Summary

An exciting opportunity to join the award-winning Planning Team as a Planning Apprentice, to develop skills, gain a qualification and knowledge within the field of planning (including planning applications, Planning Policy, Planning Enforcement and Heritage Conservation) and help provide a first-rate planning service across South Staffordshire.

• Successfully complete the Level 7 Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeship qualification under the supervision of your line manager/training provider.
• Provide administrative duties, as required, including data entry, systems support, and engaging with our customers including responses to planning enquiries by e-mail, letter, telephone or in person.
• Attend meetings and take accurate minutes/notes when required.
• To prepare reports, policies and presentations for Officers and Members, and when appropriate present this information at relevant meetings.
• To use a range of software packages and maintain and develop information databases; spreadsheets and GIS mapping.
• To deliver programmes of monitoring, research or investigation necessary to support planning decisions and the local plan.
• To undertake site visits and site assessments as necessary.
• This is an excellent opportunity to get on the career ladder in the public sector.

Employment

Employer

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a wide range of valuable skills in communication at a multi award-winning council. We deliver 17 services to our Community: Community Services • Leisure Centres • Baggeridge Country Park • Street Scene (includes Enviro Crime; Bereavement) • Waste • Environmental Health & Licensing Corporate Governance, Policy & Partnerships • Elections • Legal Enterprise and Planning • Planning Development Management • Strategic Planning (including Housing Strategy) • Planning Enforcement • Building Control • Business Enterprise & Industrial Site • Business support & growth Welfare • Housing Support & Homelessness • Revenues and Benefits (including financial advice and support) • Customer Services • Community Safety

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

• Hybrid working with regular attendance at the South Staffordshire Council offices in Codsall.
• One day a week travelling to Bristol University (day release).
• Site Visits around the South Staffordshire area.
• Training on a daily basis initally and then regular training throughout the apprenticeship.

How To Apply

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