Contents
- Career development and progression with Bexley Council
- Place Directorate - Neighbourhoods, Housing and Strategic Planning
- E-learning – mandatory training
- Highways, Traffic and Infrastructure
- Environmental services
- Economic development and skills
- Libraries and communities
- Strategic planning: Transport and development, planning policy, place making and building control
- Planning and regulations
- Housing services
- Leisure, parks and open spaces
- Parking services
9. Planning and regulations
The Learning and Development opportunities within Planning & Regulations team are summarised as follows:
Coaching and mentorship offer
Our council's Coaching offer is available to all staff. Coaches from our internal coaching pool typically provide up to six sessions to support individuals in improving and self-reflecting on a variety of topics.
We are excited to offer a comprehensive Mentorship, designed to support both new starters and emerging leaders within our Housing and Strategic Planning department. This initiative is tailored to provide hands-on learning, professional development, and growth opportunities through structured mentoring and shadowing.
In addition, emerging leaders, including Senior career grade officers and Deputy Managers, will receive regular, tailored mentoring sessions. These sessions will focus on career advancement, leadership development, and growth. Guidance will be provided by experienced senior professionals, helping you to align your development with your personal objectives.
Buddy and work shadowing
This initiative is available for entry-level roles. New starters will have the chance to shadow senior colleague, gain insights from complex cases, and observe the day-today workings of an expert in the field.
Annual focus on PDP and career objectives
Our program emphasises personal growth by focusing on your Personal Development Plan (PDP) linked to key objectives of your role each year. Where relevant, we use a Competency Matrix to evaluate your progress and identify areas to focus on, ensuring that your development aligns with your career aspirations.
Opportunity to lead learning initiatives
As part of your growth, you’ll have the opportunity to take the lead on learning and development initiatives within your department, particularly during team meetings. This will enhance your leadership skills and help foster a culture of continuous learning within the team.
Leadership Development through Bexley Leadership Academy (For All Staff Managing Others and Emerging Managers)
Our Bexley Leadership Academy is open for new staff and emerging leaders:
- Leadership Essentials 1: Available to all levels of staff who manage others or are emerging leaders. This course covers technical systems,
Bexley Council processes, and operational procedures, equipping participants with essential managerial skills. - Leadership Essentials 2: For managers or emerging leaders taking on increased responsibility. This focuses on leadership behaviours that align with Bexley Council’s values, culture, and long-term strategy, helping professionals develop both soft skills and strategic thinking.
Progression routes
The career grade system allows officers to progress to more senior grades within a single post as they acquire qualifications, knowledge and experience in their discipline.
Progression route for development management
- Trainee Planner (working towards qualification)
- Planning Officer (requires post graduate qualification)
- Principal Planning Officer
Relevant apprenticeships:
- Level 4 Town planning assistant Apprenticeship
- Level 6 Chartered town planner (degree) Apprenticeship