• Job Description

  Req#: 2273

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  Planning Monitoring Officer REF: 2273

  Hybrid Working

  Career graded SO2 – PO1: £41,580 pa raising in annual increments to £44,430 pa inc. LW

  Position currently attracts a market supplement of 8.5% per month

  Permanent and Full time

  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 on 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 develop 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. 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 Planning Policy team sits within the Climate, Planning & Transport Service, and, through the development of positive, innovative planning policy and guidance, plays in an instrumental role in delivering the priorities and ambitions of the Borough Plan. It is an exciting time to join the team - you will play a key role in implementing and reviewing Lambeth’s Local Plan to support the borough’s continued sustainable growth agenda.

  About the Role:

  We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual who has an interest in urban development, policy and data. You will be someone who has a passion for planning and for the positive changes it can bring in housing, employment, and other areas. You will play a key role in improving and streamlining our data collection and analysis processes, and communicating the successes, opportunities, and challenges that Lambeth faces in delivering on its development targets. You will be outward-looking and able to work well with colleagues across planning, regeneration and the wider council, as well as with external stakeholders and residents. Beyond your monitoring role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the policy work of the team, assisting with consultations, responses to national and regional policy changes, and policy development, and this role would be an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and expand your experience within the planning sector.

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

  Job Description and Person Specification

  Contact Information:

  For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steven Heywood at Sheywood1@lambeth.gov.uk

  Recruitment Timelines:

  Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 29 June 2025.

  Interview expected to take place weeks beginning 7 July and 14 July 2025.

  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.
  • Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
  • 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 and 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.

  We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.

• About the company

  Lambeth London Borough Council is the local authority for the London Borough of Lambeth in Greater London, England.

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