Infrastructure Planner Apprentice

Summary

This apprenticeship will allow you to play a key role in planning the critical infrastructure needed to drive economic growth, protect the environment, and improve the well-being of our communities - developing Worcestershire cities, towns, villages, and our countryside.

Annual wage

£28,907 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£28,907 to £30,889 per annum

Training course

Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day - flexible start & finish from 08:30 to 17:30.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 23 April

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

The apprentice will:

Help co-ordinate the spatial approach to infrastructure development and delivery.
Request developer contributions to support the County Counci's requirements including public transport.
Liaise with district councils and other stakeholders regarding the development and review of Infrastructure Delivery Plans.
Provide advice and support negotiations regarding developer contributions at pre-application and planning application meetings.
Utilise the County Council's approach to developer contributions including policy documents, processes, and systems. To request appropriate contributions towards infrastructure.
Assist in the development of business cases for developer contributions to transport projects, practicularly public and community transport and negotiate with developers as required.
Work in partnership with Worcestershire Local Planning Authorities, to secure developer contributions commensurate with County Council's infrastructure needs and responsibilities.
Assist in the co-ordination of the County Council's contribution to Local Planning Authorities Infrastructure Delivery Plans in support of Local Plans to ensure that County Council's infrastructure requirements are reflected and addressed.
Develop and provide evidence to support funding applications to be submitted by County Council or its partners.
Work collaboratively with Local Planning Authorities on the collection of evidence for local plans, to advise on matters of countywide importance and develop relevant planning policy.
Support the County Council at examination in public, or planning inquiries as required.
Prepare background and technical studies to inform local, county and regional planning strategies.

It is required that the apprentice has:

Experience of Microsoft packages, including word, excel, powerpoint, outlook, and teams.
Experience of working with the general public.
Awarness of the development of planning policy and planning guidance.
Demonstrable awareness of and commitment to proactive customer care, performance, and quality services.
Awareness of the development industry and securing developer contributions for infrastructure projects.
Project management skills - ability to manage a large case load and work to non-negotiable deadlines involving changing work priorities and pressure.
Analytical ability to review planning proposals of varied complexity and sensitivity, whilst interpreting appropriate legislation and best practice within its environmental, economic, and social context.
Base level knowledge of the planning law and practices in relation planning policy.
Effective, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to apply them in formal and informal settings for a range of audiences.
Analytical skills and an excellent aptitude to think creatively in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
Ability to give presentations in a public forum.
Ability to negotiate with internal and external partners.
Ability to engage in partnership working with a wide range of stakeholders.
Ability to think creatively and provide solutions to diverse problems.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work well under pressure and to deliver to strict deadlines.
A level 5 qualification in any specialty.
A willingness to work towards Royal Town Planning Institute membership.
A commitment to CPD and ongoing personal development.
The ability to travel throughout the COunty at short notice where public transport may be limited.
A willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as reasonably requested.

Where you’ll work

County Hall

Spetchley Road

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 2NP

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

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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 apprentice will work 35 hours a week, 7 hours per day from Monday to Friday, with 1 day in the week released for university.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade 4 - 9 (C - A*))
Mathematics (grade 4 - 9 (C - A*))

Degree in:

Level 5 Qualification or equivalent experience (grade Pass (any area is accepted))

Desirable qualifications

Degree in:

RTPI Accredited (grade Pass)

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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

If you are a care leaver and you meet the minimum essential qualification criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview. Please indicate that you are a care leaver on your application. If you already have a level 7 qualification in this area, you will be considered overqualified and your application will be rejected. Please add GCSE results to app

About this company

Worcestershire County Council delivers an array of services which support our residents and businesses. These include providing social care of some of the most vulnerable in society, helping the next generation get the best start in life through education, investing in our transport network, disposing of household waste sustainably, provision of Library service + country parks and supporting health + wellbeing within our communities.

http://worcestershire.gov.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

- 26 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff). Goes up to 31 days maximum following 5 years service, or match to annual leave entitlement. - Local Government Pension Scheme - Flexible & Hybrid Work

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

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may be given the opportunity to continue with the organisation on a permanent contract.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Worcestershire County Council

Michael Martin-White

Mmartin-white@worcestershire.gov.uk

01905 846718

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296661.

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Closes on Sunday 23 February

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