Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Urban Development Analyst to join our team at the Greater London Authority. This is an exciting opportunity to work on strategic planning applications and contribute to the Mayor's expert Viability Team.
About the Role
* You will work alongside other members of the Planning and Viability Teams to advise the Mayor of London on strategic planning applications and related policy and guidance.
* You will work with teams across the GLA and the wider sector to monitor the implementation of the Mayor's policies and help to promote best practice across the public, private, and community sectors.
* You will develop your skills, knowledge, and experience to assist in the assessment of viability and support the delivery of affordable housing and sustainable development across London.
Requirements
* Knowledge and understanding of national, regional, and London strategic planning and development issues, legal processes, policy trends, and broad knowledge and understanding of local planning issues and processes.
* Evidence of an ability to investigate, analyse, and present policy and urban design solutions for planning issues.
* Excellent communication skills and evidence of ability to prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, and briefings.
* Substantial progress towards either a degree in planning or equivalent or postgraduate qualification with eligibility for Royal Town Planning Institute membership or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
* Broad understanding and experience in strategy or policy production, local plan-making, supplementary planning documents, projects, and development frameworks, or affordable housing and development viability research and monitoring.
Benefits
* A competitive salary of £44,426 per annum.
* The opportunity to work on high-profile projects and contribute to the Mayor's strategic aims.
* A supportive and collaborative team environment.