Sustainable Places Planning Specialist - 17805
1
South West
Bodmin , Exeter
Sir John Moore House, Manley House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Planning
£36,389 Pro-rata
The Government is committed to the delivery of more homes, supported by the infrastructure and jobs needed to tackle inequality and create prosperous places. Those places rely on a healthy environment, resilient to climate change.
Our ambition is that by working in partnership we create places that are climate ready- resilient to the impacts of a changing climate, enjoy an improving environment and where people are healthy, prosperous and feel engaged with their environment.
If you share this ambition, and can use your skills to engage and influence strategic place makers to maximise environmental outcomes and influence investment in the environment we would love for you to work in our Sustainable Places Team in Devon Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
In Area the team leads the Environment Agency’s portfolio on development, growth and planning policy. We seek to secure the best possible environmental outcomes by working closely with internal colleagues, 14 councils, numerous developers and strategic partners. The Area has a diverse range of environmental issues and development pressures creating exciting opportunities for an interesting and diverse workload.
Our ambition is that by working in partnership we create places that are climate ready- resilient to the impacts of a changing climate, enjoy an improving environment and where people are healthy, prosperous and feel engaged with their environment.
If you share this ambition, and can use your skills to engage and influence strategic place makers to maximise environmental outcomes and influence investment in the environment we would love for you to work in our Sustainable Places Team in Devon Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
In Area the team leads the Environment Agency’s portfolio on development, growth and planning policy. We seek to secure the best possible environmental outcomes by working closely with internal colleagues, 14 councils, numerous developers and strategic partners. The Area has a diverse range of environmental issues and development pressures creating exciting opportunities for an interesting and diverse workload.
You will work in a small, pro-active team that takes pride in achieving successful outcomes for the environment. You’ll provide technical leadership on Town & Country Planning and lead engagement on Local Plans. A key part of the role will be to build and sustain relationships with Local Planning Authorities, and other place makers. You will work collaboratively with other internal teams. The role offers opportunities to develop your leadership, innovation and engagement skills.
You will be able to demonstrate some or all of the following:
• a proven ability to achieve results and proactively solve problems;
• effective influencing and negotiation skills;
• excellent communication and networking skills;
• knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant legislation particularly relating to local plans/supporting evidence and development management work-streams
• good people and project management skills. An ability to work flexibly responding to competing demands in a challenging but rewarding workload environment;
• a positive caring attitude with an ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive work culture;
• qualified to at least degree standard or equivalent work history in a relevant discipline.
membership or demonstration of progression towards membership of a relevant professional body is desirable but not essential.
• a proven ability to achieve results and proactively solve problems;
• effective influencing and negotiation skills;
• excellent communication and networking skills;
• knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant legislation particularly relating to local plans/supporting evidence and development management work-streams
• good people and project management skills. An ability to work flexibly responding to competing demands in a challenging but rewarding workload environment;
• a positive caring attitude with an ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive work culture;
• qualified to at least degree standard or equivalent work history in a relevant discipline.
membership or demonstration of progression towards membership of a relevant professional body is desirable but not essential.
The role will be based at either Manley House Exeter or Sir John Moore House Bodmin, although currently it will be undertaken on a remote working basis until government guidelines on working from home changes.
There might be a requirement for travel between our offices and LPAs across the Area.
There are opportunities to get involved with incident management and you will be encouraged to take up an Incident Management role. We have a flexible range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get all the training and support you need.
Please contact Emma Whereat, Sustainable Places Team Leader for more information. emma.whereat@environment-agency.gov.uk 07901 103420
There might be a requirement for travel between our offices and LPAs across the Area.
There are opportunities to get involved with incident management and you will be encouraged to take up an Incident Management role. We have a flexible range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get all the training and support you need.
Please contact Emma Whereat, Sustainable Places Team Leader for more information. emma.whereat@environment-agency.gov.uk 07901 103420
13/06/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to end of March 2022
Influences and Persuades Others
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection. Please give an example of a time that you had to present a case in a convincing and attractive way to win over your audience. Describe the obstacles you faced, the techniques you used and the outcomes you experienced.
Managing the Environment Agency’s Interaction in the Land Use Planning Process
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection. Please summarise your experience of working with the UK town and country planning system. Please note, this does NOT have to be related to the Environment Agency.
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection. Please summarise your experience of building and sustaining relationships to effectively deliver your work.
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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.