Senior Planner Roles in the Office for Place
3 weeks ago
Job summary
The Office for Place is a newly established, non-departmental public body that will develop evidence, advice and tools to support the creation of well-designed, sustainable places. It has its origins in the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission and publication of the National Design Guide and National Model Design Code, which aim to help local authorities and communities decide what good quality design looks like in their area.
The Office for Place will be at the forefront of supporting councils and the wider sector, to successfully implement government planning priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new organisation whose objectives are to:
Catalyse a fundamental change from within the planning sector and across all levels of government, communities, and the development, planning, and design industries, to secure the creation and stewardship of popular, healthy, beautiful, and sustainable places.Help neighbourhoods, communities and public servants working on their behalf, to ask for and deliver new places, and manage existing places, to be popular, healthy, beautiful, and sustainable. Support public sector planners and the British design and development industries to be the best place makers in the world aided by improving UK and international data on happiness, health, popularity, and sustainability.Are you willing to help us meet this challenge?
You will be helping to shape a programme of work, being at the forefront of the new Government�s ambitions for a more effective planning process. The Office for Place will be subject to the standard review of public bodies�after 3-5 years to ensure continuing delivery for government and the taxpayer.
The successful applicants will initially be recruited into the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. (MHCLG) and will be subject to a TUPE transfer in the second half of 2024. Terms and conditions for the new organisation are to be confirmed, but will be no less favourable than MHCLG.
We particularly welcome candidates from an ethnic minority background and other underrepresented groups to apply, as we work to continually improve our ability to represent all the places and communities we support through our work.
You can find out more about our work here: �
Information sessions, where you can find out more about the roles and the Office for Place, will take place on 27th August at �and�4th September at 10am.
Job description
We are seeking qualified planners, or those with equivalent experience, to support local planning authorities, and the wider design and development sector, with design and placemaking. We are recruiting to four roles, all of which will play an integral role in supporting local planning officers being able to set standards of design for their local area, through the various aspects of the Office for Place�s work, from urban design training to research and insights. We are currently working in a start-up phase, which will require flexibility as we begin to become fully operational and to grow to 24 FTE (Full Time Equivalents) by the end of 2024-25.
The successful candidates will be playing an important part in shaping the work of the Office for Place, ensuring that it is relevant and practical for local authority planners, and will have an impact upon the design of the homes and places being created.
This will include;
Scoping and overseeing areas of work designed to support local authorities and the wider sector, including managing resources and ensuring it is useful and value for money, and obtaining and responding to feedback. Engaging with stakeholders, in particular local planning officers, to advocate for design quality, gather insights and share information about the resources available from the Office for Place. Providing planning and design advice, and support, to local authorities, the wider sector and central government.Working collaboratively with other specialists in the Office for Place to share professional insights that will inform the work. Representing the Office for Place, with the necessary credibility and planning experience, at external events with town planners, urban designers and other built environment professionals. Reporting on your work to the Office for Place board, seeking their direction and responding to their feedback. We have four roles for experienced planners or urban designers in the Office for Place: Accreditation Programme Manager � responsible for developing a supportive programme for local authorities preparing a design code, based on the insights and work of the Office for Place. Policy Manager � responsible for gathering insights from local planning authorities and ensuring it informs the work of the Office for Place, other ALBs and central government. Evidence and Insights Manager � responsible for supporting local planning authorities and informing the work of the Office for Place, through the sharing insights and evidence on placemaking and design. Training and Events Manager � responsible for supporting local planning authorities through training and the sharing of insights and the work of the Office for Place.�You will be considered for all roles but please indicate in your application if you have a preference for a specific role.
Person specification
�Qualifications: These roles will function as a conduit between the sector and the Office for Place, informing the various activities of the organisation, ensuring they are relevant and beneficial to one of our key audiences, local authority planning officers. Therefore, experience gained within the planning sector will be essential. You will need be a qualified town planner, urban designer, architect or similar, with 1-2 years post qualification experience, or be able to demonstrate equivalent, relevant experience.
Qualification requirements are: eligible for RTPI membership, ARB Part 2 or other relevant built environment degree.
Experience: You will have demonstrable experience of working as a local authority planner or urban designer, or of collaborating closely with local authorities in an urban design or placemaking capacity. You will need to demonstrate an understanding of placemaking and the distinct stages of the planning process, particularly in relation to large scale development, to be able to effectively judge the effectiveness of design and planning policies produced by local authorities and to promote innovation and best practice. You should be connected to professional networks and be able to demonstrate professional credibility within the planning profession.
Project leadership: You will have an ability to deliver projects to time and budget, requiring strong project management skills and experience of working with delivery partners or stakeholders, and / or having oversight of external suppliers.
Problem solving: You will be an initiative-taking, self-starter who can think strategically and is able to solve complex problems. You will be confident using evidence and insight in your work, making effective decisions informed by feedback from multiple stakeholders.
Communication: You will possess excellent communication skills and be confident in speaking publicly and engaging with local authorities, communities, and the planning and development sector. You will need to report to the Executive Team and the Office for Place board, presenting authoritatively and concisely to inform decision-making.
Design and Placemaking: You will be expected to demonstrate an affinity with the work of the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission and an understanding of, and willingness to deliver, the Office for Place aims and objectives.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �41,679, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes �11,253 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%-
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom The Office for Place Full timeJob OverviewAre you passionate about shaping the environments we inhabit?The Office for Place is a newly formed non-departmental public entity dedicated to developing and disseminating evidence, guidance, tools, and insights to foster the creation and management of places that are aesthetically pleasing, sustainable, widely accepted, and conducive to health....
-
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full timeAbout the RoleThe Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking experienced planners and urban designers to join the Office for Place team. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of urban development and placemaking in the UK.Key ResponsibilitiesScoping and overseeing areas of work designed to...
-
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full timeAbout the RoleThe Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking experienced planners and urban designers to join the Office for Place team. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of urban development and placemaking in the UK.Key ResponsibilitiesScoping and overseeing areas of work designed to...
-
Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer
17 hours ago
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer to join our team at The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in supporting local planning authorities and the wider design and development sector with design and placemaking expertise.Key...
-
Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer
15 hours ago
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer to join our team at The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in supporting local planning authorities and the wider design and development sector with design and placemaking expertise.Key...
-
Chief Executive, Office for Place
1 month ago
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full timeJob summaryThe Office for Place is a newly established non-departmental public body that will develop and share evidence, advice, tools and learning to support the creation and stewardship of places that are beautiful, sustainable, popular, and will help to create the millions of new homes that the country needs.It has its origins in the Building Better...
-
Office for Place Design Code Lead
3 months ago
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Full time**Details**: **Reference number**: - 288386**Salary**: - £54,279- £54,279 circa**Job grade**: - Grade 7**Contract type**: - Fixed Term - Loan - Secondment**Length of employment**: - One year**Business area**: - Planning Transformation**Type of role**: - Operational Research**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share,...
-
Office for Place Research Lead
3 months ago
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Full time**Details**: **Reference number**: - 288253**Salary**: - £54,279- £54,279 circa**Job grade**: - Grade 7**Contract type**: - Fixed Term - Loan - Secondment**Length of employment**: - One year**Business area**: - Planning Transformation**Type of role**: - Operational Research**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share,...
-
Senior Urban Development Planner
3 weeks ago
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full timePosition OverviewThe Office for Place is a newly formed, independent public entity dedicated to generating evidence, guidance, and resources that facilitate the development of well-designed, sustainable communities. This initiative stems from the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission and the introduction of the National Design Guide and National...
-
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full timeJob summaryAre you interested in how we create and curate the places that surround us? The Office for Place is a newly established non-departmental public body that will develop and share evidence, advice, tools and learning to support the creation and stewardship of places that are beautiful, sustainable, popular, and healthy for all. It has its origins in...
-
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full timeJob summaryThe Office for Place is a newly established non-departmental public body that will develop and share evidence, advice, tools and learning to support the creation and stewardship of places that are beautiful, sustainable, popular, and healthy. It has its origins in the Building Better Building Beautiful Commission and, through the Levelling Up and...
-
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full timeJob summaryAre you interested in how we create and curate the places that surround us? The Office for Place is a newly established non-departmental public body that will develop and share evidence, advice, tools and learning to support the creation and stewardship of places that are beautiful, sustainable, popular, and will help to create the millions of...
-
Home Office
3 months ago
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Home Office Full time**Details**: **Reference number**: - 292154**Salary**: - £39,000 - £42,000- **Job grade**: - Senior Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - HO - Capabilities and Resources Group - Finance Directorate**Type of role**: - Finance**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs...
-
Senior Urban Planning Specialist
3 weeks ago
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full timePosition OverviewThe Office for Place, a newly formed non-departmental public body, is dedicated to advancing evidence-based strategies, guidance, and resources aimed at fostering the development of well-designed, sustainable communities. This initiative stems from the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission and the establishment of the National...
-
Urban Design Specialists for the Government
3 days ago
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full timeAbout the RoleThe Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking highly skilled professionals to join our team as Senior Planner Roles in the Office for Place. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the work of the Office for Place, ensuring that it is relevant and practical for local authority planners, and...
-
Urban Design Specialists for the Government
5 days ago
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full timeAbout the RoleThe Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking highly skilled professionals to join our team as Senior Planner Roles in the Office for Place. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the work of the Office for Place, ensuring that it is relevant and practical for local authority planners, and...
-
Office Administrator
3 months ago
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Logic Resourcing Full timeDoes the idea of working for an energetic, innovative and forward-thinking company, who are committed to their products, industry and customers captivate you? Working for one of the UK’s leading specialists in their sector, as an operations administrator you will be working in a small team supporting the company with a variety of everyday operational...
-
Enviromental Town Planner
1 month ago
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Carrington West Full timeJob Title: Environmental Planner Location: Stoke-on-Trent Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Carrington West are pleased to be working with a dynamic and multi-disciplinary consultancy within the private sector. They are at the forefront of sustainable development and their planning team is made up of...
-
IFA Administrator
4 days ago
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom IDEX CONSULTING LTD Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced IFA Administrator to join our team at IDEX CONSULTING LTD. As an IFA Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Office Manager and Financial Planners in providing an efficient, high-quality, and compliant service to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesProcessing New Business: You will be responsible...
-
Enviromental Town Planner
4 weeks ago
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Carrington West Full timeJob Title: Environmental Planner Location: Stoke-on-Trent Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Carrington West are pleased to be working with a dynamic and multi-disciplinary consultancy within the private sector. They are at the forefront of sustainable development and their planning team is made up of...
