Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Assistant

Role Responsibility

We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative and highly motivated individual who is looking for a new challenge in a planning environment. You will work within the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Service and will be expected to work with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, to assist in establishing the position of Kent County Council on growth, infrastructure and planning matters.

This is a fantastic role for anyone wishing to progress within the planning field.

Main responsibilities include: co-ordination responses to Local Plans, strategic planning applications and other consultations, gaining an understanding of strategic planning, assisting in establishing the County Council’s position around the delivery of sustainable economic and housing growth, developing your skills in providing professional advice and developing an understanding of the Council’s Infrastructure Mapping Platform.

About You

The right candidate will have a 2:2 degree as a minimum in a planning related degree and GCSEs grade A-C (4-9 or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. They will also have excellent IT skills and the ability to use technical knowledge and experience to identify and resolve problems. Importantly, they’ll show a clear commitment to continued professional and personal development.

We are currently operating hybrid working giving the flexibility for individuals to work from home or in one of our reconfigured office buildings.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

If you have the ability to see the long-term picture, with the ambition, energy and vision to make a real contribution to the delivery of our objectives, this could be the role for you.

Interviews will take place w/c 15th April.

Please note that this role will not commence until April 2024 at the earliest.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:

Claire Pamberi, Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Manager on 03000 413320 or claire.pamberi@kent.gov.uk.

Francesca Potter, Principal Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Officer on 03000 415673 or Francesca.potter@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.