Salary
£24,170 - £27,313 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Package
Generous annual leave allowance and an attractive pension scheme, plus flexible working and much more
Job category/type
Apprenticeships, Planning
Date posted
11/12/2024
Job reference
REQ02064
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Policy Assistant to join us!
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £24,170 - £27,313 per annum.
The appointed person will be offered the opportunity to undertake a fully funded Town Planning Assistant (Level 4) apprenticeship qualification, provided they meet the specified funding requirements, which are as follows:
* Has Maths and English GCSE A-C (or equivalent)
* Does not already have a degree in this subject
* Has lived in the UK for at least 3 years
* Lives in England
* Is not currently in full time education
About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Planning Policy Assistant to join our Planning Policy team.
The Role:
Reporting to the Planning Policy Manager, you will have responsibility for providing technical, monitoring and administrative support to the team, including assisting with planning policy consultations.
Your role will involve:
* Managing the consultation portal, updating the Planning Policy webpages and assisting with consultations;
* Collating data on new development for the Authorities Monitoring Report (AMR); and
* Managing the team’s email in boxes and responding to queries.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has experience of working in an office environment
* Has good written and verbal communication skills
* Is able to complete tasks accurately
* Has good IT skills and is able to deal with statistics
* Is able to work as a member of a team.
What we offer:
* 32 days annual leave
* Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
* Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
* Free employee parking close to the offices.
* Give As You Earn scheme.
* Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
* Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Interview dates: week commencing 20th January.
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