About the Role
As a Major Projects Planner, you will be a senior expert within the team, responsible for managing complex projects and providing specialist advice. You will deputise for senior managers as required and play a key role in the team's success.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Project Leadership: Taking lead responsibility for a full range of complex and strategically important Development Management projects, including major applications and appeals at Public Inquiries.
* Negotiation & Stakeholder Management: Working collaboratively with developers and stakeholders to resolve potential conflicts and negotiating to secure significant financial and other community benefits through S.106 legal agreements.
* Expert Advice & Communication: Acting as the Council's senior expert spokesperson on Development Management issues, preparing and presenting high-level, complex reports, and representing the Council at committees and other public forums.
* Team Contribution: Mentoring more junior staff, contributing to the team's performance management, and helping to develop a positive and customer-friendly planning service.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced planner with a deep understanding of urban planning issues and a track record of successfully managing major applications.
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following mandatory criteria:
* Qualifications: You must hold a Post-Graduate qualification in Town Planning and have membership of, or be eligible for, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
You will also have:
Experience:
* A minimum of 5 years' knowledge of the legislative, policy, and procedural frameworks within which the planning service operates.
Extensive post-qualification experience in Development Management.
* Proven experience negotiating on complex applications to secure community benefits.
* Experience mentoring staff.
Skills & Knowledge:
* A thorough knowledge of planning law and procedures as they relate to complex applications (including those with Environmental Impact Assessments) and appeals.
* The ability to produce and present clear, concise, and effective reports, both written and oral.
* Excellent skills in negotiation, persuasion, and influence.
* The ability to manage an extensive and demanding workload to meet performance targets with minimal supervision.
* A working knowledge of relevant IT systems such as Word, planning databases, and GIS.
Why Work for Hackney?
Join a forward-thinking London borough committed to delivering excellent services. We offer:
* A competitive salary and a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
* A commitment to your continuous professional development.
* Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
* The opportunity to work on a diverse and exciting range of major developments.
Please note: This post is politically restricted and will require you to be able and willing to attend meetings or undertake work outside of normal working hours.
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