Planner

Planner REF: 2687
SO2 Career Graded - PO1, £42,912 pa rising in annual increments to £45,852
Full time (35 hours)
12 Months - Fixed Term Contract 
The post's salary currently attracts a market supplement of 8.5% per month

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

The role sits in our Development Management team and provides a perfect opportunity for successful candidates to thrive and progress in their planning career developing important skills on exciting and challenging planning applications.

There are three Area Teams within Development Management, each covering a number of diverse wards across the Borough and wide range of application types and scale.

This position offers an opportunity to join our dynamic management team and be at the forefront of developing new and innovative working practices. We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Planning Officer to be part of our team.

We are forward thinking in approach towards equality, inclusivity, and diversity and pride ourselves on flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

About the Role:

We have a Planning Officer opportunity within our Development Management service.  The successful candidate will need to negotiate the best possible development outcomes in a positive and solutions led manner and help deliver a high-performing service. 

The postholder will work in a matrix way, being an integral part of the Development Management Team through dealing effectively with pre-applications, planning applications and appeals.

The successful candidate will be expected to present applications to the Planning Applications Committee, and to ensure reports and other documents prepared are of a high standard.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate experience and knowledge of Development Management; and that they are an effective communicator who can engage well with colleagues, developers, investors, partners and residents and build good relationships with Members of the Planning Applications Committee.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A”. It should also cover the following:

• Thorough knowledge of all relevant planning legislation, policies and procedures.
• An RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent
• Experience of development management or related planning work.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description & Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kiri Shuttleworth at [email protected] , Jennifer Walsh at [email protected] or Jessie Rotrand at [email protected]

Recruitment Timelines:

Closing date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 11th February 2026.

Interviews: W/C 23rd February 2026.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

·       Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.

·       Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.

·       Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

·       Hybrid Working.

·       Employee Assistance Programme.

·       Discounts at local restaurants.

·       Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.

·       Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.

·       Cycle to Work Scheme.

·       Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.

·       Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check.  Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers