£55 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Southwark, Greater London
Construction And Property
Posted 5 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Location: London (with flexible and hybrid-working options)
Hours: Full Time (36 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary (2 months until further notice)
About the Role:
I'm looking for a Planning Policy Team Leader to join a high-profile London Local Authority’s Planning Policy team.
This is a key role with a significant opportunity to influence policy delivery, guide decision-making, and make a measurable, positive difference to the future of the borough.
In this role, you will:
- Provide expert guidance and manage delivery of planning policy initiatives and related projects.
- Support team members in delivering high-caliber policy documents and reports, ensuring they align with strategic priorities and legislation.
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders — internal colleagues, councillors, community groups, and external stakeholders — to enable collaborative policy making.
- Contribute to a range of policy responses and consultation processes.
- Support delivery of policy initiatives related to climate emergency, sustainable growth, and securing community benefits.
- Provide clear, accurate, and insightful advice to aid decision makers, while navigating financial, legal, and political sensitivities.
About YouWe are looking for a candidate with:
- A degree in Town Planning or related discipline, or a relevant professional qualification.
- An in-depth understanding of the UK planning policy framework and its role in delivering sustainable community outcomes.
- Experience delivering policy and related initiatives within a local government context — with a strong understanding of climate emergency and community engagement.
- Ability to produce clear and well-evidenced reports, policy documents, and guidance.
- Collaborative interpersonal skills, a keen political awareness, and the ability to advise stakeholders effectively.
- Commitment to service delivery excellence, fairness, and ongoing improvement
Additional Information
- Rate: £55 per hour (Inside IR35)
- Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday) with occasional evening meetings
- Location: London — Flexible and Hybrid-working available
- Start Date: Immediate or as soon as possible
- Contract: Temporary with ongoing opportunity for extension, subject to performance and funding
To Apply:
Please submit your CV or to find out further information, get in touch.
Rahys Khan
Rahys.Khan@voxconsultants.com
02081384125
Division V85
Vox Network Consultants London
34 Lime Street
Greater London
EC3M 7AT
0208 1384125
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