Assistant Planner Apprentice

Peak District National Park Authority

Derbyshire, DE45 1AE

Closes in 15 days (Sunday 27 October)

Posted on 9 October 2024

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Summary

We play an important role maintaining the balance between people and nature to ensure that the Park can be enjoyed for generations to come. This role will support in guiding and managing planning and developments within the park. It will deal with straightforward planning applications, negotiating with applicants and preparing recommendations.

Annual wage
£29,269 a year

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From £25,979 to £29,269 per annum depending on experience Benefits include generous pension, EAP, free parking, staff discounts, generous holiday entitlement.

Training course
Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)
Hours
Monday to Friday (Flexitime and hybrid working offered as standard).

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

5 Years

Positions available

1

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

  • Processing of planning applications, preparation of reports, appeals, pre-application advice and responding to general queries.
  • Assisting senior officers with processing more complex cases.  This can include working alongside the Monitoring and Enforcement Team.
  • Provide occasional support to the Minerals and Policy Teams
  • Assistance with the administrative aspect of the Development Management process including validation, dealing with correspondence, enquiries, etc.
  • Any other duties which may reasonably be required from time to time consistent with the general level of responsibility of the post.
  • As time in the post progresses, the duties will increasingly focus on the professional planning work.

Where you’ll work

Aldern House

Baslow Road

Bakewell

Derbyshire

DE45 1AE

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

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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.  Typically this would include spatial development strategies and statutory development plans, development briefs, design guides, sustainability appraisal, materials for inquiry, advocacy or presentations in public or to councillors or clients. 
  • Implement policies and procedures set out in plans, legislation and related documents.  Typically, this would include statutory development management, the preparation and submission of planning applications, implementation of plans or schemes for matters such as conservation, environmental improvement, economic development or regeneration, infrastructure, minerals or waste.  Site appraisal, feasibility studies and other forms of study preparatory to the submission of a planning application. Planning enforcement, appeals and inquiries. 
  • Produce creative and innovative design strategies, policies and solutions.  Typically, this would include buildings, public realm, landscaping, villages, towns, cities or other parts of the urban and rural environment.
  • Collect data using appropriate systems and software, undertake investigations and research to inform quantitative and qualitative analysis and appraisal.  Weigh evidence and evaluate alternative planning solutions.  Make clear, integrated responses and evidence based decisions.  Demonstrate sound judgement and the ability to balance varying objectives.
  • Engage with and manage stakeholders and customers and build positive, relationships.  Communicate, negotiate, advocate and mediate effectively and respond appropriately to resolve conflict. 
  • Define clear aims and objectives and deliver projects to time and to budget.  Use appropriate information technology.  Lead and manage a process from start to finish and evaluate the outcome identifying actions for improvement and development. 
  • 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 programme is usually delivered one day a week at Sheffield Hallam over three years for students at undergraduate level, and over
    two years at postgraduate level.

    The programme adopts a blended learning approach with modules delivered through a combination of lectures, class-based seminars and workshops, practical work and site visits. There will also be a component of work-based learning with additional workshops and/or work-based visits for apprentices and employers.

    Successful participants will gain the MSc Urban Planning.
    This course is accredited by the Royal Town Planning
    Institute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade 2) Desired (grade 2)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working

    About this company

    The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.

    https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    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

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    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

    01629 816 200

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281092.

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    Closes in 15 days (Sunday 27 October)

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