Location
Camden, London - Hybrid working from 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG and home working

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
Starting salary: £43,615 up to £49,999

About the Role
This role contributes to the provision of a responsive, high performing and high-quality Development Management Service with responsibility for development management work including application processing; pre-application advice; and enforcement investigations, proceedings and projects. You will also be involved in negotiating planning performance agreements, planning obligations and/or contributions through CIL/S106, to be invested in the borough’s built environment and infrastructure. Preparation of evidence for appeals including presenting at hearings, correspondence and other duties as may be required. You will work on specific projects to support our digital strategy to tackle the climate crisis.

The ideal post holder will carry out work that directly maintains and improves the quality of the physical environment of the borough and the lives of its residents.

We are looking for someone who can ensure all Development Management decisions and enforcement actions comply with relevant legislation, statutory and other Council plans, policies and guidelines and that these decisions can be effectively defended in planning appeals as necessary.

Alternative flexible working options are available and open to discussion.

This role is offered as either 1 x Permanent or 1 x Fixed Term Contract (1 year).

Camden Council is committed to inclusion and the recruitment to this role is anonymised to reduce the impact of unconscious bias.

Experience
Experience of working within Development Management in a local authority environment is required.

About you
An enthusiastic and personable planner with strong communication and negotiation skills who is motivated to deliver for the people of Camden. You will be organized and efficient, able to manage a high caseload and multiple demands on your time. Dedicated to achieving the highest quality outcomes working independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications
Completed or working towards a degree level qualification or equivalent apprenticeship in Town Planning with eligibility for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), or have sufficient work experience to meet eligibility for RTPI membership.