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Principal Planning Officer – Gilston Area TeamPrincipal Planning Officer x 2 – Strategic Applications Team Grade 9 – 10 up to £54,189 (plus local weighting) plus an additional £3,500 Market Supplement*Full Time, 37 hours per week, permanent. Blended/home working available, Hertford. Are you an ambitious planning professional looking for a new challenge? Are you looking to develop a skillset in negotiating and taking a lead on complex major planning applications including one of the largest complex major planning applications in the country planning for a whole new community of 10,000 homes?Are you keen to develop practical skills in managing and mentoring junior officers, leading by example within a busy team environment?Could you thrive in a progressive public sector environment making a real difference to the residents of East Herts? If so, we’re looking for three dynamic, highly talented and motivated Development Management Principal Planning Officers to join the Gilston Area Team (x1) and the Strategic Applications Team (x2).In the Gilston Area Team, you will manage the complex suite of applications required to take the outline permissions through the detailed masterplanning and reserved matters stages towards the delivery of the Gilston Area development.In the Strategic Applications Team, you will manage complex major and strategic developments across East Hertfordshire including sustainable urban extensions to the 5 main towns in the District, and other sustainable locations. We have two Principal Planning Officer posts available in the Strategic Applications Team.These roles provide great opportunities for enthusiastic planning professionals looking to widen their experience through complex major and strategic development proposals across a range of urban, suburban and rural settings situated in a rich, diverse and historic environment. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of significant housing, community, commercial and employment development sites in the district, including allocated sites, helping us achieve sustainable development of the highest standards of design, where active and sustainable travel is the priority, to protect our unique array of heritage assets and conserve the beautiful natural environment that surrounds us while enabling the creation of new habitats and opportunities for nature recovery, recreation, health and wellbeing. Gilston Area Team Role: Granted planning permission in January 2025 the Gilston Area will deliver seven new villages containing new homes, community infrastructure, commercial and retail development plus complex infrastructure projects. Masterplanning the first villages is ongoing alongside detailed applications marking the first step towards delivery. The Gilston Area Team are looking for a capable and experienced planner to manage a complex and varied workload and to work closely with delivery partners to ensure the detailed planning stage delivers upon the commitments secured at the outline application stage. As a Principal Planning Officer in the Gilston Area Team, you will manage a caseload of complex planning and related applications, including pre-application submissions. You will also exercise delegated powers to determine applications and to take a project managed approach to teams, leading and mentoring junior colleagues. Providing a service that is efficient and effective, you will oversee all stages of the process from initial assessment, through to committee reporting, legal agreements, conditions and appeals.Strategic Applications Team Role: The Council’s Growth Strategy focuses on sustainable urban extensions and redevelopment of brownfield land and sustainable locations within the key settlements including those in Hertford, Bishop’s Stortford, Ware and extensions to Welwyn Garden Suburb and Stevenage, in addition to the Gilston Area. The Council is in the process of preparing an ambitious new District Plan to deliver growth over the new Plan Period.As a Principal Planning Officer in the Strategic Applications Team, you will manage a caseload of complex planning and related applications, including pre-application submissions, focusing on development management. The applications will comprise a range of complex major planning applications and listed building consents, including housing, commercial, community, employment, renewable energy (BESS &amp; Solar Farms) and heritage and leisure-led developments. The role will involve you exercising delegated powers to determine applications across the Development Management Team and to take a project managed approach to assessing planning applications including as part of Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs), whilst leading and mentoring junior colleagues. You will oversee all stages of the process from initial assessment, through to committee reporting, legal agreements, conditions and appeals.Additionally, you will:<ul><li>keep up to date with case law, national and local policies and community needs to ensure that the planning process can deliver the best outputs and outcomes</li><li>Present casework to decision-making committees and in other public meetings such as Community Forums, Development Management Forums and Steering Groups </li><li>Respond promptly to customers’ needs </li><li>Provide guidance, training and support to other team members</li></ul>The roles will require you to visit and inspect land and development sites and other locations both within and beyond the district.So, if you want to join us at the head of the curve and become an innovator, designer and environmentalist helping to plan a prosperous future for East Hertfordshire, then apply today!*In line with their pay policy, EHC will review the application of the Market Forces Supplement annually, and if warranted, will make adjustments in liaison with affected staff. About You To be considered as a Principal Planning Officer, you will need:<ul><li>Experience dealing with major development proposals </li><li>Experience and understanding of the planning legal obligation process</li><li>Project management experience</li><li>Experience dealing with planning issues and communicating these at committees and public meetings</li><li>Experience guiding, mentoring and supporting junior colleagues</li><li>A degree in Town and Country Planning and/or post graduate qualification in Town and Country Planning (or equivalent)</li><li>A current, valid driving licence, access to your own vehicle and the ability to travel across the district, occasionally at short notice </li></ul> Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a real impact on the future of East Herts.</li><li>Supportive and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul> How to apply For an informal discussion regarding the Gilston Area role OR the Strategic Applications Team roles, please contact Martin Plummer, Service Manager Development Management and Enforcement on (01992 532080) or Jenny Pierce, Gilston Area Team Leader on (07936 925718) or Neil Button, Interim Strategic Sites Team Leader on (01279 655261)To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by 16 November. For more information, visit our website <a href="//www.eastherts.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.eastherts.gov.uk</a> or contact the above officers.East Herts District Council are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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East Hertfordshire District Council

Principal Planning Officer - Strategic Applications Team and Gilston Area Team

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Senior Regeneration Officer (Job Ref: 3836) Starting salary:&nbsp;£46,006 Job level: Level 4 Zone 1 Work location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG Hours per week:&nbsp;36 Contract type:&nbsp;1 x Permanent, 2 x Fixed term/ Secondment until September 2026 Closing date: Thursday 6th November 2025 at 23:55 Interviews to be held: w/c 17th November 2025 Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion&nbsp; Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. About Camden Camden is building a place where everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. What You’ll Be Doing This is an exciting opportunity to join the Area Regeneration Team at Camden. The team is at the forefront of delivering the We Make Camden vision and objectives, working together with our residents, businesses and partners to make a difference for the people of Camden.&nbsp; Area Regeneration is a strategic, place-based and delivery focused team, leading a wide variety of area-based regeneration programmes and projects in Camden’s neighbourhoods. Examples include: <ul> <li>Vacant and neighbourhood spaces programme: Bringing vacant Council owned buildings across the borough back into use for both commercial and social value, supporting design and development, co-creation and engagement with stakeholders and developing viable operating and financial model.&nbsp;</li> <li>Trial pedestrianisation of Camden High Street: including delivering interim public realm improvements, monitoring the impact of the trial, engaging with local businesses and communities, supporting the Camden High Street Cultural Programme and planning for next steps beyond the trial.&nbsp;</li> <li>‘One Kilburn’ community partnership: (Community Improvement District pilot) building relationships and networks at a grassroots level, enabling communities to influence and play an active role in the future of their neighbourhood and delivering a programme of community projects.</li> <li>
&nbsp;Enabling the Regeneration of the Kentish Town Regis Road Growth Area: working with developers, landowners, stakeholders and local residents to unlock the Camden Film Quarter and creation of a new sustainable neighbourhood of up to 1,000 new homes, jobs, open spaces, community facilities and connections.&nbsp;</li> </ul> As a Senior Regeneration Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering place-based regeneration projects that respond to local needs and support Camden’s strategic goals. You’ll work collaboratively across the council and with a wide range of stakeholders including residents, community groups, businesses, landowners, institutions, and public bodies like the GLA, TfL, and central Government. Your work will involve: <ul> <li> Developing a deep understanding of Camden’s communities and places. </li> <li> Applying strategic thinking and practical delivery to achieve positive outcomes. </li> <li> Managing and supporting multiple projects to ensure they’re delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. </li> <li> Identifying and securing funding opportunities. </li> <li> Preparing reports and presenting to elected members, public forums, and decision-making boards. </li> <li> Creating public communications and consultation materials. </li> <li> Engagement and participation, which involves working with multiple stakeholders and partnership building.&nbsp; </li> </ul> All About You &nbsp; We are looking for 3 pro-active Senior Regeneration Officers to join our dynamic team and play a leading role in the area regeneration of Camden. You must be a self-starter, with the ability to work flexibly and thoroughly at pace, with excellent team working, collaboration and partnership building skills. You must be comfortable working with complexity, across a diverse range of disciplines and stakeholders to creatively problem solve and deliver projects on the ground. You must be able to manage projects to meet demanding deadlines, lead others and galvanise support. You will be an engaging communicator and able to report to senior officers, boards and members, in both written and verbal form.&nbsp; You will be commercially aware with a background in regeneration, community engagement and partnership building, built environment, development, economic growth or related fields. Knowledge and experience of the regeneration process and how to apply it to achieve high quality placemaking and deliver benefits for residents, communities and businesses is vital. You will have experience working in communities as well as scoping, project managing, reporting and delivering projects in an urban regeneration context. You will have excellent teamwork, collaboration and partnership building skills. Importantly, you will have a passion for creating exceptional, sustainable places for communities and will need to have the same core values and level of ambition as set out in We Make Camden and the Way We Work. Please let us know in the ‘Why you?’ section whether you would like to be considered for both permanent and fixed term contract lengths, or only one type.&nbsp; To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking&nbsp;HERE Working for Camden We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk. At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click&nbsp;HERE to&nbsp;see full details of our benefits. Additional information&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please&nbsp;CLICK HERE To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click&nbsp;here

Camden Council

Senior Regeneration Officer

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Strategic Team Leader to manage and inspire our team of planning officers. You will lead the delivery of large-scale strategic development projects that shape the long-term vision of East Herts. This is a unique opportunity to influence key developments and ensure they align with our council’s goals for sustainable growth and community wellbeing.East Herts District Council is committed to sustainable growth and vibrant communities. We are at the forefront of shaping the future of our district through innovative planning and strategic development. Join us and play a pivotal role in transforming East Herts into a thriving place to live, work, and visit.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead, motivate, and manage a team of planning officers focused on strategic development projects.</li><li>Oversee the assessment and progression of large-scale planning applications and policy development.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, developers, and the community to ensure successful project delivery.</li><li>Provide expert advice and guidance on strategic planning matters.</li><li>Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior management and elected members.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team and planning processes.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Proven experience in managing teams within a planning or development context, preferably in local government.</li><li>Strong knowledge of strategic planning, policy frameworks, and large-scale development projects.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects effectively.</li><li>Passion for sustainable development and community-focused planning.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a real impact on the future of East Herts.</li><li>Supportive and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li></ul>How to apply For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Councils ambition please contact Martin Plummer (Service Manager - Development Management and Enforcement) (<a href="mailto:martin.plummer@eastherts.gov.uk" target="_blank">martin.plummer@eastherts.gov.uk</a>).Closing date: 30 November at MidnightInterviews will be held In early December. So, if you’re looking to make a difference in East Hertfordshire as a (job title), please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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Strategic Sites Team Leader

Do you want to be at the forefront of shaping high-quality prosperous new communities?Are you a planning or project management professional looking for a new challenge and be involved in one of the country’s largest new garden town developments?Would you like to use your organisational skills to ensure development milestones are met and quality objectives are achieved?Are you passionate about supporting communities through change and helping them to understand development proposals?If so, we are looking to expand our Gilston Area Planning Team with a new role to help us ensure the Gilston Area development achieves a high-quality standard and meets the objectives and commitments made during the planning application process.The Gilston Area is a new development of 10,000 new homes plus community infrastructure that will take around 25 years to complete. Planning permission was granted in January 2025 that secures the delivery of the infrastructure needed to support a whole new community as well as financial contributions towards infrastructure beyond the development.When construction kicks off you will play a key part in ensuring that approved designs are implemented and that infrastructure is delivered on time and to a good quality. You will ensure that information required in the legal agreement is provided. You will inform stakeholders and local communities about construction milestones and workstreams as necessary.As the project progresses there will be multiple detailed planning applications and conditions to be approved. Keeping track of each workstream will be crucial to the Gilston Area Team and to the community. The RoleAs a senior planning project officer you will have experience of managing complex minor and major planning applications or planning policy projects or have experience of complex projects with multiple interested parties and workstreams.The role will involve you liaising with officers, developers and their agents, statutory bodies and stakeholders as well as with existing and new communities. As such, the ability to understand and relay sometimes complex concepts to a variety of audiences is key to providing a transparent and effective service.The ability to manage, record and report information is a key part of this role. The ability to understand legal documents and relay key elements in easy to understand language is a desired skill.Additionally, you will:<ul><li>keep up to date with case law, national and local policies and community needs to ensure that the planning process can deliver the best outputs and outcomes</li><li>Present monitoring reports to committees and in other public meetings such as Community Forums, Development Management Forums and Steering Groups. </li><li>Respond promptly to customers’ needs. </li><li>Provide guidance, training and support to other team members</li></ul>This role will require you to visit and inspect land and development sites and other locations both within and beyond the district.So, if you want to join us at the head of the curve and become an innovator, designer and environmentalist helping to plan a prosperous future for East Hertfordshire, then apply today! About YouTo be considered as a Senior Planning Project Officer, you will need:<ul><li>Experience dealing with major development proposals or multi-strand projects</li><li>Experience and understanding of the planning legal obligation process-</li><li>Project management experience</li><li>Experience dealing with planning issues and communicating these at committees and public meetings</li><li>Experience guiding, mentoring and supporting junior colleagues</li><li>A degree or post graduate qualification in Town and Country Planning, or equivalent such as project management or engagement</li><li>A current, valid driving licence, access to your own vehicle and the ability to travel across the district, occasionally at short notice</li></ul> Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a real impact on the future of East Herts.</li><li>Supportive and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package </li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding the Gilston Area role please contact Martin Plummer, Service Manager Development Management and Enforcement on (01992 532080) or Jenny Pierce, Gilston Area Team Leader on (07936 925718) To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by 7 November 2025. For more information, visit our website <a href="http://www.eastherts.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.eastherts.gov.uk</a> or contact the above officers.East Herts District Council are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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Senior Planning Project Officer (Compliance and Community Engagement)

Our Planning Service has experienced a significant transformation over the past two years. Our Development Management and Building Control Teams are thriving, high-performing, and fully staffed. We have just taken our local plan through examination and expect to adopt it in early 2026. This is your chance to contribute to the continued success of the Planning Service, our emerging policy framework, and the future of the district itself.We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional with a working knowledge of CIL and Section 106 obligations to join our positive and ambitious team. You will work closely with the Planning Policy and Development Management teams to ensure obligations are tracked, reported, and delivered effectively.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Uttlesford District Council (Essex)

Senior Infrastructure Delivery Officer - Planning

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We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and experienced officer to step into the role of Enforcement Team Leader. This is a key leadership position where you’ll work in partnership with an existing Enforcement Team Leader, jointly managing the Planning Enforcement team. 
Together, you’ll lead a high-performing, customer-focused service that protects and enhances Enfield’s built and natural environment. 
What You’ll Do 
 
 - Co-lead a team of planning enforcement officers, sharing responsibility for resourcing, case management, decision making, performance, and development. 
 - Manage complex and high-profile planning enforcement cases across a range of planning issues. 
 - Provide expert advice to officers, executive and senior managers, councillors, and stakeholders. 
 - Represent the Council at planning enforcement appeals, inquiries, and court proceedings, acting as expert witness. 
 - Drive innovation and continuous improvement in planning enforcement practices. 
 
About Enfield Council 
 
 - Enfield Council is a bold, ambitious, and forward-thinking authority committed to creating a borough that is inclusive, sustainable, and thriving. We are proud of our proactive approach to regeneration, housing delivery, and environmental protection—and planning enforcement plays a vital role in making that vision a reality. 
 
What We’re Looking For 
 
 - Strong experience in planning enforcement, including case management, appeals and legal proceedings. 
 
 - A collaborative leadership style and commitment to team development and continuous improvement. 
 
 - In-depth expert knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement policy. 
 
 - Proven ability to work constructively with ward councillors and MPs to support local residents with their planning-related concerns. 
 
 - Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. 
 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Su Whybrow on 020 8132 2769 for an informal discussion. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andy Kingsbury, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 078 5976 or <a href="mailto:andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Enforcement Team Leader

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Planning &amp; Development Delivery Manager REF: 2473 Hybrid Working&nbsp; PO7: £61,686 pa rising in annual increments to £64,938 pa inc LW.&nbsp;&nbsp; 12 Month Secondment Opportunity/ Fixed Term Contract and Full Time About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: 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.&nbsp; 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. About the Role: Confident with budgets, cool under pressure, and great at making things happen? We're looking for a Planning &amp; Development Delivery Manager to lead the operational and financial backbone of our Planning and Building Control services. You'll need to keep things moving, make smart decisions, and bring a sharp eye for detail. &nbsp;You’ll need experience and knowledge of built environment disciplines – whether that’s knowledge gained from a renovation project for yourself or directly working in the industry. Whether you've run a business, managed a club, or juggled multiple complex projects,&nbsp; if you can balance budgets, juggle priorities, drive improvements, we want to hear from you.&nbsp; In this high-impact role, you'll be the driving force behind financial forecasting, systems optimisation, performance reporting and service innovation - ensuring our Planning and Building Control services are future-ready and financially sound. &nbsp;You’ll also use your knowledge to respond to simple enquiries relating to the Planning and Building Control functions.&nbsp; From spearheading our Alpha Building Control digital transformation to leading multidisciplinary teams, you'll sit at the heart of change and delivery. It’s a fast-paced, high-trust role at the heart of one of the council’s most important directorates. What you'll do: <ul> <li>Lead activity analysis, financial and performance monitoring across key built environment income-generating services</li> <li>Keeping multiple workstreams moving: from systems development to customer experience</li> <li>Optimise systems and processes for real-time insight and strategic decision-making</li> <li>Supporting systems and digital transformation and service innovation</li> <li>Shape the future of our Planning and Building Control activities with smart data, sharp forecasts, and strong governance</li> <li>Working with a wide range of stakeholders across planning, regeneration, and customer service</li> <li>Picking up new tasks quickly and keeping multiple plates spinning</li> <li>Making logical, confident decisions based on experience and data</li> </ul> Experience you'll bring: <ul> <li>An understanding of bookkeeping, whether that be from running a business, charity, or club, and having kept things on track behind the scenes</li> <li>Management of budgets or services in a public or private sector setting</li> <li>Strong Excel skills and a practical, problem-solving mindset</li> <li>A knack for learning on the go, picking up new systems quickly and leading others with clarity and calm&nbsp;</li> <li>A sharp eye for process improvements and a hands-on approach to delivery</li> <li>Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the resilience to match</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of the built environment sector</li> <li>Experience in relevant systems development within the built environment sector, performance management, and stakeholder engagement</li> </ul> Qualities you’ll bring: <ul> <li>Proven leadership in complex service environment</li> <li>Energy, drive and commitment</li> <li>A passion for modernising public services and delivering real impact</li> </ul> This is a role for a confident all-rounder with built environment knowledge and experience; someone who can take ownership, adapt fast and help shape how we deliver essential services for the future. ‘We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.’ For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Catherine Neal at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cneal@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">cneal@lambeth.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26 October 2025. 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Lambeth Council

Planning & Development Delivery Manager

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Permanent Ref: P230 This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our Development Management team.&nbsp; If you have the drive, ambition and relevant expertise to help shape the built environment, benefit local communities and provide high quality sustainable development we want to hear from you. Just a 25-minute train journey from the centre of London, Dacorum occupies an enviable location just outside of the M25 and is home to the towns of Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and Tring. Dacorum is an active and green place which is a centre of business, enterprise and ambition. We are progressing our New Local Plan and as such, we will continue to receive exciting and challenging applications in our towns and rural areas. We are an innovative and ambitious planning department, dealing with not only a high number of planning applications but being at the forefront of planning system advances. What is the Role? The successful candidate will be responsible for the processing of a varied development management caseload, with an emphasis on the more complex and major applications including pre-applications and appeals. In this role you will play a significant part in leading and being responsible for the efficient delivery of major and strategic planning applications, including those subject to a PPA. This is an excellent career development opportunity to build on existing experience and/or to gain experience of a broader scope and range of application type. You will have an excellent knowledge base of planning processes and legislation with a proven record of negotiating successful outcomes having worked collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and meeting performance standards whilst being committed to the needs of customers. We therefore welcome experienced officers knowledgeable in the field of Development Management. A successful applicant would require a degree level standard of education, and be eligible for full membership of the RTPI. Further information Applicants must have a driving licence which is valid in the UK and use of a vehicle. A &nbsp;basic DBS will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. If you would like to discuss these opportunities, or if you have any questions, please feel free to call Joan Reid on 01442 228659 or email <a href="mailto:Joan.Reid@Dacourum.gov.uk" target="_blank">Joan.Reid@Dacourum.gov.uk</a> Interviews Date(s): to be confirmed. For further details and to apply please go to: <a href="https://www.dacorum.gov.uk/home/recruitment" target="_blank">https://www.dacorum.gov.uk/home/recruitment</a>

Dacorum Borough Council

Lead Planning Officer

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Starting Salary: £55,581 - £63,438 Grade: Level 5, Zone 1 Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4AG Hours per week: 36 Hours (Full Time) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) Closing Date: Sunday 5^th October at 23:59&nbsp; Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion About Us&nbsp; Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. The Role We are looking for a candidate to fit our Deputy Team Leader role working within our Development Management team. This will be for a 1-year fixed term basis to provide cover for the substantive post holder who is on maternity leave although there is the possibility of extension as service needs require. You will contribute to&nbsp;our vibrant community's future by ensuring a responsive, high-performing, and top tier Development Management service. We support flexible working hours and conditions which will entail occasional meetings and site visits outside of normal office hours according to the needs of the service. This role provides an opportunity for an experienced planning professional to develop their people management skills while leading on pivotal planning applications that drive positive outcomes for our borough and its communities.&nbsp;Supporting our Area Team Managers you will take on line management responsibility for a number of planners in the team. You will manage your own caseload mainly comprising a small number of large scale or high profile major schemes on which you will lead on the negotiations to secure strategic benefits for Camden.&nbsp; Your strategic approach will strengthen relationships across the council and externally, fostering collaboration. As the go-to expert on planning advice, processes, legislation, and Camden's policies, you'll empower confident decision-making. Your commitment ensures a responsive, high-performing Development Management Service that meets community needs. About You&nbsp; We are looking for someone enthusiastic, organised and personable with strong communication and negotiation skills. You should care about residents and know how local government works in a diverse urban setting. The ideal candidate will show an understanding for how politics affects local development and the implications of this on people and places. Being able to find smart solutions to complex problems and building good relationships within and outside the council is key for this role. You need to be good at managing projects, talking to people, and seeing the big picture. Your experience in handling complex planning applications is crucial. Being a good leader and mentor is a must. A good understanding of the London planning system is expected as well as keeping up to date with the latest changes in policy and planning law. A recognised RTPI qualification is essential and having experience gained at an appropriate level working within a local authority is an advantage. How To Apply To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG, Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

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