Senior Planner

Overview

Richmond Council is part of the Place Division and the Spatial and Planning Service under the wider Chief Executive’s Directorate. Richmond Council is positive and ambitious – when you join Richmond Council, you’ll apply the same approach.

About the Role:

The Senior Planner (Policy) will independently manage areas of planning policy, including leading on Local Plan evidence base preparation, policy drafting and representing the Council at Examinations in Public in both Richmond and Wandsworth.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive and detailed policy advice on planning applications and pre-application advice requests.
• Managing key specialist projects related to planning policy and the broader implementation of Local Plans.
• Coaching and supervising junior planning officers.

Who Richmond Council is:

Richmond Council's team plays a key role in providing definitive and professional advice for the two Councils. You will bring an excellent understanding of national, regional, and local planning policy.

What Richmond Council Offer:

Richmond Council offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward Richmond Council's employees:

• 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A generous pension plan.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making Richmond Council's recruitment practices as inclusive as possible. Richmond Council promote equality and diversity and develop a culture that values differences.