Infrastructure Specialist

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities. We represent over 25,000 members worldwide, supporting them throughout their careers. We shape planning policy, raise professional standards and are the only body in the UK to confer Chartered status to planners, the highest professional qualification.

The UK Government published proposals for the reform of urban planning in England last year. Planning high on the agendas of governments in devolved nations. Planning is vital to enable affordable housing for all, bring about nature recovery and help deliver our climate goals. You could help this happen.

This role will place you at the heart of the planning agenda. You’ll be working to influence the legislation, policies and practices needed to create places which are economically productive, socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and influential person to deliver for our Members in infrastructure policy.

You will have experience of working in public policy or research and ideally a Master’s Degree in Planning, Public Policy or a related discipline

RTPI has a positive, supportive and inclusive work environment which actively operates a policy of helping its employees at all levels to achieve professional growth. We seek to foster a collaborative and respectful work environment which promotes equality, diversity and inclusion.

This role will be either based in the London Office (temporarily home-working) or based at home in the North of England.

Closing date: 09:00 on 3 March 2021
Interview date: 17 March 2021

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter that refers to the criteria in the person specification.