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The role
The Role
There is an opportunity for a Design and Conservation Planner in the Design, Conservation and Transport team in the Planning and Growth Division. They team write policy, research, monitoring, partnership working and work with consultants as well as working on the Local Plan. They provide advice for development management on strategic and major applications and they process design and conservation planning applications.
Suitable candidates must have a design and/or heritage qualification. They should be able to demonstrate knowledge of planning policy/design considerations particularly an understanding of strategic planning issues, how to interpret them simply and translate complex issues into development management policies.
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About you
The position requires to be enthusiastic and passionate and keen to lead improvements and change. This is part of a planning team where there are training and opportunities to gain experience throughout all of the Planning Division working towards RTPI accreditation.
Recruitment timetable
Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on 7h April 2024
Interview and Assessment: WC 15th April 2024
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Job Reference: SC06448
