Closes in 5 days (Sunday 23 February at 11:59pm)
This apprenticeship will allow you to play a key role in planning the critical infrastructure needed to drive economic growth, protect the environment, and improve the well-being of our communities - developing Worcestershire cities, towns, villages, and our countryside.
Training course: Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day - flexible start & finish from 08:30 to 17:30.
35 hours a week
Duration: 5 years
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Help co-ordinate the spatial approach to infrastructure development and delivery.
* Request developer contributions to support the County Council's requirements including public transport.
* Liaise with district councils and other stakeholders regarding the development and review of Infrastructure Delivery Plans.
* Provide advice and support negotiations regarding developer contributions at pre-application and planning application meetings.
* Utilise the County Council's approach to developer contributions including policy documents, processes, and systems to request appropriate contributions towards infrastructure.
* Assist in the development of business cases for developer contributions to transport projects, particularly public and community transport and negotiate with developers as required.
* Work in partnership with Worcestershire Local Planning Authorities, to secure developer contributions commensurate with County Council's infrastructure needs and responsibilities.
* Assist in the co-ordination of the County Council's contribution to Local Planning Authorities Infrastructure Delivery Plans in support of Local Plans to ensure that County Council's infrastructure requirements are reflected and addressed.
* Develop and provide evidence to support funding applications to be submitted by County Council or its partners.
* Work collaboratively with Local Planning Authorities on the collection of evidence for local plans, to advise on matters of countywide importance and develop relevant planning policy.
* Support the County Council at examination in public, or planning inquiries as required.
* Prepare background and technical studies to inform local, county and regional planning strategies.
Requirements
It is required that the apprentice has:
* Experience of Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
* Experience of working with the general public.
* Awareness of the development of planning policy and planning guidance.
* Demonstrable awareness of and commitment to proactive customer care, performance, and quality services.
* Awareness of the development industry and securing developer contributions for infrastructure projects.
* Project management skills - ability to manage a large caseload and work to non-negotiable deadlines involving changing work priorities and pressure.
* Analytical ability to review planning proposals of varied complexity and sensitivity, whilst interpreting appropriate legislation and best practice within its environmental, economic, and social context.
* Base level knowledge of the planning law and practices in relation to planning policy.
* Effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to apply them in formal and informal settings for a range of audiences.
* Analytical skills and an excellent aptitude to think creatively in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
* Ability to give presentations in a public forum.
* Ability to negotiate with internal and external partners.
* Ability to engage in partnership working with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Ability to think creatively and provide solutions to diverse problems.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Ability to work well under pressure and to deliver to strict deadlines.
* A level 5 qualification in any specialty.
* A willingness to work towards Royal Town Planning Institute membership.
* A commitment to CPD and ongoing personal development.
* The ability to travel throughout the County at short notice where public transport may be limited.
* A willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as reasonably requested.
Where you’ll work
County Hall, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2NP
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Your training course
Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7) - Equal to master’s degree
Course contents
* Undertake research and analysis of information for planning policy formulation and to prepare material for policy, guidelines, and advice.
* Implement policies and procedures set out in plans, legislation, and related documents.
* Produce creative and innovative design strategies, policies, and solutions.
* Collect data using appropriate systems and software, undertake investigations and research to inform quantitative and qualitative analysis and appraisal.
* Engage with and manage stakeholders and customers and build positive relationships.
* Define clear aims and objectives and deliver projects to time and to budget.
* Work in partnership. Network, create and maintain an environment where information is shared.
* Communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Negotiate and mediate. Work independently and as part of a team and lead others. Manage work and time. Customer and client care.
Your training plan
* The apprentice will work 35 hours a week, 7 hours per day from Monday to Friday, with 1 day in the week released for university.
Requirements
GCSE in:
* Mathematics (grade 4 - 9 (C - A*))
Degree in:
* Level 5 Qualification or equivalent experience (grade Pass (any area is accepted))
Degree in:
* RTPI Accredited (grade Pass)
Skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non-judgemental
Other requirements
If you are a care leaver and you meet the minimum essential qualification criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview. Please indicate that you are a care leaver on your application.
About this company
Worcestershire County Council delivers an array of services which support our residents and businesses.
- 26 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff). Goes up to 31 days maximum following 5 years service, or match to annual leave entitlement.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible & Hybrid Work
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
* Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may be given the opportunity to continue with the organisation on a permanent contract.
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Worcestershire County Council
Michael Martin-White
Mmartin-white@worcestershire.gov.uk
01905 846718
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296661.
Apply now
Closes in 5 days (Sunday 23 February at 11:59pm)
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