Sustainable Places Planning Advisor - 13408
2
London, South East
London, Welwyn Garden City
Alchemy, Bessemer Road, AL7 1HE, Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Staff Grade 3
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery, Planning, Policy
£22,792 pro rata
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 coordinating and logging all of the planning applications and enquiries received from local planning authorities and developers, as well as responding to some of the lower risk consultations. You will also be supporting the wider team in influencing the planning process.
You will join a positive, supportive and hard working team that takes pride in delivering results.
You will be qualified to at least degree standard (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Expected skills and experience include:
• A basic understanding of the UK planning system and current legislation
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work within strict deadlines
• Good customer services skills and ability to communicate to a wide range of audiences
• Working well as part of a team with a flexible, positive approach
• A basic understanding of the UK planning system and current legislation
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work within strict deadlines
• Good customer services skills and ability to communicate to a wide range of audiences
• Working well as part of a team with a flexible, positive approach
Please note that while you can choose to be based in either central London or Welwyn Garden City, frequent travel between both locations will be required.
For further details please contact Natasha Brennan or Patrick Schneiders - natasha.brennan@environment-agency.gov.uk / patrick.schneiders@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 18 December (Welwyn Garden City) and Friday 20 December (Central London).
For further details please contact Natasha Brennan or Patrick Schneiders - natasha.brennan@environment-agency.gov.uk / patrick.schneiders@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 18 December (Welwyn Garden City) and Friday 20 December (Central London).
01/12/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Until 31 December 2020 (with possibility of extension).
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Describe an occasion when you have used your knowledge and understanding of a customer to improve the service you provided for them.
Works in Teams
Describe an occasion when you have developed and maintained good working relationships within a team environment. What were you able to achieve as a result?
Communicates Effectively
Give an example of a time when you have had to communicate effectively with a customer. How did you get your message across?
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.
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.