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A Place to Grow
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Role
You will lead the Planning Policy Team in implementing and reviewing our award-winning Local Plan, adopted in 2022, to support Brent’s continued sustainable growth agenda. The team is recognised and well-regarded for their role in the delivery the Council’s focus on place-making and a better Brent.
You will continue its record of sustained delivery of planning policy documents, in what will be a changing and challenging London and national policy and legislative context.
The Person
You will be someone who has a passion for planning and can communicate the positive change it can bring. You will have a record of delivery in planning policy, plans and good development, and the ability to motivate and support your team to do the same.
You will be outward looking and able to work well with colleagues in planning, regeneration and the wider Council, partners and residents, as well as those in West London and London.
Please see the Job Description to learn more.
Closing date: 08 June 2025 (23:00)
Additional Information
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk.
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