Sustainable Places - Planning Advisor - 5921
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South West, West Midlands
Kidderminster , Shrewsbury , Tewkesbury
Riversmeet House, Hafren House, Mance House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£26,869 pro-rata
The Planning advisor's role entails three main areas of work activity:
i) Pre application 'cost recovery' advice;
ii) Planning application advice;
iii) Local Development Plan advice - evidence, policy and site allocations.
You will be the Environment Agency’s main point of contact with a designated group of local planning authorities, developers, other bodies and the local community.
You will proactively engage with internal planning consultees, manage and coordinate our formal responses within negotiated timescales and ensure we provide appropriate quality environmental outcomes.
Environmental matters include the full range of our remit including flood risk, groundwater and contaminated land, and waste.
You will also be responsible for project managing relevant 'cost recovery' work to your geography - issuing quotes, liaising with customers and issuing reports.
i) Pre application 'cost recovery' advice;
ii) Planning application advice;
iii) Local Development Plan advice - evidence, policy and site allocations.
You will be the Environment Agency’s main point of contact with a designated group of local planning authorities, developers, other bodies and the local community.
You will proactively engage with internal planning consultees, manage and coordinate our formal responses within negotiated timescales and ensure we provide appropriate quality environmental outcomes.
Environmental matters include the full range of our remit including flood risk, groundwater and contaminated land, and waste.
You will also be responsible for project managing relevant 'cost recovery' work to your geography - issuing quotes, liaising with customers and issuing reports.
We are the Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire SP Team within the new West Midlands Area. (We have a colleague Team in Lichfield).
We are a supportive and experienced Team of seven, split btw Shrewsbury and Tewkesbury offices.
There is some flexibility with location but a majority of the time would need to be in Shrewsbury or Tewkesbury to foster good team working and understanding. (Please feel free to ask about this).
We are a supportive and experienced Team of seven, split btw Shrewsbury and Tewkesbury offices.
There is some flexibility with location but a majority of the time would need to be in Shrewsbury or Tewkesbury to foster good team working and understanding. (Please feel free to ask about this).
You will have a good understanding of our broad business and environmental activities, be confident with IT (hopefully GIS) and have good communication skills.
You will have a degree in an environmental subject, and preferably experience and interest in Town and Country Planning.
A strong team ethic and the ability to work independently is essential, as is a confident manner.
Good problem solving capability, and the ability to balance complex issues in preparing written reports within agreed timescales is also a necessity.
Being able to prioritise effectively is a must and to smile when things seem difficult!
You will have a degree in an environmental subject, and preferably experience and interest in Town and Country Planning.
A strong team ethic and the ability to work independently is essential, as is a confident manner.
Good problem solving capability, and the ability to balance complex issues in preparing written reports within agreed timescales is also a necessity.
Being able to prioritise effectively is a must and to smile when things seem difficult!
Closing Date: 9th August 2017 at 23:55 hours
For a conversation on the role and flexibility please contact Justin Burnett (Planning Team Leader, Sustainable Places) on 02030251646 or by email justin.burntett@environment-agency.gov.uk
For a conversation on the role and flexibility please contact Justin Burnett (Planning Team Leader, Sustainable Places) on 02030251646 or by email justin.burntett@environment-agency.gov.uk
09/08/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Fixed term to Sept 2018 - maternity cover
Managing the Agency’s Interaction in the Land Use Planning Process
Effectively manages and presents the Environment Agency's advice on pre planning, and planning application matters, as well as Local Development Plan consultation.
Describe an experience of when you've engaged in the town planning process and applied legislative knowledge to advise/influence
Describe an experience of when you've engaged in the town planning process and applied legislative knowledge to advise/influence
Focuses on Customers and Partners
An ability to deal effectively with a range of internal and external partners and parties.
Describe an occasion when you have used your knowledge and understanding of a particular customer to improve the service you provided for them.
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
Presenting a case in a convincing way that will ensure delivery of our many targets and measures.
Describe how you have identified who best to influence in a specific situation. How did you establish their agenda?
Describe how you have identified who best to influence in a specific situation. How did you establish their agenda?
Achieves Results
Securing environmental goals and betterment from our engagement and advice is key. A high pressure environment with conflicting demands and priorities. Describe how your work experience has enabled you to thrive in such an environment
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.