Planner (Town and Country planning) - 31562
Planner (Town and Country planning) - 31562
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Job Description
Are you passionate about contributing to a more sustainable environment? This is your chance to make a meaningful impact.
Job Description
Are you passionate about contributing to a more sustainable environment? This is your chance to make a meaningful impact.
We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Environment Agency’s GMMC Sustainable Places Team. In this key role, you’ll guide how growth and regeneration happen - ensuring developments safeguard communities, promote biodiversity, and protect our environment.
You’ll manage planning consultations with Local Authorities and developers, working closely with colleagues in flood risk, water quality, contaminated land, biodiversity, and environmental management to deliver expert advice. You’ll advocate for climate resilience and influence policies and proposals - shaping decisions that impact the future of our towns and cities.
This is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of planning systems while developing valuable skills in project management, financial oversight, leadership, and innovation.
We embrace diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.
The Environment Agency reflects the communities it serves. We don’t just talk about inclusion - we live it. Every new team member is welcomed and given full support, induction, and the equipment they need to thrive.
Incident response is central to our mission.
Everyone who joins us undertakes training and may support incident response, which could attract additional payments. Full training and flexible working arrangements are provided.
Our Greater Manchester, Merseyside & Cheshire areas are some of the most environmentally dynamic regions in the UK—with main rivers, large coastlines, and complex urban growth. The work you do here will directly impact people, places, and the planet.
The team
The Sustainable Places team is a friendly, collaborative group working across departments to shape local plan strategies and planning applications. We partner internally and externally - with councils, developers, water companies, and Defra - to provide expert environmental advice. By evaluating data and assessments, we influence planning outcomes and internal strategies. This multi-functional role offers a dynamic career path within the Environment Agency, allowing you to make a real impact while growing professionally.
Experience/skills Required
We provide expert statutory and discretionary advice to planners, developers, and communities; evidence on the capacity and value of the environment to aid decision-making. To succeed in this role, you'll demonstrate the following skills and qualities:
* A genuine interest in making a positive impact on communities and the environment.
* Interest in Planning Systems – Knowledge about planning, economics, and development.
* Teamwork & Collaboration – Strong ability to work well with others and share ideas.
* Influencing & Negotiation – Confidence in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders.
* IT Proficiency – Good IT skills for project management and communication.
* Ability to effectively engage and communicate with diverse audiences.
* Problem-Solving & Results-Oriented – Proactive in addressing challenges and achieving results.
* People & Project Management – Strong skills in managing people and projects to meet deadlines.
* Ability to adapt and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Contact and additional information
We encourage you to apply and share your skills and successes in helping us deliver our goals. You might be in the very early stages of your career, experienced in a different sector, looking for a new challenge or returning to work. This role will be based in our Warrington office, with a mix of home and office working.
Interviews to be completed virtually within 2-3 weeks of the closing date
Contacts: Luke Lloyd Contact information: luke.lloyd@environment-agency.gov.uk
Competence 1
Managing the Agency’s Interaction in the Land Use Planning Process
Description
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used for shortlisting purposes. You may find researching the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) useful when answering the questions. Try to utilise the full word count where possible. A link to the capability dictionary, which outlines some of the key things we're looking for in your answers, can be found in the Candidate Pack attached to the advert.
Please summarise your experience of working within the Town & Country Planning system or your relevant sustainable development/natural environment work area
Competence 2
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used for shortlisting purposes. You may find researching the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) useful when answering the questions. Try to utilise the full word count where possible. A link to the capability dictionary, which outlines some of the key things we're looking for in your answers, can be found in the Candidate Pack attached to the advert.
How do you balance the needs of all your customers to ensure that you provide them all with a timely service?
Competence 3
Communicates Effectively
Description
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used for shortlisting purposes. You may find researching the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) useful when answering the questions. Try to utilise the full word count where possible. A link to the capability dictionary, which outlines some of the key things we're looking for in your answers, can be found in the Candidate Pack attached to the advert.
Please provide an example of a time when you have had to gather information from a variety of sources to solve a problem or make a decision. Describe how you gathered the information and explain how you evaluated and applied it to reach a conclusion.
Competence 4
Achieves Results
Description
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used for shortlisting purposes. You may find researching the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) useful when answering the questions. Try to utilise the full word count where possible. A link to the capability dictionary, which outlines some of the key things we're looking for in your answers, can be found in the Candidate Pack attached to the advert.
Give an example of a time when you have been set some challenging objectives. Please describe what the main challenge was and how you overcame it, whilst still delivering results.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
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