Sustainable Places Planning Advisor - 8384

2
South East
Welwyn Garden City
Alchemy, Bessemer Road, AL7 1HE
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Planning, Policy, Programme and Project Management
£27,138
We are looking for a highly motivated and positive individual to work as part of a team that engages with local planning authorities and developers to secure the best possible environmental outcomes. Your work will involve:
- managing a case load of planning work including local plan, development management consultations, EIAs and pre-planning cost recovery consultation.
- influencing customers and building relationships internally and externally on site-specific and strategic issues
- Working as part of a team, being innovative, utilising strong leadership, influencing and project management.
You will join a hardworking team that takes pride in delivering results. We work with a range of customers in our role as a statutory planning consultee and trusted advisor to local government and the development industry. We aim to secure the best environmental outcomes, for example flood risk reduction, land remediation and restored urban rivers. We are continually developing our skills to become more evidence led, business focussed and customer orientated.
You will be qualified to at least degree standard (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Expected skills and experience include:
- project management skills and ability to work in a high workload, high pressure environment
- effective influencing and negotiation skills, engaging with internal and external networks
- excellent customer services skills and be a great communicator to a wide range of audiences
- a flexible, positive approach and a proven ability to achieve results
Closing Date: 7th July 2018 at 23:55 hours

For further details about the role please contact Natasha Brennan on 0203 0259119 or by email: natasha.brennan@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Please note that while the job is based in Welwyn Garden City frequent travel to London may also be required.

07/07/2018, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Communicates Effectively
Please give an example of a time when you have had to tailor your communication style to a specific individual/situation.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Describe an occasion when you have used your knowledge and understanding of a particular customer to improve the service you provided for them.
Influences and Persuades Others
Describe a time when you have successfully persuaded a key stakeholder round to your point of view.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.