Are you looking for a challenge, and a diverse range of work? Do you want to work in an innovative, positive team that shapes and develops the places we live and work in?

If so apT want to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join apT, a pioneering public sector development consultancy, which is part of Telford & Wrekin Council.

apT brings together a dynamic team of Planners, Building Surveyors, Highway Engineers, Built Heritage Specialists, Ecologists, and other key specialisms. From the processing of regulatory applications within Telford & Wrekin, to the provision of enhanced services across the region, we are passionate about tailoring spaces and creating places.

Located in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and one of the UK’s first World Heritage Sites, Telford is the fastest growing town in the West Midlands, delivering more than 76 hectares of employment and circa 17,000 new homes over our plan period up to 2031.

Telford offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career! Rich in heritage and natural beauty, Telford is the heart of Shropshire, with a vibrant centre, that’s currently expanding; a 450 acre town park with numerous leisure facilities; excellent transport links, Telford is the gateway between the midlands and Wales.

As a destination of vibrant places, people and experiences Telford has grown and developed into a hub of innovation and investment, that is committed to enabling sustainable development. 

We’re not afraid of a challenge – are you?

The Role:

You will play a vital role within the Planning Policy Team helping to fulfil the Council’s statutory development plan functions including researching planning policy topic areas, preparing reports, contributing to the drafting of policy and providing advice on policy/legislative change.

Involved throughout the priorities and projects within the team your ability to analyse information, consider complex issues, identify solutions and then prepares clear advice and proposals which are acceptable not only to senior officers but also to Councillors, other partner agencies and the local community will be vital.

You will also play a significant role in community engagement during the preparation of development plans including supporting the enabling and facilitating of neighbourhood planning and/or establishment of neighbourhood orders.

As part of apT you will also have the opportunity to support clients, in the creation of neighbourhood plans, and site representation outside of the borough.  

You will have a degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or a related subject, hold MRTPI Membership or eligibility and a commitment to progress towards achievement of membership, with experience in the production of development plans, and neighbourhood plans, with excellent communication and customer service skills.

To apply :   https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/68713/planning-policy-officer/    

Closing date 30^th January 2020

Interviews will be held 3^rd – 5^th February 2020 at Wellington Civic Offices, Telford TF1 1LX

For informal enquiries regarding this post please contact – Gavin Ashford Email: Gavin.ashford@telford.gov.uk or Telephone: 01952 384555

For more information on apT please visit www.apT-group.co.uk

To Apply

For further information and to apply online visit www.telford.gov.uk/jobs Sorry but CVs will not be accepted. We are committed to equality and diversity.