LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH

Job Title: Head of Organisation Culture and Engagement Salary Range: MG2 £66,318 - £80,874 Permanent Full Time: 36 hrs per week Location: Wandsworth Town Hall, Twickenham Civic Centre and Remote Do you have a passion for fostering vibrant workplace cultures and enhancing employee engagement? Richmond and Wandsworth are two vibrant local authorities with a good reputation for staff satisfaction, but we aspire to be a 'Great Employer'. As the Head of Organisation Culture and Engagement, you will be at the forefront of fostering a bold, positive, and welcoming organisational culture within Richmond and Wandsworth Councils - Better Service Partnership. Your mission will be to ensure that the employee voice is not only heard but also valued, creating an environment where staff feel inspired and engaged. You will oversee a wide range of initiatives which impact staff wellbeing, equality, motivation, productivity and retention. Deputising for the Assistant...

Assistant Director (Children We Care For) £93,672 - £110,463 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 hours) Wandsworth Ofsted rating: Good Hear from Rasheed Pendry our Director of Children's Social Care and our young people on what we are looking for. Why Wandsworth Our journey never stops, and we continue to foster and develop the conditions to ensure transformational impact for our children and families . Thisrole is a central part of our ambition to ensure all children and young people can thrive and reach their full potential. Being chosen as the London Borough of Culture for 2025, these are exciting times to join us at Wandsworth and explore the new opportunities that will be available for our families and young people. The Role Reporting directly to the Director of Children's Social Care,you will be part of an experienced senior leadership team, leading and managing operational teams.The Assistant Director will create the right culture and...

Job Title: Senior Development Viability Officer Salary Range: Linked Grade PO2 -PO4 £38,133 to £52,632 Depending on Skills and Experience Full Time Permanent , 36 hours per week Location : Home working and Offices based in Wandsworth and Richmond Are you passionate about securing affordable housing to meet the need of local residents? Do you have an excellent understanding of planning policy and affordable housing economic viability? Could you bring knowledge about planning and viability together to develop opportunities to deliver affordable housing through planning? Are you looking for working arrangements that enhance your work-life balance? Do you want to join a positive and ambitious team? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Spatial Planning service for a new permanent Senior Development Viability Officer. You will be part of a new viability arm of the Spatial Planning Team and lead...

Job Title: Principal Planning Officer Salary Range: From £48,600-£58,893, Depending on Skills and Experience Permanent, Full Time Twickenham, UK Objective of role 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. With interesting major developments on the horizon, we are expanding the Strategic Applications Team at Richmond and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Principal Planning Officer to join the Team, where you can broaden your experience in a unique environment. About the role The main duties include dealing with complex applications, pre-application submissions, screening and scoping opinion requests, appeals as required,...

Job Title: Development Viability Officer Salary Range: Linked Grade Scale 6 -PO1 £30,483 to £44,139 Depending on Skills and Experience Full Time Permanent , 36 hours per week Location : Home working and Offices based in Wandsworth and Richmond Are you passionate about securing affordable housing to meet the need of local residents? Are you eager to develop your knowledge of planning policy and affordable housing economic viability? Could you apply your knowledge about planning and viability to develop opportunities to deliver affordable housing through planning? Are you looking for working arrangements that enhance your work-life balance? Do you want to join a positive and ambitious team? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Spatial Planning service for a new permanent Development Viability Officer. You will be part of a new viability arm of the Spatial Planning Team and work on viability...

Would you like to improve the outcomes for residents over the age of 18 who have physical disabilities and older people with physical and mental health disabilities? Are you passionate about spending every day at work knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of our residents? If yes , we have the perfect role for you! This is a great opportunity to join our friendly and supportive Richmond and Barnes Locality Social Care team led by engaging and experienced senior managers. The team consist of a Locality Manager, Assistant Locality Managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, and Social Care Assessors who provide a holistic, personalised, strength-based service to residents over the age of 18 who have physical disabilities and older people with physical and mental health disabilities. The team is based 12 minutes from Clapham Junction in the heart of East Sheen. The team is co-located with our district nursing colleagues and conveniently situated next...

The role Arts and Events Manager (Alton) PO1 Fixed Term (until 30 June 2026) Full Time (36 hours) Wandsworth Hybrid Working: at least 3 days Wandsworth/Roehampton based, remainder of the days can be home working. One of the office days will be Wednesdays due to team meetings. We are seeking an Arts and Events Manager to join us on a fixed-term contract to work within the Arts and Culture Service on embedding cultural engagement opportunities within the renewal programme for the Alton estate in Roehampton. The next two years will be an exciting time for the service, as we become London Borough of Culture 2025. Wandsworth is changing and culture will be at the heart of developing a people-led approach to health, happiness and equality of opportunity. Our programme for the year promises to be a trailblazer for London becoming a Creative Health Capital City - a place where better health outcomes are achieved through the healing, inspirational power of culture...

Job Title: Principal Planning and Sustainability Officer Salary Range: PO6 £48,600 to £58,893 Depending on Skills and Experience 2 year Fixed-Term Appointment Location : Wandsworth Are you looking for working arrangements that enhance your work-life balance? Do you want to join a positive and ambitious team? Do you have an excellent understanding of sustainability and climate resilience matters? If so, we'd love to hear from you! An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Spatial Planning service for a Principal Planning Sustainability Officer to be based within the Spatial Planning and Design Team leading on climate change andsustainability. CC1 There has never been a more challenging - or rewarding - time to work for Richmond and Wandsworth. About the role Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have ambitious strategies to make both boroughs net zero carbon by 2043. The Principal Planning Sustainability Officer is a...

Job Title: Senior Planner (Development Management) Salary Range: PO2 - PO4 £38,133 to £52,632 Depending on Skills and Experience Full Time Permanent , 36 hours per week Location : Wandsworth Town Hall and Twickenham Civic Centre The Role We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Planning Officer within our Development Management Team, based in Richmond. The main duties include dealing with complex applications, pre-application submissions, appeals as required, providing senior level support, signing off reports and assisting the Principal and Team Manager in leading an area team. With excellent communication skills you'll assume responsibility for effective negotiation and resolution, to ensure outcomes that reflect the Council's wider positive objectives and policies of promoting high quality and innovative development, while conserving the historic character of the Borough. Who are we Richmond is arguably London's most attractive borough...

Job Title: Planner (Development Manager) Salary Range: Scale 6- PO1 £30,483 to £44,139 Depending on Skills and Experience Full Time, Permanent, 36 hours Location : Home working and Office based in Twickenham Civic Centre The Role With interesting developments on the horizon, we are expanding the Strategic Applications Team at Richmond and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Planning Officer to join the Team. The main duties include dealing with major and some complex applications, pre-application submissions and appeals as required. With excellent communication skills you'll assume responsibility for effective negotiation and resolution, to ensure outcomes that reflect the Council's wider positive objectives and policies of promoting high quality and innovative development, while conserving the historic character of the Borough. The position will be based in Richmond, with opportunities for homeworking. Who are we Richmond is arguably London's...

Job Title :Conservation and Urban Design Officer Salary Range: Scale 6- PO1 £30,483- £44,139 Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (18 hours per week) Do you have passion and enthusiasm for Conservation and Urban Design? Do you want a diverse, exciting and challenging workload in a friendly team? Do you want to work in one of London's most exciting environments, leading and advising on urban design and design review? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Spatial Planning service for a new permanent part-time Conservation and Urban Design Officer. The role is based within the Planning Policy and Design team, where there is a small team of specialists dealing with urban design and conservation matters. You will have the opportunity to input into a range of urban design matters, including place making, plan making and development management functions of the service. About the role The...

Job Title: Senior Planning Enforcement Officer - Planning Obligations Salary Range: PO2- PO4 £38,133 to £52,632 Depending on Skills and Experience Full Time, 1 year fixed term appointment with potential for extending Location : Home working and Office based in Twickenham Civic Centre Objective of role Your primary role will be to investigate breaches of S106 legal agreements where planning obligations have not been fulfilled. Your investigations may lead to formal enforcement action, with an expectation that court proceedings, including High Court Injunctions will be sought if necessary. You will assist our legal advisors and where appropriate attend court to give evidence on behalf of the Council. This role is a highly valued and will be an integral part of the Council's new 'Place Division'. Your work will ensure the Council receives the maximum benefit from development sites and will contribute towards affordable housing, public realm and social infrastructure....

Job Title : Senior CIL and S106 Officer Salary Range: Linked Grade PO2-PO4 £38,133-£52,632 Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed- Term Contract About us Do you have an excellent understanding of CIL and S106? Do you want to join a positive and ambitious team? Are you looking for working arrangements that enhance your work-life balance? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you. Wandsworth and Richmond Councils have an exciting opportunity within the Spatial Planning Service, administering CIL and S106 and focusing on enforcement of non-payment of CIL About the Role: The Senior CIL and S106 Officer will work on a range of case work from householder applications to high profile developments across both Boroughs, providing comprehensive professional advice to colleagues and Senior Managers, and liaising with developers and residents. You will have responsibility for ensuring the Council complies with legislative requirements in administering and collecting CIL...

Job Title: Principal Policy and Information Officer Salary Range: PO6 £48,600 to £58,893 Depending on Skills and Experience 2 year Fixed-Term Appointment Location : Wandsworth Are you looking for working arrangements that enhance your work-life balance? Do you want to join a positive and ambitious team? Do you have an excellent understanding of national, regional and local planning policy? If so, we'd love to hear from you! An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Spatial and Transport Planning service for a Principal Policy and Information Planner to be based within a team of professional planners leading on the development of the Wandsworth and Richmond Local Plans and related policies. There has never been a more challenging - or rewarding - time to work for Richmond and Wandsworth. About the role The Principal Policy and Information Planner will act as a professional expert, lead on the implementation and delivery of planning policy, including...

Job Title: Homelessness Prevention and Customer Services Manager Salary Range: £48,600 - £68,241 Permanent - Fulltime Location: Housing Customer Centre, 90 Putney Bridge Road, SW18 Other essential information: Hybrid Working - Wandsworth only Objective of role The Prevention and Solutions Service in Wandsworth has expanded to meet the demand of homelessness which also reflects that Housing & Homelessness are a key council priority. We are a Service that is committed to excellent Customer Care standards. We are focused on early intervention to prevent homelessness, greater partnership working to provide tailored support, offering a wide range of housing options along with setting good practice working. We are also enthusiastic and keen to invest in our staff through the delivery of extensive training and creative ways of learning for continuous development, understanding that they are key to driving service standards. About the role The role of...

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting opportunity to progress your career and deliver on health and social care priorities? Do you thrive working within and leading a fast paced, adult social care team? Are you interested in delivering a high-quality service that makes the difference to our residents and the community? We are seeking to welcome Assistant Service Managers, in our Hospital Social Work teams, who will share our values and vision for integrating health and social care and our discharge to assess services. "Delivering the best for residents" is our vision in Adult Social Care across Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership. Above all, we promote wellbeing and choice, supporting people to remain active in their communities and to retain their independence for as long as possible. We are committed to positive outcomes, ensuring that people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. About the role Richmond Response...