We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a Senior Planner, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £24.66 - £31.89 per hour

Hours Per Week :29.00

Responsibilities:

• To support team working with other professional staff on transport planning decisions, planning and transport policy and projects demonstrating an understanding of project management fully cooperating with all relevant colleagues and partner organisations and in accordance with all relevant procedures.
• To contribute to innovation and promotion of service excellence so that all aspects of the service are delivered in the most effective way.
  
• To demonstrate political awareness in the provision of expert advice to the public and senior officers of the council on planning decisions, policy and projects that are the responsibility of the postholder.
  
• To maintain the improvement in equal opportunities in employment, contribute to Southwark Stands Together, and service delivery.
  
• To undertake other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.

Qualifications:

• A degree in a relevant subject or a relevant professional qualification and evidence of continuing professional development with an understanding of management concepts, practices and principles gained through experience
• A in depth understanding of urban planning and regeneration issues in a major city context and how town and planning can contribute to this
  
• An understanding of the equalities issues in Southwark and equalities issues for the Council. This should include a practical understanding of the problems of social exclusion within an inner London borough.

Experience:

• Experience in supervising in a busy planning service, developing staff and responsibility for applications or projects.
• Experience of strategic planning and decision making at a local and regional level, working with a diverse local community, analysing their views and needs to achieve a positive outcome.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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