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Chartered Town Planner Apprentice
Apply From: 10/03/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
Employer
Planning Inspectorate
Vacancy Description
As an Appeals Planning Officer you will:
* Work independently, from home or the office with the support of your manager and other colleagues
* Make recommendations on an appropriate number of lower level appeals each week, comprising those made by written representations. This involves analysing complex information from a range of sources, identifying the key issues for consideration; and writing authoritative, objective and well-reasoned recommendations within expected timescales
* Undertake site visits, which will involve frequent travel (most commonly to London and to the Southeast of England, from where the majority of our appeals come) which may involve some nights away from home;
* Provide professional support for other casework areas (Development Plans, National Infrastructure, and Environmental Services)
* Undertake off-the-job learning and attend the University of the West of England for the academic element of the apprenticeship
* Carry out administrative and casework related functions as necessary to support the wider work of The Planning Inspectorate including liaison with external stakeholders
* Keep up to date with changes to, and be able to properly apply to your casework, relevant planning guidance, policy (local and national) and legislation
* Demonstrate at all times integrity and impartiality, applying The Planning Inspectorate’s core values of openness, fairness, impartiality and customer focus
* Build effective and supportive relationships within teams, across the Inspectorate and with stakeholders
* Work to assist the delivery of organisational strategic objectives
* Share process improvements and efficiency ideas and solutions to enhance team and organisational performance
* Listen to and act upon feedback and take responsibility for self-development
* Be a role model for The Planning Inspectorate’s core values
* Ensure personal and organisational data is stored and managed in line with organisational policies and procedures
* Ensure work activities are carried out in accordance with The Planning Inspectorate’s health and safety policies, procedures, and guidance
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Chartered Town Planner Apprentice
Employer Description
The Planning Inspectorate has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system. The work we do has a significant impact on people’s lives, the communities that they live in and the economy; whether that is considering an appeal for housing, providing challenge and support to Local Authorities on Local Plans or providing recommendations to the Secretary of State on power stations, or airport expansions such as Heathrow.
Vacancy Location
Bristol Temple Meads BS1 6PN
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
4
Vacancy Reference Number
1000307608
Key Dates
Apply From
10/03/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-03-23 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-09-01 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
Over the first two years you will spend a minimum of six hours per week undertaking an MSc in Urban Planning at UWE and the rest of your time dealing with our less complex planning appeals and undertaking placements within the Inspectorate. After successful completion of the MSc, in the third year you will continue to gain professional experience and apply to become a Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (achieving MRTPI status).
Learning Provider
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
Skills Required
Willingness/ability to travel, Ability to reach conclusions, Delivering at Pace, Developing self and others, Making effective decisions, Ability to analyse information, Communicating and influencing, Written communication
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