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Planning Information and Monitoring Officer 

£31,821 - £45,763

Fixed Term 24 Month Contract

Full Time

Wandsworth, Richmond and Hybrid 

Would you like a role in shaping the planning policies of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth?

Do you have strong analytical and data skills, and experience using GIS?

Are you a planning graduate with a flair for statistics?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking an Planning Information and Monitoring Officer for a 24-month contract to support the Spatial Planning and Design Team. In this role, you will help collect, produce, and report on planning-related data that is essential to our work. This role is key to helping the Place and Growth Directorate maintain its reputation for delivering an excellent planning service to all our customers and would be particularly suitable for a recent planning / environmental studies graduate.

The role is based within the Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership and will involve working across both boroughs.

About the role 

Assist in the preparation of evidence base studies and produce data to support the reviews of the Richmond and Wandsworth Local Plans and other planning policy projects. This will include monitoring and reporting on developments, monitoring housing delivery, affordable housing, land use, and sustainability outcomes. You will also play a key role in providing and analysing statistics on the Councils’ planning performances. 

You will 

• Need to demonstrate accuracy in collating and using planning-related data, liaising closely with a wide range of officers to deliver accurate and timely research reports, and respond to a variety of requests for information.
• Use a wide range of digital and/or specialist software to collate, query, analyse, interpret and present development monitoring, demographic and socio-economic data to facilitate the development of clear and robust policy formulation and the production of regular authorities’ monitoring reports.
• Support the delivery of high-quality planning policy aligned with national and regional guidance, ensuring a robust evidence base for developing and monitoring local plans and meeting legislative requirements.

Who we are

Wandsworth is a thriving Inner London Borough on the southern banks of the River Thames that is steeped in a diverse history. The borough features landmarks such as the iconic Battersea Power Station, Ram Brewery and Clapham Junction Station, and is acknowledged for its famous green spaces such as Wandsworth and Clapham Commons, Putney Heath and the Grade II* listed Battersea Park.

Richmond is arguably London’s most attractive borough with the River Thames running for over 10 miles through the borough, linking Hampton Court Palace, Richmond and Twickenham town centres

and Kew Gardens with London. Richmond boasts Royal Parks and open spaces, historic houses, vibrant town centres bursting with life, as well as being the home of English rugby.

We are part of the Spatial Planning Service under the wider Place and Growth Directorate.

We are positive and ambitious – When you join us, you’ll apply the same approach.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• a degree-level qualification in town planning or other relevant subject;
• experience in Microsoft Excel, databases, and GIS (desirable);
• an understanding of current planning legislation, policy, and guidance; and
• an eye for detail and excellent data analysis skills.

You will be positive in your approach, proactive, and have a commitment to achieving accurate and high-quality information outputs.

Closing Date:  3rd August 2025

Shortlisting Date: W/C 4th August 2025

Interview Date: W/C 4th or W/C 11th possible 

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Adam Hutchings, Spatial Planning and Design Team Manager on 020 8871 6650 or email adam.hutchings@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Please register and apply online via the Richmond and Wandsworth Careers site. You will be required to submit your CV and a supporting statement addressing how you meet the requirements of this role. If you are having difficulty in applying online, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. 

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils