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About the Role

The Principal Development Management Officer will play a key role in development management matters within a new planning service being created as part of the Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC). The Development Corporation will cover a strategically important area within Central London, focused on Oxford Street. The job will require a leading role in the assessment of complex, high profile planning applications with the Development Corporation area, ensuring decisions align with strategic regeneration objectives, statutory requirements, and relevant planning policy. This role will support the Head of Planning Delivery and Place Shaping by contributing to the efficient, effective and proactive delivery of the Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC) development management function. The role holder will provide expert planning advice and professional leadership to officers, members, applicants, and stakeholders, shaping high-quality design-led development that enhances Oxford Street’s role as a world-class retail, cultural, and commercial destination.

Responsibilities

Manage and assess a diverse caseload of planning applications in accordance with agreed performance targets by ensuring prompt registration and validation, consultation with stakeholders and compliance with statutory requirements.
Prepare written reports for decision securing positive planning outcomes that contribute to the delivery of planning and regeneration objectives for Oxford Street.
Proactively evaluate pre-application proposals, advising on planning policy compliance, the form and content of planning applications, procedural matters and all other relevant planning issues and negotiating Planning Performance Agreements as appropriate.
Line manage Senior Planning Officers and other planning staff as appropriate and supervise their work on planning applications and pre-application proposals.
Attend Planning Committee as required and provide planning advice and briefings to members, officers and senior management.
Prepare evidence and represent OSDC at appeals, hearings, inquiries and court proceedings as necessary.
Contribute to the effective operation, development and improvement of OSDC’s planning service, including planning policy, guidance, procedures, service development and professional stakeholder management.

Requirements

Possession of an appropriate planning qualification with eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute together with good post qualification experience in planning.
Demonstrable experience of successfully managing own caseload, including major planning applications and the associated discharge of conditions.
Good knowledge of planning issues, statutory development management processes, planning policies and the legislative framework.
Sound understanding of the working environment of a local planning authority.
Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Skills

Communicating and Influencing
Building and Managing Relationships
Decision-Making
Planning and Organising

Location

19-23 Wells Street, London W1T 3PQ

Work Type

Hybrid working up to 3 days a week
Job share considered

Experience Level

Good post qualification experience in planning

Education Level

Appropriate planning qualification with eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Salary/Compensations

£64,690 - £67,302 per annum

Benefits

30 days’ annual leave
Interest free season ticket loan
Interest free bicycle loan
Career average pension scheme

About the Company

The Oxford Street Development Corporation has been established to lead the long-term regeneration and transformation of Oxford Street and its surrounding area to deliver a world-class public realm and safer, cleaner streets, and to supporting high-quality development, culture and economic activity that keeps the area thriving.
Our OSDC Board is setting out the strategic direction of the organisation and brings diverse insight and cross-sector expertise including retail, property, leisure, fashion, music, theatre, media, law and politics.
Your will be joining a rapidly growing organisation fully dedicated to restore Oxford Street to its former glory and to shape its exciting next chapter.

Equal Opportunity

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview.
Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.