Planner – Development Management
- Employer
- Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
- Location
- Wandsworth, London (Greater)
- Salary
- £24,660 - £35,772 depending on experience plus performance related pay
- Closing date
- 12 Nov 2018
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Discipline
- Community Development, Development Control
- Function
- Officer, Manager, Planner
- Sector
- Local Authority, Other Public sector
Job Details
Planner – Development Management
£24,660 - £35,772 depending on experience plus performance related pay
Wandsworth
Ref: R00643
We have exciting opportunities for qualified Planning Officers within our Development Management Team taking personal responsibility for dealing with 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.
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 neighborhoods including Battersea, Tooting, Putney and Balham. The planning team has a reputation for working proactively with developers and local community to bring forward innovative, high quality developments, including in the Nine Elms Battersea Opportunity Area, Wandsworth Town, Battersea Riverside and the Le Corbusier inspired Alton Estate.
You will hold an RTPI accredited planning qualification and 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.
In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance. These include Compressed hours, home working (dependent on service need), part time working, annualised hours, term time only. and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays.
In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as Performance Related Pay, membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities are also offered.
To apply, please visit https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d396964AMT4&WVID=935881009A
If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Nick Calder, Head of Development Manager on 0208871817 or email ncalder@wandsworth gov.uk
Indicative Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: Monday November 12th
Shortlisting Date: Friday 16th November
Interview Date: Week commencing 26thNovember
Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and
could be subject to change.
Equality Statement
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 pleased to be Disability Confident employer.
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Company
Richmond And Wandsworth -
A Powerful Merge Of Two Successful Boroughs
How are we performing compared with other councils?
Wandsworth is committed to being an Open Council, making it easy for residents to find out how we spend your money and how good we are at delivering services.
Our Open Council web pages help you do just that with links to how we are performing in comparison with other councils across services like education, libraries, recycling, and services for adults and older people.
A council which has opened up to various initiatives throughout on their social media channels below proactively addressing Mental Health awareness and Diversity & Inclusion Challenges, graduate scheme programmes, Pride Month, Climate Change and many more.
About Us - Opportunity to grow
We are creating something extraordinary that impacts over half a million Londoners every single day.
We have created a unique organisation that focuses on creative service design and new ways of working in a positive and supportive working culture. We work together across services and boundaries inside and outside the Council to deliver vital public services.
We need a flexible, talented and committed public service workforce throughout the many different jobs and roles we offer.
Our workforce from the Chief Executive down is shared across the two Councils. Many services are on a journey towards becoming truly joint, whilst of course respecting the distinctive individual ambitions of each Council. Other services remain separate, notably Wandworth’s Children’s Services and Housing Management functions. Libraries, Arts and Leisure services are provided internally at Richmond and provided by GLL and Enable at Wandsworth
Both Councils have a strong track record of delivering high quality services at low cost with high levels of resident satisfaction. It is essential that we continue to maintain and improve the high standards the residents of both boroughs have become accustomed to.
The work we do is varied and different jobs require different skills, but whatever your role your work will be influenced by our commitment to our values and behaviours:
- Being open – We share views openly, honestly and in a thoughtful way. We encourage new ideas and ways of doing things. We appreciate and listen to feedback from each other.
- Being supportive - We drive the success of the organisation by making sure that our colleagues are successful. We encourage others and take account of the challenges they face. We help each other to do our jobs.
- Being positive and helpful - We keep our goals in mind and look for ways to achieve them. We listen constructively and help others see opportunities and the way forward. We have a ‘can do’ attitude and are continuously looking for ways to help each other improve.
Location - Work In some of London's busiest hotspots
Wandsworth - "The Safest Inner Londonborough for recorded crime"
Get the opportunity to work right in the heart of Wandsworth very accessible from Fairfield, Clapham Junction, Putney and Earlsfield. There is lots to do and accessible through Battersea Park's A Road. The area has a great choice for schools and lots of open green space to work and play.
Richmond Links - "10th best place to live and work in Britain"
Have the opportunity to delve into the beautiful sights of the Twickenham Office situated on the River Thames with various nearby attractions, shops, restaurants, bars and much more.
Our Plans for you
The Council has an ambitious and highly rewarding 4 year growth plan for it's own brand as well as the care of it's employees through to 2026. Please feel free to reach for both Wandsworth and Richmond below:
Corporate Plan 2022-2026 (Wandsworth)
Corporate Plan 2022-2026 (Richmond)
https://www.richmond.gov.uk/corporate_plan
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Email: recruitment@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
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