Planning Advisor - 19343

1
South East
Welwyn Garden City
Alchemy, Bessemer Road, AL7 1HE
Staff Grade 3
Fixed Term
Full Time
Planning
£23,963 (pro-rata)
We are looking for highly motivated and positive individuals 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.
The Sustainable Places team manages the Environment Agency’s input into the planning process. We aim to secure environmental outcomes such as flood risk reduction, land remediation and river restoration.

You will join a positive, hardworking team that takes pride in delivering results. We are continually developing our skills to become more evidence led, business focused and customer orientated.
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
The Environment Agency is an organisation that is inclusive, values your views, and is striving to improve the environment. We want to reflect the diverse communities that we serve in both our staff and their behaviours. We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we champion diversity at every opportunity.

There is 1 twelve month fixed term contract post in our Hertfordshire Team.

Please note that travel to both Welwyn Garden City and Central London is required.

For further details please contact Chris Padley on 0208 4749329 or at chris.padley@environment-agency.gov.uk

You can also download the candidate pack for more information.

22/09/2021, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
1 year
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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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.