Town Planning requires a set of skills and processes to build homes, support jobs and protect the environment. No two days are the same, and your career could lead to a variety of specialisms and supporting local communities.
Your training will provide you with a broad knowledge base of the Strategic Planning Service at West Suffolk Council. As a Planning Policy Apprentice, you will be supporting the team in undertaking a range of tasks including assisting preparation of the Local Plan, delivery of the adopted Local Plan, supporting the preparation of Neighbourhood Plans, supporting colleagues in the development management team and assisting the preparation of supplementary planning documents and masterplans.Training:Whilst working, you will complete a Level 4 Town Planning Assistant Apprenticeship, for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete; this is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, learning and developing new skills whilst building your confidence along the way. Training Outcome:This is a career grade post that commences at Planning Policy Apprentice and provides the opportunity to progress to Planning Policy Officer.Employer Description:West Suffolk Council is an extremely ambitious and dynamic local authority with a workforce of over 700 employees. We provide healthy, safe and vibrant places to live and work. Few other employers play such a pivotal role in the community. That's a great responsibility but also very rewarding and something that really makes a difference.Working Hours :37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
