Location: Oxford - Would be required to attend the office once per week on a Wednesday.
Contracting Authority: Government Client
Contract Length: Post will be 6 to 12 months - Would consider part time candidates as well as full time candidates.
Clearance: DBS
Significant experience as a planner, ideally working at local authority level (County, district or unitary) in planning policy and/or development management.
Excellent Communication skills - both verbal and written.
Essential Criteria
Postgraduate degree in Town Planning, accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and at least 5 years experience OR undergraduate degree related to planning and substantial relevant experience (at least 10 years).
Member or eligible for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Ability to analyse and assimilate data quickly and use it accurately to influence outcomes
Significant track record of delivering complex technical work involving planning policy and strategic planning projects
Excellent presentation and communication skills, verbal, written and in formal public settings. Excellent report writing skills. Able to communicate clearly and to translate complex issues into simple language which is accessible to the general population
Ability and skill to make important technical decisions affecting planning matters
Ability to use own judgment in a range of situations, dealing with complex case issues and sensitive situations
Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to present work professionally, concisely and to a wide range of audiences
Ability to prioritise, work independently and make frequent decisions on area of expertise and exercise initiative without ready access to more senior management.
Up-to-date knowledge of current UK planning law and Government guidance
Understanding and experience using data, insight and performance measures to assess the impact of services and inform decisions and to improve outcomes.
Proficient in MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel etc.)
Desirable Criteria
Experience of Minerals and Waste planning policy
Experience of Local Plan Examinations
Our dedicated team would be pleased to discuss in more detail how we may be able to help
