Fixed Term 2 years
We are a dynamic local authority providing essential services to the people of Gloucester.
Our main office, based in the Eastgate Centre on Eastgate Street in the heart of the city, is an accessible, modern and light space designed for collaborative working and finding new ways to work. It's all open plan, with a living green wall and other plants without set desks, so you can sit next to someone new every day. We're always looking to improve how we work and we offer flexible and agile working to give our people a great work life balance.
About the Role
This is a chance to work with a group of ambitious Authorities looking to instil climate change adaptation and mitigation into sustainable local planning policy; making sure that future Plans and planning practices for Gloucestershire are to the highest sustainability standard.
You’ll work with planning policy officers and teams across the county to develop best practice and a shared evidence base to help bring about the county’s net zero goals through local planning. There is real determination here in Gloucestershire to become an exemplar in truly sustainable planning, and we’re looking for someone who can match and realise that ambition. This role will not just feed into the Local Plans across the county, but other key documents such as the county Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, Local Transport Plan, Local Area...