Senior Planning Projects Officer (Full Time)

Senior Planning Projects Officer

Help shape the future of our borough - from idea to delivery, you'll lead projects that make our neighbourhoods greener, fairer and better places to live.

Job Type: Full Time

Location: England, London, City of London

Salary: Negotiable

Expires: 18/11/2025

Job Description

You'll be turning big ideas into real improvements for our communities, playing a key role in bringing projects to life-from revitalising town centres and unlocking new housing to creating places residents are proud to call home.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on projects that support the Council's vision for a thriving, sustainable borough, with a focus on improving town centre vitality.
• Develop detailed project plans and manage budgets, seeking external funding opportunities and removing barriers to delivery.
• Work on major sites and regeneration schemes, exploring innovative ways to turn planning ambitions into action.
• Draft design guidelines, engagement strategies and support housing and infrastructure delivery.
• Build strong relationships across the Council and with external partners, including developers and local communities, to advance progress.
• Engage residents, councillors and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and driving consensus.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in planning, regeneration or urban design, with solid project management skills for larger or complex schemes.
• Hands on experience in community engagement, particularly in housing or placeshaping projects, and ability to translate feedback into tangible outcomes.
• Degree level education in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong IT, report writing and presentation skills.
• Proactive, people focused, with a can do attitude and genuine passion for making a difference.

Benefits & Development

At RBKC we invest in our people, providing CPD opportunities, professional membership funding, and tailored training. You'll have a clear progression path within the Planning service, with managers encouraging growth and new challenges.

Your work will be visible and rewarding-many projects are industry recognised, and you'll see the impact on neighbourhoods. Flexible working allows you to spend around three days a week in the borough, balancing collaboration with independence.

Interview Details

Interviews will take place on 18th November 2025.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - ensuring our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning, subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

How to Apply

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. Apply Now.