Architecture, Planning & Development

Planning Policy Team Leader.

London

£60p/hr +  

Per annum

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Ramla Warfa

Principal Consultant | Town Planning

 
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Are you ready to take the lead in shaping London’s planning future? This is your chance to step into a key leadership role within a dynamic policy team at a forward-thinking London LPA. If you’re passionate about planning policy, housing delivery, developing innovative SPDs, and mentoring a team of talented planners, we want to hear from you!

Job Title: Planning Policy Team Leader (Interim)
Location: London Local Planning Authority (Hybrid – 2 days in the office)
Contract Length: 12 months
Rate: £60 p/hr + DOE
Start Date: February 2025

I am working on behalf of a London Local Planning Authority to recruit an Interim Planning Policy Team Leader. This role involves leading a team of 12 officers and offers flexible working, including the option of a 4-day workweek.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the policy team to deliver housing-related projects, SPDs, and key outputs.

• Lead on housing delivery and contribute to shaping planning policies.

• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior staff members.

Who We’re Looking For:

• An experienced leader with strong management skills.

• Expertise in housing delivery and policy formulation.

• Principal Planners or Deputy Team Leaders with the right attitude and ambition to step into management are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to learn more, please get in touch!

Principal Consultant | Town Planning

Ramla Warfa

Ramla joined our Town Planning team in 2021 and took it upon herself to learn as much as she can about her industry, the market, and how best she can apply that knowledge to benefit her clients and candidates. Basically, she took it upon herself to work at being the best. I mean, the girl speaks four languages (Somali, Swedish, English, and Arabic), recruitment is a walk in the park.
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Your ambition is our ambition.
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