Apprentice Planner

The role includes contributing to a range of private and public sector projects in the fields of planning and environmental policy, including plan preparation, assessment and evidence gathering, as well as development management and site-specific planning advice. Examples of the type of tasks this role would involve are:

Planning policy research and evaluation Preparation of materials to support planning applications (e.g. (Planning Statements and Design & Access Statements) Assessment of proposed development sites, including site history research Activities associated with producing sound planning policies and robust Local Plan evidence documents (including stakeholder consultation and engagement) Research and assessments across a broad range of topic areas, including the Green Belt, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and management of natural resources including Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment of Local Planning documents (including Local Plans, Neighbourhood Plans, Minerals & Waste Plans, Local Flood Risk Management Strategies, Forestry Strategies)

Training:

Training will take place one day per week in connection with London South Bank University. 

Training Outcome:

Potential for long-term career development and opportunities at LUC.

Employer Description:
The role includes the opportunity to share and participate actively in the management and ownership of the business through the Employee Ownership Trust, which places full ownership of the company with the employees.

Working Hours :
A full-time role is based on 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Flexible working options available. Please note one day (7.5 hours) of your working week is for classroom and further education learning to be led by your university provider.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative