Education Capital and Place Planning Officer
Location: East Midlands - Remote with occasional onsite visits to schools around the local area
Duration: Until end of Jan 2026
Hours: 37 hours per week
Overview
Venn Group are supporting an East Midlands based local authority in recruiting for an Education Capital and Place Planning Officer.
Base pay range
This range is provided by Venn Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and review school place demand and provision (0–25 age range)
* Lead and co-ordinate delivery of school capital projects
* Manage external consultants/contractors and project risks
* Oversee Section 106 contributions and education infrastructure negotiations
* Ensure compliance with statutory duties, government policies, and DfE guidance
* Support schools with asset management and decarbonisation plans
* Manage stakeholder consultations and communications effectively
Requirements
* Degree level (or equivalent, e.g. NVQ 4, HNC)
* Managing commissioning/procurement and capital projects
* Understanding demographic data, housing developments, and school capacity
* Knowledge of DfE design guidance, Education Act 2011, and statutory duties
* Experience working with multiple partners to deliver projects
* Strong project management, organisational, and ICT skills
* Ability to analyse data, interpret cost plans, and manage budgets
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Flexible, proactive, able to meet statutory deadlines
* Willingness to work occasional evenings (e.g. meetings, consultations)
* Basic DBS
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Education
Industries
* Education
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