Planning Advisor - 12036

1
North West
Warrington
Richard Fairclough House
Staff Grade 3
Fixed Term
Full Time
Planning
£22,792 (pro-rata)
We are looking for highly a motivated individual with an interest the planning system. The role involves working with and influencing Local Planning Authorities and developers to deliver environmental outcomes. You will manage the Environment Agency’s input to planning consultations and pre-development enquiries. In addition you support strategic engagement both in relation to Local Plans and broader development topics.
Sustainable Places manages the EA's input into development management and planning policy, working with local planning authorities and developers. GMMC is a diverse area with Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, and major applications creating exciting opportunities and challenging workloads. There are growth and strategic opportunities with LEP allocation for various projects.

You’ll join a hard working team that takes pride in delivering results. We’re continually developing to become more evidence led, business focussed and customer orientated.
A relevant degree is desirable combined with an ambition in protecting people and the environment.

This post is an excellent opportunity to develop skills and knowledge around environmental issues such as flood risk and land contamination.

Must be able to demonstrate the ability to influence others.

You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent customer services skills and be a great communicator to a wide range of audiences.
For any further information please contact Laila Berry in the Sustainable Places team;
Laila.berry@environment-agency.gov.uk

20/09/2019, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
12 Months
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Building and nurturing relationships internally and externally, to effectively influence and collaborate with partners.
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Works in Teams
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
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Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
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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.