Due to a period of exciting change we have a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and diligent Principal Planning Officer to join our multi-disciplinary team. This is a professional role that requires a cross section of skills and behaviours to ensure high quality outputs that contribute towards Camden’s overarching objective to create a new piece of city at Euston, planned with the community at its heart.

The post is within the Euston team, which has responsibility for the development of planning policy for the Euston area, managing the pre-application and application process for the over site development above and around Euston Station and the HS2 station, shaping emerging designs for Network Rail and Crossrail 2 stations at Euston, considering wider opportunities around Euston Station and delivering the objectives of the Euston Area Plan. Whether HS2 goes ahead or not, there is a once in a generation opportunity to enhance and re-shape the Euston area through a positive planning approach and working with our local communities.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity the successful candidate must have a degree level qualification and a diploma or post graduate qualification in town planning with eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute. A hard working, dynamic planner is sought to develop appropriate planning/design frameworks to guide the delivery of the Euston Area Plan objectives working alongside other members of the Euston team.  You will take responsibility for effective negotiation, stakeholder involvement and conflict resolution to ensure high quality and innovative outcomes that reflect Council wide objectives and policies. The successful candidate will be able to work within a complex environment, taking responsibility for delivering defined outcomes in a high quality effective manner. You will be skilled at establishing relationship with and influencing key stakeholders and developing collaborative working arrangements. Experience of engaging with local communities to shape policy is essential.

You’ll have a proven track record of working within placeshaping in a local authority environment with thorough awareness of current and draft planning legislation at local, London regional and national levels.

About Camden 

Camden’s main offices are located in modern, award-winning offices at King’s Cross. You can expect an exceptional range of benefits including discounted access to the onsite leisure facilities with swimming pool, recognition and reward for high performance with progression and pay increases, flexible and agile working hours and access to a leading pension scheme.

Camden is proud to be the country’s first Timewise council and as part of this accreditation, we work to help parents balance work with childcare. This fits in with our aim to be leaders in innovative, flexible and part-time working that allows for different patterns of care and for parents to share childcare responsibilities.

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Camden are very proud to be accredited to the level of excellence for the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard.  The Mayor’s Good Work Standard sets the benchmark for the highest employment standards and demonstrates that as an employer, Camden is contributing to a fairer and more inclusive London. These good practices are also an important step in attracting and retaining a diverse, talented and productive workforce.

How to apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in this Job Profile attached at the bottom of this Advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions.

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk, or post to 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG.

Closing dates for applications: Thursday 27^th February 2020

Interviews to be held: TBC

Please quote reference: 190000Q7

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