Role: Principal Planning Officer REF 140570
Contract Length: Until 31/03/2027
Location: Hackney
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £279 per day
Security Clearance: Standard
About the Role
Spinwell is recruiting for a Governance & Reporting Manager an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Casework Leadership: Lead on pre-application advice, high-level planning applications, and negotiations on complex proposals, securing tangible financial and community infrastructure benefits via Section 106 agreements.
- Planning Appeals Coordination: Coordinate the planning appeal function for the Development Management team, acting as the Council’s lead officer at Public Inquiries, hearings, and written representations.
- Team Leadership & Mentoring: Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and mentoring to junior planners, supporting their professional development and deputising for the DM Team Leader when required.
- Stakeholder & Public Engagement: Represent the Council at Planning Committees, public forums, and developer meetings, ensuring clear, accessible communication across Hackney’s diverse communities.
- Service Improvement: Drive innovative solutions, contribute to policy reviews, and assist in refining workflow systems and performance metrics across the service.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Qualifications: A postgraduate qualification in Town Planning and full corporate membership of (or eligibility for) the RTPI (Mandatory).
- Technical Expertise: Substantial experience operating at a senior level within Development Management, with an in-depth understanding of current planning legislation, inner-urban planning issues, and complex legal agreements.
- Appeals & Inquiries Experience: Proven ability to prepare evidence and present robust, defensible arguments in public forums, committees, and inquiries.
- Mentorship & Collaboration: A track record of mentoring staff, fostering collaborative team working, and managing challenging workloads under minimal supervision.
- Values-Led Approach: A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and customer-focused public service delivery.
- Flexibility: Willingness to attend evening Planning Committees or other public meetings outside standard working hours as required.
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