Senior Planner 12-month FTC Maternity Cover

PO2-PO3: 44,937pa rising in annual increments to £51,228pa incl. LW
Full time/Fixed Term

This post attracts a market supplement of 8.5%

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About Us:

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.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.

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.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team:

The role sits in our Development Management team and provides a perfect opportunity for successful candidates to thrive and progress in their planning career developing important skills on exciting and challenging planning applications.

There are three Area Teams within Development Management, each covering a number of diverse wards across the Borough and wide range of application types and scale.

This position offers an opportunity to join our dynamic management team and be at the forefront of developing new and innovative working practices. We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Senior Planning Officer to be part of our team.

We are forward thinking in approach towards equality, inclusivity, and diversity and pride ourselves on flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

About the Role:

We have a 12 month Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover, Senior Planning Officer opportunity within our Development Management service. The successful candidate will need to negotiate the best possible development outcomes in a positive and solutions led manner and help deliver a high-performing service.

The postholder will work in a matrix way, being an integral part of the Development Management Team through dealing effectively with pre-applications, planning applications and appeals and supporting.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a significant level of experience and knowledge of Development Management, ideally in a busy metropolitan area; and that they are an effective communicator who can engage well with colleagues, developers, investors, partners and residents and build good relationships with Members of the Planning Applications Committee

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

Thorough knowledge of all relevant planning legislation, policies and procedures.
An RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent
Experience of development management work with responsibility for dealing with a planning application caseload that includes major and/or complex applications.
Experience of providing advice to Councillors, senior officers, developers and the public on all aspects of planning applications and related matters.
Experience of providing supervision and/or guidance to more junior staff to ensure that applications are reported in line with target dates and in accordance with agreed procedures.
Focuses on people
Works Collaboratively
Demonstrates One Lambeth Values

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

JD and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kiri Shuttleworth at KShuttleworth@lambeth.gov.uk or Ruth Smithson at RSmithson@lambeth.gov.uk .

Recruitment Timelines:

Closing date: 11:59pm 1st March 2026.

Shortlisting: w/c 2/3/2026.

Interviews: likely w/c 9/3/2026.

How to Apply:

If you're 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 or 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 click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers