Senior Planning Policy Officer

Location: Lynton House, Ilford

Permanent, Full Time

We are modernising Redbridge and unlocking the potential in our people. Redbridge is a place with big ambitions, and we want to grasp the opportunities we've not yet fully delivered on, particularly around regeneration, inclusive growth, housing, and how we modernise the way we work.

This is a genuinely exciting time to be part of our story. We are a council with a strong record of delivery. Redbridge is at an important time in its development, with a plan to review key policy documents and deliver good growth.

We need to proactively manage the investment being made in the borough to deliver a significant amount of new housing and supporting community infrastructure, drive economic growth to encourage local businesses to thrive and create a place in which people are proud to live, work and visit.

As a Senior Planning Policy Officer your role will be critical in helping to support and shape this new vision.

Working as part The Planning Team that won Best Council Service Team at The Municipal Journal (The MJ) Awards in 2022 you will have the opportunity to work on a range of topics spanning urban and rural issues.

About the Role

This full-time permanent role offers the flexibility of working within our offices in Ilford (Usually 2 days a week) and working from home, allowing you that extra freedom and work life balance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To formulate and draft policy for statutory and non- statutory planning documents, developing planning policy, including preparing and drafting policy for the review of the Redbridge Local Plan
• To make proposals for the analysis of data, including undertaking the design of data collection exercises, cross- referencing data from disparate sources, applying such analysis and outcomes to the review and development of planning policies and proposals.
• To provide timely and relevant advice on planning policy and its interpretation, including preparing expert advice to Council Committees, Members, Public Inquiries, Examinations in Public, and public meetings as required.
• To play a role in supporting Corporate Objectives for investment and new development in the borough including the regeneration of Ilford and improving quality of life.
• To ensure that there is full and effective engagement of public and stakeholders in the planning policy processes.

An RTPI accredited postgraduate degree and experience is required.

Interviews expected to take place week commencing 22nd September 2025.

For further information about the job role please contact: - Suzanne.lansley@redbridge.gov.uk

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.