Southwark Council · London · £54k–£62k
This is a live UK-based role at Southwark Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 26 September 2026. Listed as open until 28 October 2026.
Why Southwark? Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with conservation areas, historic buildings, social enterprises and a young, diverse, and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark 2030 and Southwark Stands Together, underpins all that we do. Do you have a passion for urban planning and a flair for producing effective, evidenced planning policies? If so, Southwark Council is calling you to join us as a Planning Team Leader, where your expertise will shape the future of our vibrant community! Your role is not just important; it's transformative to our borough with many new developments taking place along the river Thames, residential estates at Elephant and Castle, at the former Surrey Docks at Canada Water, and through to Peckham and Camberwell. We have started on the process of updating the Southwark Plan under the new planning system. Your work will be varied and will include leading on Housing workstreams and digital initiatives. You will provide essential input into the Southwark Plan and the emerging London Plan and provide a leadership role within the team. We provide a strong emphasis on training and continued professional development and access to an extensive programme of training opportunities. What You'll Be Doing Do you have a passion for urban planning and a flair for producing effective, evidenced planning policies? If so, Southwark Council is calling you to join us as a Planning Team Leader, where your expertise will shape the future of our vibrant community! Your role is not just important; it's transformative to our borough with many new developments taking place along the river Thames, residential estates at Elephant and Castle, at the former Surrey Docks at Canada Water, and through to Peckham and Camberwell. We have started on the process of updating the Southwark Plan under the new planning system. Your work will be varied and will include leading on Housing workstreams and digital initiatives. You will provide essential input into the Southwark Plan and the emerging London Plan and provide a leadership role within the team. We provide a strong emphasis on training and continued professional development and access to an extensive programme of training opportunities. Your mission: Lead a sub-team within our Planning Policy team, guiding crucial work on Southwark’s Local Plan, with a technical focus on Housing delivery…
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