Principal Strategic Planner

Good Growth Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayors environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work. About the team The London Plan Team is a friendly and inclusive team of innovators and experts at the forefront of Planning, developing new forward thinking strategic policies to promote high quality sustainable development in London as we move towards a new London Plan.

We think long-term and big picture without taking our eye off the detail. Our work involves policy making to bring forward good growth that meets Londons needs in a sustainable way to deliver high quality living for all. We welcome and support new staff to make sure they become effective members of the team, helping them to realise their full potential, not only to deliver their responsibilities but also to help them achieve their own professional career aspirations.

About the role The London Plan (the Mayors Spatial Development Strategy), shapes the growth of London as a whole, setting the parameters and policies for development across the capital, from planning for the homes and employment space that Londoners need, to delivering the infrastructure necessary to meet growth ambitions. Its an exciting time to join as we are in the process of preparing a new draft plan, and the programme leading up to and including the plans examination-in-public and adoption.

From leading conversations and engagement with stakeholders and communities, to producing data-driven evidence, and using your judgment and knowledge to advise the Senior Team and Deputy Mayor on planning and policy formation, no two days will be the same. Youll be part of a friendly team with a to-do list that will continue to build on previous successes to: plan homes for Londons population supercharge the delivery of affordable housing deliver net zero by 2030 plan for Londons future employment land and jobs protect Londons industrial land tackle poor air quality increase take-up of walking, cycling and public transport deliver the infrastructure necessary to support growth further the design agenda for London through policy on heritage, protected views and tall buildings address inequality through policies that contribute positively to inclusion and accessibility understand the views of stakeholders and Londoners to inform the next iteration of the London Plan widen participation in the planning system.

This role is within the housing sub-team of the London Plan. Youll be a skilled communicator, with a successful track record of policy development and plan-making, ideally with particular experience in planning for housing growth and a firm understanding of the importance and challenges around delivering affordable housing.

Experience of working in planning policy at a London borough will be particularly welcome. Youll have excellent knowledge of the range of planning issues facing the capital and be able to demonstrate your political awareness. Youll bring your enthusiasm to work with you in a role where you can benefit from professional development opportunities and on-the-job learning, as well as wider leadership opportunities, e.g. through participation in and leadership of our staff networks, and involvement in work to promote the equalities, diversity and inclusion agenda.

This helps to make the GLA a great place to work, and a place that reflects the communities we serve. Were positive about flexible and hybrid working, with regular attendance at our office at Union Street, SE1 (Mondays) with an expectation that staff may need to attend in person up to 1 or 2 additional days per week, (site visits or attendance at other external meetings count towards this).

We are a diverse organisation and particularly welcome applications from minority groups including black and minority ethnic staff and the LGBTQ community. What your day will look like Lead or contribute to spatial strategies: development, monitoring and review of the London Plan. Mayors Briefings and reports for the Mayor, Assembly and other organisations on planning and spatial development issues. Lead or contribute to the initiation, design, management and completion of relevant policy development projects and research.

Lead or contribute to advice on planning briefs, development proposals and the plans and strategies of other agencies especially Local Development Documents and the development plans of authorities outside London. Lead or contribute to coordination, liaison and engagement processes necessary to address spatial development and planning issues. Prepare responses on behalf of the GLA to complex issues raised by the public and diverse agencies.

Lead on or contribute to representation of the Mayors planning and development policies, concerns and objectives to examinations in…