13 Oct
Tower Hamlets Partnership
London
Job description
12 Months Maternity Cover
Role Purpose
Tower Hamlets is an exciting and fast changing location which includes the Tower of London World Heritage Site, Whitechapel, Brick Lane, Canary Wharf and the Olympic legacy.
It’s one of London’s most diverse boroughs and has one of the highest targets for new homes and jobs in the capital, plus numerous complex and strategic applications.
There are over fifty conservation areas, hundreds of listed buildings and an extensive river frontage including Tower Bridge.
You will not find a more interesting and varied place to develop your career. There is an opportunity for a highly motivated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
specialist to join our Development Management Team to help manage significant growth and deliver sustainable development.
Key Responsibilities
Tower Hamlets is one of the only local planning authorities to employ a dedicated EIA resource, and as such this is a unique opportunity for an experienced EIA professional to join our busy planning service.
The role includes preparing screening and scoping opinions, scrutinising ESs, securing mitigation measures , and working with planning officers on EIA developments, this role will play a key part in managing and delivering sustainable growth and regeneration in Tower Hamlets.
The role will also be responsible for managing contracts with external consultants and managing the finances of the contracts.
The role holder will be key point of contact on EIA matters within the Council, and as such will need to be confident working independently to resolve complex environmental issues, and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Council’s EIA consultants, developers and their consultants,
planning officers, council members, statutory consultees and the general public.
Requirements
The successful candidate will need to have a detailed understanding of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (as amended), with specific knowledge of the local planning authority’s roles and responsibilities.
You will need good time management skills, organisational skills, and an eye for detail, whilst being able to make robust decisions in a timely manner.
Additional Information
The Council would very much welcome applications for this minimum 12month maternity cover role on a secondment basis (both external or potentially internal secondment basis).
The Council offers competitive pay and conditions,
with generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, staff benefits, a modern workplace, travel card (Zone 2-3) and a supportive environment including training opportunities to develop your career.
The Council has recently moved to new offices in Whitechapel with a modern working environment and excellent transport links, including the new Elizabeth Line.
This post is open to the following types of applicants : Redeployees / Internal / External / Secondment
All applications should be made via our online application system, no CV’s or alternative forms of applications are accepted.
Internal employees should apply via the council's Intranet. External applicants apply via the Council's website class "ql-align-justify">
For an informal discussion,
please contact the EIA Officer, Clare Siemers
Additional Details
Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that : people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities;
we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough.
We want people who aspire to our TOWER values : Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.
▶️ Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Officer
🖊️ Tower Hamlets Partnership
📍 London