Principal Spatial Planner

Salary: £36,167 - £40,464 per annum (pay award pending)

Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid working - home and office based)

Hours per week: 37 (part time hours will be considered)

This opportunity is advertised as full-time; however, we are also happy to consider applications from people wanting to work on a part-time basis and/or wanting to work flexibly.

Please note no CV is required as part of the application process, please provide your application within answers to the application questions.

The Role:

Are you interested in how planning can contribute positively to shaping our communities? This is a unique opportunity to help plan for the future and expand your professional skillset in a large, high performing local authority.

The Spatial Planning team within the strategic ‘Hampshire 2050’ Directorate is seeking someone to join our ambitious team of planners and data specialists. You will have a good understanding of the planning system and the implementation of policy and be able to positively influence teams across the Council.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience working within the field of planning (for example development management, planning policy, urban design, development delivery). A strategic thinker, you will have effective collaboration skills able to work across the Council and with colleagues in our Boroughs and Districts.

You will apply the latest thinking on placemaking and sustainability to help us develop policies, processes and strategies. With development and training, the successful candidate will be required to manage their workload effectively and meet deadlines. They will be involved in collating evidence and responding to consultations related to a range of planning and environmental issues.

You will report managerially to a Strategic Planning Manager, working alongside another Principal Spatial Planner. This opportunity would suit individuals with a planning background including experience of developing strategies and plans and/or projects and working with multiple professional disciplines.

Fantastic development and training opportunities are available alongside a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working and a local government pension scheme. If this sparks your interest, and you think you might be the person we’re looking for, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

This may also include the opportunity to enrol in a relevant Apprenticeship as part of the role, this may include, subject to a training provider being found:

Chartered Town Planner (degree) standard

Transport Planner (integrated degree) standard

Additional Information:

Principal Spatial Planner Job Description and Person Specification

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience, informally, or formally in a large, high performing local authority
• Opportunities to develop the skills and competencies to apply for professional accreditation relevant to planning
• Flexible working arrangements such as part time hours, job shares, compressed fortnights, wrap-around school hours, and flexi-time
• Local Government Pension, and annual leave which increases over time
• Opportunities to make a difference and receive support through staff networks
• The support of a wider team who will value you and what you achieve.

Hampshire County Council offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two National Parks. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you’ll find world class walking, cycling, sailing and much more. For more information, please go to: Living and Working in Hampshire.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Emily Howbrook, Strategic Planning Manager, on emily.howbrook2@hants.gov.uk

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Closing date: 1 October 2023.

Interview date: w/c 16 October 2023.

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