Planning Monitoring Officer
Planning Monitoring Officer
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Planning Monitoring Officer
SO2 PO1 (salary ranging from 41580 - 44430 inc. London Weighting the position also currently attracts a market supplement of 8.5% per month)
Permanent/Full time/hybrid
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeths communities and residents through ourLambeth 2030 Plan Our Future Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions we have embarked on 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;Equity Ambition Kindness and Accountability. For more information please have a look at our dedicatedOne Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317600 residents stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the south to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the north. Our diversity is our strength with more than 130 languages spoken making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation Londons largest LGBTQ community and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools lush green spaces including Brockwell Park cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomass Hospital Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team:
The Planning Policy team sits within the Climate Planning & Transport Service and through the development of positive innovative planning policy and guidance plays in an instrumental role in delivering the priorities and ambitions of the Borough Plan. It is an exciting time to join the team - you will play a key role in implementing and reviewing Lambeths Local Plan to support the boroughs continued sustainable growth agenda.
About the Role:
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual who has an interest in urban development policy and data. You will be someone who has a passion for planning and for the positive changes it can bring in housing employment and other areas. You will play a key role in improving and streamlining our data collection and analysis processes and communicating the successes opportunities and challenges that Lambeth faces in delivering on its development targets. You will be outward-looking and able to work well with colleagues across planning regeneration and the wider council as well as with external stakeholders and residents. Beyond your monitoring role you will have the opportunity to contribute to the policy work of the team assisting with consultations responses to national and regional policy changes and policy development and this role would be an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and expand your experience within the planning sector.
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 Steven Heywood at
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 29 June 2025.
Interview expected to take place weeks beginning 7 June and 14 June 2025.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us youll gain access to a range of benefits including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black Asian and Multi-Ethnic LGBTQ Disability Young Professionals and Womens.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
How to Apply:
If youre interest in this opportunity click on the apply button and complete an online application.
In your supporting statement please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an A at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.
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 clickhere.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
