Person Specification
Personal Qualities
- A genuine interest in the planning and development of Old Oak and Park Royal
- A conceptual and practical understanding of the principles of successful urban planning and place making
- An understanding of the highest standards in planning and design
- Vision and ambition for how Old Oak and Park Royal could develop
- Independence of thought and an ability and desire to engage in open and honest debate
- The personal stature and credibility to contribute to a high calibre Planning Committee and to operate as an ambassador for the Development Corporation
- An ability to understand and take account of the views of a mix of stakeholders, including community stakeholders
- A commitment to achieving inclusive outcomes for the full range of diverse interests and characteristics of both our local and wider London communities
- The highest standards of personal integrity, responsibility and accountability
Skills and Experience
In addition to the personal qualities set out above, candidates should ideally be able to demonstrate experience in some or all of the following areas:
- Considerable experience of Planning in a Planning, Regeneration, Housing or Legal context
- Direct experience or a close understanding of the communities and socioeconomics of West London
- Experience of engagement with diverse communities
- Ability to assimilate and interpret a wide range of information and the ability to reason logically and objectively
- Experience of major regeneration projects
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills with the ability to act as an ambassador for the OPDC