Until 12 Apr: Become an OPDC Planning Committee member. [Pity the corrupt Brent Cross Cricklewood planning consent wasn't handled in this way.]

Fifty Shades of Grey

"Salary: Unpaid - Expenses

Contract type: Part-time, fixed term

Reference: OPDC002

Interview Date: 22, 23 and 24 April 2015

Date posted: 25 March 2015

Closing date: 12 April 2015"

Make your mark on London

"Mayoral appointments to the Planning Committee of the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC)

"We are looking for Planning Committee members for a new Greater London Authority functional body – the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), to help deliver one of the largest regeneration projects in the Capital.

"On 1 April 2015, OPDC will become the local planning authority for the whole of this new Mayoral Development Area and will take on all planning powers including: preparing planning policy, setting and collecting Community Infrastructure Levy and determining planning applications.

"OPDC Planning Committee will support the physical, social, economic and environmental regeneration at Old Oak and Park Royal, through high-quality, sustainable development and investment for the benefit of the area and the communities that surround it.

"Specifically the Planning Committee will lead on determining planning applications submitted to OPDC and will advise OPDC Board on emerging planning policy. A dedicated chair of the Planning Committee has been appointed and will also sit on OPDC Board.

Please download the full candidate briefing pack

"If you require a hardcopy application pack or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the GLA resourcing team on 020 7983 5528 or by email at glajobs@london.gov.uk."

How to apply

"Candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and cover letter via the GLA’s online recruitment portal.  You will be asked to provide the following information

• Contact details, eligibility, interview availability
• If any GLA employees are known to you
• Recruitment monitoring information

"Upload your most recent CV which includes:

• Employment, public appointments and qualifications history
• Names and details of two referees who are willing to provide a reference for you
• Information regarding any Directorships you hold

"Upload a cover letter which answers the following questions, drawing on your previous experience where possible.

• What would your unique contribution be in this role, and how would this contribution be seen in action?
• How do you meet the role requirements as outlined in the person specification, and in which do you have substantial skills and experience?

"You should advise if you are able to represent those living and / or working in the Mayoral development area and of any conflicts of interest you may have or which may arise if you were appointed.

"Your CV and Cover Letter combined should be no more than 4 sides in length.

"Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 23:59 GMT Sunday 12 April 2015 

"Interviews will be held at City Hall, London on 22, 23 & 24 April 2015"

"London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates will be particularly welcomed as they are currently under-represented in this area of our organisation."