The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service is seeking two Chairs and one Vice-Chair for its Design Review Panel.
The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service (GCSP) is inviting applications for the role of two co-chairs, one vice-chair for the Greater Cambridge Design Review Panel. The panel reviews schemes for Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council as well as occasional request to review schemes made by adjacent local planning authorities.
This is an opportunity to lead an established panel of cross disciplinary experts that supports GCSP’s commitment to high-quality design, adding value to the planning process, managing change positively and helping create a lasting legacy. You will play a key role in an area of significant growth, ensuring that Greater Cambridge which includes Cambridge and the surrounding villages enhances its distinctive identity as a world class place for people to visit, live, work and study in.
The Greater Cambridge Design Review Panel was established in 2022 and is made up of 40 to 50 members, 2 Chairs and 1 Vice Chairs, with a balance of skills to address the themes of Community, Character, Connectivity and Climate of the Cambridgeshire Quality Charter for Growth. Please see link to its website and Terms of Reference Applicants should commit to attending approximately 8-12 meetings a year if appointed as chair, or vice-chair
Remuneration
Remuneration will be set at £350 per review for chairs/vice chair. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed, and refreshments will be provided.
We are seeking applications from professionals, recognised in their field of expertise who are able to steer, direct and advice the panel’s view on a range of issues in architecture, urban design, conservation, sustainability, transport, planning and landscape in a coherent, consistent and focussed manner. They should have extensive experience of championing and influencing high quality design and sustainable place outcomes.
Applications are particularly welcome from people living/working in the local area. We are also encouraging women, people from black, asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds and disability, as these groups are currently under-represented throughout the construction industry.
To find out more about the role and to apply click here. If you would like to discuss the role,please emaildesignreviewpanel@greatercambridgeplanning.org or contact Trovine Monteiro tel 07595247098, Bonnie Kwok tel 07563420998 or Tom Davies tel 07514927310.
The closing date for submission of applications is Friday 20th June 2025, at 17.00. Interviews for the role of Chair and Vice Chair will take place on 30th June 2025 (pm) and 1st July 2025 (pm) online, via Teams.
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