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Principal Planning Officer
Posted 1 day 16 hours ago by Greater London Authority (GLA)
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Good Growth
Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor's environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.
About the team
The Oxford Street Transformation team was established to deliver on the Mayor's ambition for Oxford Street as set out in his joint announcement with the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner in September 2024. The team is responsible for delivering the Mayor's vision to turn Oxford Street into a premier shopping and leisure destination, that reflects its place at the centre of a global city, attracting tourists and locals alike, and generating significant economic activity. A flagship project demonstrating the Mayor's commitment to high streets and to London's global status, proposals include:
As part of the GLA Oxford Street Transformation team, the post holder will contribute to developing operational proposals for the transfer of planning functions to a new Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) to manage the regeneration of Oxford Street in line with the Mayor's proposals and working closely with boroughs partners, GLA teams and relevant government departments in the process. If a decision is subsequently made to create the MDC (subject to the outcome of a recent consultation), the post holder will contribute to setting up its planning department and would be expected to transfer to its Development Management team-contributing to the delivery of an efficient and proactive Development Management and planning service by managing a diverse caseload of planning applications and supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the team.
This is a unique, high-profile opportunity to shape the activities and structure of a new planning authority. We will be seeking those with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach who are excited to create something new.
This role's transfer into the MDC (if established, subject to the outcome of a recent consultation) is expected, but would be dependent on confirmation of the detailed organisational design.
What your day will look like
As part of the GLA Oxford Street Transformation team:
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
Communicating and Influencing
is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people; and sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
is setting high standards for oneself and others, and guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA's objectives and statutory obligations.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance:
is thinking ahead; managing time, priorities and risk; and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance:
is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance:
This role is based at the London Fire Brigade's Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).
How to apply
. click apply for full job details
Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor's environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.
About the team
The Oxford Street Transformation team was established to deliver on the Mayor's ambition for Oxford Street as set out in his joint announcement with the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner in September 2024. The team is responsible for delivering the Mayor's vision to turn Oxford Street into a premier shopping and leisure destination, that reflects its place at the centre of a global city, attracting tourists and locals alike, and generating significant economic activity. A flagship project demonstrating the Mayor's commitment to high streets and to London's global status, proposals include:
- Creating a pedestrianised boulevard to unlock the full potential of the street, creating beautiful public space and allowing for activation with a curated offer that promotes an attractive activity and trading offer
- Delivering a greener, more sustainable and climate resilient district - showcasing innovation in environmental and ecological design, supporting circular economy principles
- Creating an inclusive neighbourhood that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, removing barriers to participation and accessibility
- Harnessing exemplar design that showcases the best of London's talent, assets and opportunities - a place that Londoners feel proud of and those coming to London want to visit, invest in and return to.
As part of the GLA Oxford Street Transformation team, the post holder will contribute to developing operational proposals for the transfer of planning functions to a new Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) to manage the regeneration of Oxford Street in line with the Mayor's proposals and working closely with boroughs partners, GLA teams and relevant government departments in the process. If a decision is subsequently made to create the MDC (subject to the outcome of a recent consultation), the post holder will contribute to setting up its planning department and would be expected to transfer to its Development Management team-contributing to the delivery of an efficient and proactive Development Management and planning service by managing a diverse caseload of planning applications and supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the team.
This is a unique, high-profile opportunity to shape the activities and structure of a new planning authority. We will be seeking those with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach who are excited to create something new.
This role's transfer into the MDC (if established, subject to the outcome of a recent consultation) is expected, but would be dependent on confirmation of the detailed organisational design.
What your day will look like
As part of the GLA Oxford Street Transformation team:
- To lead on the development of proposals to deliver a high quality, effective and efficient development management and planning service in line with Mayoral proposals to establish a new MDC to manage the regeneration of Oxford Street.
- Contribute to the early implementation of such proposals and initial set up of the MDC's planning function, if a decision is made to establish it.
- Support the efficient day-to-day running of the Development Management service by monitoring and reviewing procedures and processes and contributing to the delivery of service improvement measures.
- Provide advice and briefings to senior management, Planning Committee and Board members on planning matters and represent the Corporation at meetings with key stakeholders including members of the public.
- Manage and assess a diverse caseload of planning applications in accordance with agreed performance targets by ensuring prompt registration and validation, consultation with stakeholders and compliance with statutory requirements. Prepare written reports for decision securing positive planning outcomes that contribute to the delivery of planning and regeneration objectives for Oxford Street.
- Proactively evaluate pre-application proposals, advising on planning policy compliance, the form and content of planning applications, procedural matters and all other relevant planning issues and negotiating Planning Performance Agreements as appropriate.
- Line manage Senior Planning Officers and other planning staff as appropriate and supervise their work on planning applications and pre-application proposals.
- Prepare statements of case and proofs of evidence that robustly defend planning decisions at appeal. Represent the Corporation at public inquiries and informal hearings.
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
- Possession of an appropriate planning qualification with eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute together with good post qualification experience in planning.
- Demonstrable experience of successfully managing own caseload, including major planning applications and the associated discharge of conditions.
- Good knowledge of planning issues, statutory development management processes, planning policies and the legislative framework
- Sound understanding of the working environment of a local planning authority
- Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders
Communicating and Influencing
is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
- Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication
- Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments
- Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities
- Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement
- Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation
is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people; and sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
- Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives
- Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities
- Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict
- Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect
- Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership
is setting high standards for oneself and others, and guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA's objectives and statutory obligations.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance:
- Seeks opportunities to develop professional skills and knowledge, and encourages team to do so
- Ensures own and others' workloads are realistic and achievable
- Provides staff with clear direction and objectives, ensuring they understand expectations
- Recognises achievements and provides constructive feedback and guidance
- Gives staff autonomy and confidence to perform well and to their potential
is thinking ahead; managing time, priorities and risk; and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance:
- Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables
- Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones
- Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work
- Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team's work is delivered to a high standard
- Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met
is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance:
- Takes decisions as necessary on the basis of the information available
- Makes decisions without unnecessarily referring to others
- Involves and consults internal and external stakeholders early in decisions that impact them
- Identifies potential barriers to decision-making and initiates action to move a situation forward
- Demonstrates awareness of the GLA's decision-making processes and how to use them
This role is based at the London Fire Brigade's Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).
How to apply
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