Planning Advisor - 10228
1
Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds
Lateral
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Planning, Policy
£27,572
We are looking for a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic person to join a team that engages with a range of customers to promote sustainable growth and secure environmental outcomes through land-use and marine planning systems.
You will be one of the EA’s main points of contact with a designated group of local planning authorities, developers and other bodies mainly engaged in:
i) Pre application and strategic advice, including recovery of costs for this work, liaising with customers, issuing quotes and reports;
ii) Planning application advice;
iii) Local Development Plan advice - evidence, policy and site allocations.
You will proactively engage with internal planning consultees, manage and coordinate our formal responses within negotiated timescales and ensure we provide appropriate quality outcomes across the full range of environmental matters in our remit including flood risk, groundwater and contaminated land, fisheries and biodiversity and waste.
The successful candidate will need the ability to develop strong relationships, excellent communications and customer service skills, complemented by awareness of the Government’s growth agenda, relevant planning systems, how the development industry in general operates as well as an understanding of Environment Agency objectives.
You will need to meet strict deadlines and targets under challenging work pressures.
You will be one of the EA’s main points of contact with a designated group of local planning authorities, developers and other bodies mainly engaged in:
i) Pre application and strategic advice, including recovery of costs for this work, liaising with customers, issuing quotes and reports;
ii) Planning application advice;
iii) Local Development Plan advice - evidence, policy and site allocations.
You will proactively engage with internal planning consultees, manage and coordinate our formal responses within negotiated timescales and ensure we provide appropriate quality outcomes across the full range of environmental matters in our remit including flood risk, groundwater and contaminated land, fisheries and biodiversity and waste.
The successful candidate will need the ability to develop strong relationships, excellent communications and customer service skills, complemented by awareness of the Government’s growth agenda, relevant planning systems, how the development industry in general operates as well as an understanding of Environment Agency objectives.
You will need to meet strict deadlines and targets under challenging work pressures.
We are supportive and knowledgeable team of twelve covering 22 local authority areas in Yorkshire. Our experienced team members are available to provide coaching and support on all issues.
You'll work closely with other internal technical teams to produce consolidated planning responses on behalf of the EA.
Externally we engage with a range of customers and partners, including local authorities, water companies, developers and Defra partners.
You'll work closely with other internal technical teams to produce consolidated planning responses on behalf of the EA.
Externally we engage with a range of customers and partners, including local authorities, water companies, developers and Defra partners.
You will be qualified to at least degree standard (or equivalent) in an environmental subject. Experience in and/or in depth knowledge of Town and Country Planning is essential. Expected skills and experience include:
•Political and commercial awareness of the growth agenda and development industry
•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.
Importantly you will have a willingness to learn, a real desire to achieve the best environmental outcomes and a flexible, creative approach to move with our changing ways of working.
•Political and commercial awareness of the growth agenda and development industry
•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.
Importantly you will have a willingness to learn, a real desire to achieve the best environmental outcomes and a flexible, creative approach to move with our changing ways of working.
Closing Date: 23rd April 2019 at 23:55 hours
Interviews w/c 8th May 2019
The Yorkshire Sustainable Places team is currently split between our Leeds and York offices. Candidates are likely to be based at our Leeds office, but there may be an expectation to spend time in both offices, to undertake site visits and to attend meetings at external venues.
The information in the candidate pack is taken from a generic profile so, whilst relevant, it is not specifically tailored to this position. The advert provides you with details of key accountabilities and skills needed to succeed in this role.
Please contact Rachel Jones (Sustainable Places Team Leader) on rachele.jones@environment-agency.gov.uk or 0203 025 6701 for further information or to discuss the role in more detail.
Interviews w/c 8th May 2019
The Yorkshire Sustainable Places team is currently split between our Leeds and York offices. Candidates are likely to be based at our Leeds office, but there may be an expectation to spend time in both offices, to undertake site visits and to attend meetings at external venues.
The information in the candidate pack is taken from a generic profile so, whilst relevant, it is not specifically tailored to this position. The advert provides you with details of key accountabilities and skills needed to succeed in this role.
Please contact Rachel Jones (Sustainable Places Team Leader) on rachele.jones@environment-agency.gov.uk or 0203 025 6701 for further information or to discuss the role in more detail.
23/04/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Managing the Agency’s Interaction in the Land Use Planning Process
Ideally, describe an experience of when you've engaged in the town planning process and applied legislative knowledge to advise/influence. (Or else please advise on where you have engaged on giving technical advice to an external party).
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 how you have identified who best to influence in a specific situation. How did you establish their agenda?
Achieves Results
We work in a high pressure environment with conflicting demands and priorities.
Describe how your work experience has enabled you to thrive in such an environment.
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.