Description
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking a Principal Planning Policy Officer to play an essential role in the examination and adoption of Royal Greenwich's new Local Plan.
The successful candidate will work within the Plan Making Team, leading a significant area of planning policy and proposed site allocations, including housing, employment, infrastructure, town centres, and managing the impacts of climate change.
The role requires an appropriate qualification in planning or a related discipline, and a track record of experience in planning policy, including the Examination in Public process.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading a significant area of planning policy and proposed site allocations
- Supporting junior staff
- Working with colleagues across the Council and key external stakeholders to guide the Local Plan through its independent Examination in Public
- Ensuring the adoption of a robust and up-to-date planning policy framework
The salary for this position is £52,194 - £57,402 per year, depending on experience.
For an informal discussion, please contact Michael Clarkson, Head of Plan Making and Place Shaping, at michael.clarkson@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or 0208 921 8915.