Chartered Town Planner Apprentice
To develop skills and knowledge within the field of planning (including Development Management, Planning Policy and Heritage & Conservation) and utilise these to help provide administrative support, prepare planning reports, policies, and related documents
Provide clerical and word-processing duties, as required, including in the planning and delivery of consultation using a variety of methods
Undertake administrative tasks that include diary and room bookings, data entry, archiving, filing, photocopying, scanning and answering telephone calls
Attend meetings and take accurate minutes/notes when required
To prepare reports 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; spread sheets and GIS mapping layers
To deliver programmes of monitoring, research or investigation necessary to support planning decisions
To undertake site visits and site assessment
To undertake any training identified
To help display, replace and remove planning site notices throughout the city
To do any other work asked for by the senior management team
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required including attendance at University/study sessions
Attendance at apprenticeship days and completion all coursework by target dates
Training:
You are required to reach the full framework Level 7 Chartered Town Planner Degree Apprenticeship (including Certificate Urban Planning and the University Advanced Diploma Urban Planning prior to undertaking the MSc Urban Planning) commencing the
undergraduate entry point and to obtain any additional skills tests applicable for your post
You will make every reasonable attempt to pass the qualifications and examinations, and successfully complete the course of study and notify the appropriate officer of the Council of the examination results as soon as possible
Training Outcome:
Chartered Town Planner
Employer Description:
Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.
Working Hours :
37 hour week, working over 5 days between normal office hours, this includes 1 day placement at a learning provider. However, by mutual agreement there will be flexibility in these arrangements. Please refer to the Flexible Working Policy
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative