations.
How to Apply:
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:
Job Description and Person Specification
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on 30 January 2026
Shortlisting: Week commencing 02 February 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 16 February 2026
Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Bourke – LBourke@lambeth.gov.uk
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.