Role Purpose Tower Hamlets is an exciting and fast-changing location that includes the Tower of London World Heritage Site, Whitechapel, Brick Lane, Canary Wharf, and the Lower Lea Valley. It’s one of London’s most diverse boroughs and has one of the highest targets for new homes and jobs in the capital, plus numerous complex and strategic applications. There are over fifty conservation areas, hundreds of listed buildings and an extensive river frontage including Tower Bridge. You will not find a more interesting and varied place to develop your career. There is an opportunity for a highly motivated planner to join our Development Management team to help manage significant growth and deliver sustainable development. Key Responsibilities We are looking for candidates who can process and determine the full range of planning applications received by the Council. You will also be responsible for negotiating pre-application proposals, including coordinating all associated assessment work, meetings and participation of relevant technical specialists, whilst offering excellent customer service. Requirements We are looking to employ planning officers to fill two vacancies to join our team who has a knowledge of key issues relating to planning and an understanding of the Town and Country Planning Act and the UK Planning Policy framework. You will need good time management skills, organisational skills, and an eye for detail, whilst being able to deliver robust recommendations in a timely manner. This is a career-grade post (Levels 1, 2 and 3) and, therefore, open to planning officers at any level in their career. Additional Information The Council offers competitive pay and conditions, generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, staff benefits, a modern workplace, travel allowance (equivalent to Zone 2-3), a supportive environment, and training opportunities to develop your career. The Council has new offices in Whitechapel with a modern working environment and excellent transport links, including the new Elizabeth Line. This post is open to the following types of applicants: Redeployees/ Internal/ External. All applications should be made via our online application system, no CV’s or alternative forms of applications are accepted. You should address all the requirements as outlined in the Persons Specification for the level you are applying for. Applicants should apply via the Council's website www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/careers For an informal discussion, please contact Team Leader in Development Management, Jane Jin - jane.jin@towerhamlets.gov.uk Closing date: 27 th October 2024 To apply, please click “Apply Now”.