Planning Advisor (Town & Country Planning - Place-making and Development) - 23982
2
Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds , York
Lateral, Foss House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Planning, Policy
£28,785
We’re looking for enthusiastic people who want to make a difference to Yorkshire’s environment, working as part of a friendly, supportive team. As a planning advisor in the Yorkshire Area Sustainable Places team you’ll help manage the Environment Agency’s interaction with the town and country planning process. You’ll be promoting sustainable growth, engaging with local planning authorities, planning decision-makers, developers and communities 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, charged for planning advice, co-ordinating our responses in target timescales;
•Influencing customers, proactively engaging and building relationships internally and externally, dealing with site-specific and strategic issues;
•work closely with colleagues who deal with flood risk, contaminated land, water quality, biodiversity and permitted facilities to ensure the advice we provide is sound, and that we secure environmental improvements wherever possible.
The successful candidate will develop relationships quickly, have great communication and customer service skills, complemented by awareness of the Government’s growth agenda, relevant planning systems, how the development industry in general operates along with an understanding of EA objectives.
You’ll need good organisational skills, and an ability to meet deadlines under competing work pressures.
Your work will involve:
•Managing a case load of planning work including local plan, development management consultations, EIAs, charged for planning advice, co-ordinating our responses in target timescales;
•Influencing customers, proactively engaging and building relationships internally and externally, dealing with site-specific and strategic issues;
•work closely with colleagues who deal with flood risk, contaminated land, water quality, biodiversity and permitted facilities to ensure the advice we provide is sound, and that we secure environmental improvements wherever possible.
The successful candidate will develop relationships quickly, have great communication and customer service skills, complemented by awareness of the Government’s growth agenda, relevant planning systems, how the development industry in general operates along with an understanding of EA objectives.
You’ll need good organisational skills, and an ability to meet deadlines under competing work pressures.
We are a positive, friendly, hardworking team who take pride in delivering outcomes for the environment. Yorkshire is diverse in terms of environmental issues, creating exciting opportunities and workload challenges. You’ll join a great team of 12 with a range of experience (based in Leeds and York) and deal with interesting and wide-ranging work areas making the most of and developing your skills and abilities.
You will be qualified to at least degree standard (or equivalent) in an environmental subject. Experience in and/or in-depth knowledge of UK town and country planning is expected.
Expected skills and experience include:
•Strong team ethic and ability to work independently.
•Positive enthusiastic attitude with drive to seek new innovative ways of working.
•Excellent time management and organisational skills; the ability to prioritise effectively.
•Strong customer service, communication and relationship building skills – both written and verbal.
•Confident negotiation and influencing skills.
•Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on competing or complex factors
•Good understanding of our broad business and environmental activities.
•awareness of the growth agenda and development industry.
Importantly you will have an energy and willingness to learn, a real desire to achieve the best environmental outcomes and an ability to get the best out of those we work with.
Expected skills and experience include:
•Strong team ethic and ability to work independently.
•Positive enthusiastic attitude with drive to seek new innovative ways of working.
•Excellent time management and organisational skills; the ability to prioritise effectively.
•Strong customer service, communication and relationship building skills – both written and verbal.
•Confident negotiation and influencing skills.
•Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on competing or complex factors
•Good understanding of our broad business and environmental activities.
•awareness of the growth agenda and development industry.
Importantly you will have an energy and willingness to learn, a real desire to achieve the best environmental outcomes and an ability to get the best out of those we work with.
The post is full time although requests for other work patterns will be considered.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community who wish to join an organisation which values everyone. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates, so that our team really does represent and understand the communities we work with.
The post is based in either our Leeds or York offices with days working from home acceptable. Some travel across Yorkshire may be required.
We are passionate about personal development and will ensure that you have the training/support you need to succeed.
For further details please contact Rachel Jones (Team Leader) on 07770435276 or email rachele.jones@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews held via MS Teams between 26 September-7th October.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community who wish to join an organisation which values everyone. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, female and LGBT+ candidates, so that our team really does represent and understand the communities we work with.
The post is based in either our Leeds or York offices with days working from home acceptable. Some travel across Yorkshire may be required.
We are passionate about personal development and will ensure that you have the training/support you need to succeed.
For further details please contact Rachel Jones (Team Leader) on 07770435276 or email rachele.jones@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews held via MS Teams between 26 September-7th October.
02/10/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Managing the Environment Agency’s Interaction in the Land Use Planning Process
(PLEASE NOTE: We do not assess CVs. Answers to the competency questions below will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. A copy of our EA capability dictionary can be viewed by searching online using any web browser. You may find it helpful to research the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach when formulating your response)
You'll need to have a good understanding of town and country planning and, ideally, knowledge of the Environment Agency's role as a statutory consultation body in the English planning system.
Please summarise your experience of working within town and country planning and/or the environmental sector. Please note, this does not have to be related to the Environment Agency.
You'll need to have a good understanding of town and country planning and, ideally, knowledge of the Environment Agency's role as a statutory consultation body in the English planning system.
Please summarise your experience of working within town and country planning and/or the environmental sector. Please note, this does not have to be related to the Environment Agency.
Influences and Persuades Others
In the role of Planning Advisor you'll need to be able to influence local planning authorities, decision-makers, developers and their consultants to plan and deliver more sustainable development.
Please describe a time when you have successfully persuaded a key stakeholder round to your point of view.
Please describe a time when you have successfully persuaded a key stakeholder round to your point of view.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
As a Planning Advisor you will manage the relationship with several of our Local Planning Authorities and deal with a wide range of customers, with different needs and expectations.
Provide an example of when you have helped deliver excellent customer service.
Provide an example of when you have helped deliver excellent customer service.
Achieves Results
One element of the Planning Advisor's role is to provide information and responses to consultations within target time frames which are established through legislation.
Using an example(s), describe a time when you have been successful in delivering results while managing a very demanding workload with competing work pressures. How did you prioritise and organise tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results?
Using an example(s), describe a time when you have been successful in delivering results while managing a very demanding workload with competing work pressures. How did you prioritise and organise tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results?
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.