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You will be joining the Planning Policy team at an exciting time as we embark on the preparation of a new Local Plan. Having adopted two Local Plans in the last seven years you will benefit from working with, and learning from, an experienced and high performing team.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant will obtain excellent experience of the plan making process and the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to delivering a plan that meets the identified needs in relation to housing and employment whilst preserving the character and beauty of the borough of Guilford. The post holder will provide technical and administrative support to the Planning Policy team and play a lead role in monitoring the effectiveness of Local Plan policies.</p>\n<p>GSCE qualifications in English and Maths are essential. Excellent communication skills, an attention to detail, organisation skills, a commitment to customer care, computer literacy and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential. An interest in planning and experience in using GIS would also be useful. This post could suit someone who is looking to start their planning career.</p>\n<p>The Council is located at attractive riverside offices close to Guildford Town Centre, a short walk from the station. We offer the benefits of hybrid working although presence in the office will be required for part of the week or as required for operational reasons. As a Council, we offer many employee benefits including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave and flexible working scheme and a good work life balance. For further information please visit: <a href=\"https://guildford.gov.uk/article/21403/Staff-benefits-and-pension\">Staff benefits and pension - Guildford Borough Council</a>.</p>\n<p>If you require further information on the role please contact Laura Howard or Riaan van Eeden, Joint Interim Planning Policy Leads on <a href=\"mailto:Laura.Howard@guildford.gov.uk\">Laura.Howard@guildford.gov.uk</a> or <a href=\"mailto:Riaan.VanEeden@guildford.gov.uk\">Riaan.VanEeden@guildford.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note: The Council may choose to undertake interviews and fill the position during the advertisement period. Should this be the case, the Council will close the advertisement prior to the advertised closing date. Applicants are encouraged to make submissions as early as possible. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Wednesday 11 June 2025 or an earlier date if the Council secures a candidate prior to the closing date.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n</div>\n<p><strong>About Guildford</strong></p>\n<p>Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. 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Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong></p>\n<h2><strong>If you have questions about the role</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Kathryn Petrie would be happy to speak to you. 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We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.</p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Victoria Shearer on resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</p>\n<p>Reasonable adjustments will be made on a case-by-case basis, but some (non-exhaustive) examples include: </p>\n<p>- Providing extra time in assessments and interviews; </p>\n<p>- Providing communication support such as a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter during the interview; </p>\n<p>- Providing questions in advance of the interview; </p>\n<p>- Holding the interview/assessment in an accessible building; </p>\n<p>- Holding interviews in different formats – such as over the phone or via a video call.</p>\n<p>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview, or if there is one, move forward to the next phase of the recruitment process, for example a test.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.</p>\n<p>In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.</p>\n<h2><strong>Additional Information</strong></h2>\n<p><strong>Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,029","publishDate":"2025-05-12T18:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d823e1f9-e588-47ad-977b-67384f9a1584.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b7768f3a-055d-40b6-96cc-f150d0da6010","title":"Emergency Planning and Resilience Officer","employer":"Brent Council","department":"","location":"Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex","locationType":2,"description":"<div>\n<strong>Emergency Planning and Resilience Officer</strong><br> </div>\n<div>Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.<br> </div>\n<div><strong>The Post</strong></div>\n<p>As an Emergency Planning and Resilience Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the council is ready to respond to any emergencies which happen. From flood response to setting up emergency rest centres, the team is continuously identifying and recommending improvements to strengthen and enhance organisational resilience.<em> </em>The postholder will be responsible for writing, reviewing and exercising both council and multi-agency plans, as well as delivering training for Council staff with response and recovery roles. </p>\n<div>\n<strong>The Person</strong><br> </div>\n<div>We are looking for an individual with experience in emergency planning, crisis, or disaster management, and a proven track record of delivering training. We’re seeking someone who is calm and able to communicate confidently with a range of people in pressurised situations.</div>\n<p>The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of local authority duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and relevant legislation. They will also have strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. </p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p>\n<p>In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service</li>\n<li>Very generous employer pension contribution</li>\n<li>Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided</li>\n<li>A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave</li>\n<li>Access to affordable parking nearby</li>\n<li>Access to our Zipcar scheme </li>\n<li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan for public transport</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities</li>\n<li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.</li>\n</ul>\n<div>Closing date: Thursday 22 May 2025 (23:59)</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>Additional Information <br><br></strong></div>\n<div><strong>Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time</strong></div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.</strong></p>\n<p>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.</p>\n<p>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.</p>\n<p>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.</p>\n<p>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</p>\n<p>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. 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The Council is planning for unprecedented growth and development, but key corporate and political priorities are to ensure that growth is of high-quality design and respects the existing character of the borough as well as aiding in the regeneration and renewal of its most deprived areas.</p>\n<p>This senior <strong>12-month fixed-term</strong> post will play an important role within the Strategic Planning Division as the team undertakes a comprehensive review of Bexley’s designated green belt land, providing experienced support within the planning policy team and advice across Council teams with regards to planning policy, strategy and growth, including infrastructure planning, sustainability and conservation.</p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in strategic planning and be capable of leading work programmes including commissioning consultants as required, giving advice to development management on planning applications, pre-applications and at appeal, and establishing and/or maintaining working partnerships across the Council and with external bodies including through the duty to cooperate.</p>\n<p>You will be ambitious for new opportunities and want to work as part of a dynamic and friendly team to help meet the Council’s ambitions. This role will contribute significantly to the delivery of the Council’s strategic corporate priorities. Working for us you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for our residents.</p>\n<p>Please refer to the Job Description (<strong>Bexley15 Grade on the Career Grade Scheme</strong>) attached for more information.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role please contact Clare Loops, Planning Policy Manager on 020 3045 5766 or email <a href=\"mailto:clare.loops@bexley.gov.uk\">clare.loops@bexley.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p>\n<p>A degree level qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline and eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute is essential. A higher degree (e.g. MSc) in Town Planning or a related discipline is desirable.</p>\n<p>For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the attached Job Description (<strong>the requirements at the Bexley15 Grade on the Career Grade Scheme are the relevant criteria</strong>).</p>\n<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p>Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer to you</strong></p>\n<p>We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.</p>\n<p><strong>Recruitment Information</strong></p>\n<p>As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. 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This could be the opportunity for you.</p>\n<p>This is a key role, in the service. The primary function of the job is to manage the Council’s Planning Enforcement and trees team and to assist the Head of Planning in the delivery of the wider service.</p>\n<p>The team is currently fully staffed with permanent team members, and comprises of 4 Enforcement Officers and a tree officer.</p>\n<p>We’re looking for an experienced planning professional who has the knowledge and interest to carry out this key specialist role. The ideal candidate would have practical experience of complex enforcement and some management or supervision experience, though we are keen to hear from candidates with a wide range of planning experience. In particular we need someone with strong communication and negotiation skills and a customer focused approach.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>The successful candidate should be an effective manager of people and resources as well as a good negotiator. You’ll lead on complex and interesting cases while managing an experienced and well skilled team.</p>\n<p>Personal qualities are just as important as professional skills. The successful candidate must work in a highly collaborative way with other functions, be persuasive while respecting the views of others, possess tact and diplomacy, be resilient and handle stressful situations well.</p>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward-thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Our modern offices, based in Surrey on the edge of London, are in Addlestone town centre within easy access from the M3 and M25 and the surrounding area.</p>\n<p>In addition to a competitive salary, Runnymede Borough Council offers:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home</li>\n<li>Flexible working 7am-7pm (Core hours are 10-11.30am & 2.30pm-4pm) and Flexi-leave</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Access to free parking for part of the week is also available and wellbeing activities such as yoga, led walks and table tennis take place on site and gym facilities are located nearby. Addlestone also has a new cinema, restaurants and a Waitrose within walking distance. </p>\n<p>We would welcome the opportunity to tell you more about the role. Please call Ashley Smith, Corporate Head of Planning, Economy and Built Environment (01932 425240) or Victoria Gibson, Development Manager (01932 425256) to find out more.</p>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>To apply please use the apply link below<strong>. </strong>For more information about the role please see the Extra Information section </p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. 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Planning Policy Technician

Guildford Borough Council

£28,724 to £31,724

Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Senior/Principal Planning Officer

Elmbridge Borough Council

Salary: £45,796 - £55,939 (Scale 36-45)

Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Planning Policy Team Leader

Brent Council

Salary range: £59,739 - £67,812 p.a. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Planning Enforcement Investigations Officer

Woking Borough Council

Salary in range from £24,799 to £28,713 plus minimum flexible benefits allowance of £1,783 and vehicle allowance of £2,600

Woking (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Senior Economist

Greater London Authority

£51,029

Southwark (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing today

Emergency Planning and Resilience Officer

Brent Council

Salary range: £46,512 - £49,551 p.a. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

Posted 14 days ago

Principal Planning Policy Officer

London Borough of Bexley

£43,092 - £49,644 per annum

London Borough of Bexley (Hybrid)

Posted 21 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Assistant Development Manager (Planning Enforcement & Trees)

Runnymede Borough Council

Salary range: £48,915 - £56,729 (Dependent on experience, qualifications and evidence of continuous professional development)

Runnymede Borough Council, Addlestone (Hybrid)

Posted 27 days ago

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8 Planning job vacancies in Surrey