Transport for London
Senior Design and Conservation Officer
🇬🇧London, England, United Kingdom13 days ago
£52,305 – £52,305SeniorFull Time
Organisation: Oxford Street Development Corporation
Job title: Senior Design and Conservation Officer
Reference: 4411
Salary: £52,305 per annum
Grade: 8
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Team: Development Management, Planning Delivery & Place Shaping
Directorate: Planning
Interview date: To be confirmed
Location: Based on site at Wells Street
Application closing date: Sunday 31st May 2026 at 23:59
You will be joining an organisation whose work is helping to shape the future of one of London’s most iconic places. The Oxford Street Development Corporation has been established to lead the long-term regeneration and transformation of Oxford Street and its surrounding area to deliver a world-class public realm and safer, cleaner streets, and to supporting high-quality development, culture and economic activity that keeps the area thriving. Our OSDC Board is setting out the strategic direction of the organisation and brings diverse insight and cross-sector expertise including retail, property, leisure, fashion, music, theatre, media, law and politics. Your will be joining a rapidly growing organisation fully dedicated to restoring Oxford Street to its former glory and to shape its exciting next chapter.
he Oxford Street Development Corporation is establishing a new planning service for one of Central London’s most significant and high-profile locations.
As Senior Design and Conservation Officer, you will play a leading role in embedding a design-led approach across OSDC’s planning function. You will provide specialist advice on urban design, architecture, heritage, conservation, townscape and public realm matters, supporting high-quality outcomes across pre-application discussions, planning applications, enforcement matters, policy development and the preparation of design briefs and guidance.
This is a key role in helping OSDC establish itself as a design-led Local Planning Authority, ensuring that growth and investment are matched by excellence in architecture, heritage, public realm, accessibility and placemaking.
The OSDC area contains a significant number of designated and non-designated heritage assets, as well as nationally important retail, commercial, cultural and public realm environments. The role will therefore require someone who can balance heritage significance with ambitious regeneration, accessibility, sustainability and placemaking objectives.
Working closely with development management, policy, infrastructure and delivery colleagues, you will support the Head of Planning Delivery and Place Shaping in establishing a planning service known for pace, quality, clarity and design leadership.
You will also help support OSDC’s Planning Quality Review Group and wider design review processes, ensuring that design advice is clear, robust, constructive and capable of shaping better development as well as contribute to wider policy development, including preparation of the OSDC Local Plan.
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
Communicating and Influencing
… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance
Building and Managing Relationships
… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people; and sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance
Decision Making
… is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results
Level 2 indicator of effective performance
Planning and Organising
… is thinking ahead; managing time, priorities and risk; and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
Level 2 indicator of effective performance
The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework
This role is based at 19-23 Wells Street, London W1T 3PQ with an expectation of Hybrid working in the office 2/3 days a week.
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of OSDC’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Anne Ogundiya would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at planning.enquiries@oxfordstreet.org.uk
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment.
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is: To be confirmed
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
OSDC staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.
