Digital Planner - Internal Only

The Role

The Digital Transformation team is looking for a Digital Planner. This role is an opportunity to be involved in delivering an exciting, government funded digital application system. Data and information are the centre of the planning system, this is leading to the development of a new back office system for planning application.

These systems are being created by putting the user first and involving best practice. This aims to create a better service for both users accessing the system and planning officers working on the cases.

The Digital Transformation team are championing the change to digital processes across the department. This includes the development to internal processes, producing data-driven analysis, monitoring and reports that provide insight and evidence.

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 successful candidate will have a track record in dealing with a challenging caseload of planning applications. They will be confident in their planning knowledge and be able to contribute their expertise to the delivery of the project.

You will also be able to work in an agile way and have some experience of project management. Good communication skills will be demonstrated by working across the
council.

Benefits and more information

https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

Additional salary details

Internal recruitment only

We will only consider applications from internal candidates who are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment.

Recruitment timetable

Advert Closing Date: 11.59 pm on the 25th February 2024

Interview Date: 04th March 2024

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

SWCINT

Attachments

• Please click here for the job description and person specification