Senior Urban Design Officer
Location: Oxford
Type: Temporary, Full-time
Pay Range: £21.47 per hour
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Urban Design Officer to join a dynamic team within a public sector organisation focused on planning and sustainable development services. This role is crucial in shaping the urban landscape of Oxford, ensuring high-quality, distinctive places that reflect the city's unique character.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
* Provide expert urban design advice across a range of planning applications and projects, including pre-application advice.
* Assist in the preparation of design policies to align with the council's strategic objectives.
* Lead and coordinate design projects that promote urban quality and sustainability.
* Facilitate the design review process, including meetings and communications with the Design Review Panel.
* Prepare and present specialist evidence for appeals, advocating for design excellence.
* Engage in benchmarking and problem-solving to advocate best practices in urban design within a collaborative environment.
* Plan and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines and targets.
* Conduct research and analysis to inform key urban design and regeneration projects.
* Act as a service ambassador, representing urban design priorities at internal and external meetings.
* Undertake site visits and stakeholder meetings as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Degree in urban design or a related field.
* Membership or progression towards membership in relevant professional bodies such as the Urban Design Group, RTPI, or RIBA.
* Proven experience in urban design, particularly with major development proposals.
* Strong ability to influence and build positive, effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrable problem-solving skills with a capacity to make balanced, evidence-based recommendations.
* Proficiency in IT and familiarity with the UK planning system and current planning laws.
* Experience in presenting to committees and working with elected members.
Desirable Skills:
* Leadership skills with the ability to guide team members.
* Proficiency in CAD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
* Experience in project management, delivering complex projects within budget constraints.
* Experience presenting evidence at public inquiries such as Planning Appeals or Local Plan Inquiries.
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