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  • ServiceService:
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  • GradeGrade:
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  • About The Role

  • This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Bexley as we are at the heart of a regeneration and change as London moves east. 
     

    We are currently looking to attract an ambitious Principal Planner capable of leading on a wide range of large scale, complex applications. The ideal candidate will have relevant Planning qualifications and eligibility for membership of the RTPI. We are looking for an individual with substantial experience of working within Development Management and dealing with large scale complex schemes. You will be ambitious for new opportunities and want to work as part of platinum performing dynamic and friendly team to meet the Borough’s growth ambitions. This role is key for the delivery of the Council’s strategic corporate priorities. Working for us you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for our residents, securing ‘Growth’ with new homes and regenerating our town centres. If you’re looking for a new challenge, career progression and an accommodating working culture, come and join us on our journey.  

    For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mr Ian Smith, Area Planning Manager, 02030453775, ian.smith@bexley.gov.uk 

    Anticipated Interview Date: Late June 2026
     

    For a full list of the essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description online. 

     
  • About Us

  • Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

    Our Offer to you

    We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

    Recruitment Information

    As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email protected]

    This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

    We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

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