Job summary
Key skills required for this role
Strategic Planner, Major Applications
Important
Local Authority Experience, RTPI
Job description
Our public sector client, is seeking a Principal Strategic Planner on a contract basis. This pivotal role involves contributing to the delivery of the Authority's statutory planning responsibilities for London while providing expert advice on strategic planning and spatial development.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Adopting a flexible working approach to support the Authority's statutory planning duties for London.
2. Providing expert advice on current and emerging strategic planning matters and spatial development trends.
3. Offering spatial planning advice on development management, Local Development Documents, and other mayoral concerns.
4. Contributing to the production of the London Plan, SPGs, Opportunity Areas, and related planning frameworks.
5. Processing large-scale applications for developments of potential strategic importance referred to the Mayor.
6. Leading or contributing to spatial strategies, monitoring the Mayor's strategies and environment impact assessments.
7. Negotiating Section 106 agreements and advising on borough development plan documents and local plans.
8. Leading or contributing to policy development projects, planning briefs, and the plans of agencies outside London.
Job Requirements:
9. Experience in development management and planning policy.
10. Strong understanding of spatial strategies and the strategic planning process.
11. Expertise in processing strategic planning application referrals and negotiating Section 106 agreements.
12. Ability to contribute to the production of Opportunity Area Planning Frameworks and related planning documents.
13. Proficiency in preparing complex briefings and reports for senior officials and external organisations.
14. Skilled in engaging with diverse agencies and addressing strategic and spatial development issues.
15. Ability to manage staff and resources as per organisational policies and standards.
16. A flexible approach to work and strong problem-solving skills.
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