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Student Planner

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
05/03/2025
Advert End Date:
30/03/2025 23:59
Salary:
Grade A. £24,027
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Planning / Building Control
Vacancy ID:
277137
Employment Location:
Civic Centre
Number of posts:
2
Closing date:
30 Mar
Further Information
Student Planners – Grade A (2 posts) Fixed Term 1 Year

About the role…. 

An opportunity has arisen for two keen and enthusiastic student planners on a one-year fixed term contract to support the delivery of its planning service.  The post holders will get the opportunity to undertake a range of planning work throughout the year in the Spatial Planning and Development Management teams. 

The student planner in the Spatial Planning Team you will learn and build skills and assist in the preparation of the NewcastleGateshead Local Plan and other planning documents including digital projects.  You should have a reasonable knowledge and experience of spatial planning practice, procedure and legislation. It is essential that you have good oral, written and communication skills and are computer literate. 

The student planner in the Development Management Team will process planning applications, pre-application advice, and be part of the team working on our digital planning project to deliver service improvements. You must have good negotiation skills and a strong customer focus. You should have knowledge and experience of Development Management practice, procedure and legislation. It is essential that you are computer literate and have a full clean driving licence. Access is available to pool cars for carrying out site inspections. 

There will be opportunity to gain experience in both teams.  

We need keen and ambitious students who are able to manage their own workload and help to improve our customer focus within a successful planning service. We are looking for people who are able to use their own initiative and take responsibility. Please take a look at the full job profile. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria. 

A bit about Gateshead Council… 

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow.  We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community.  We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service.   We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are. 
 
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee.  We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.     

What’s in it for you?  Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights! 

You will gain practical planning experience in the planning sector 

You will develop your practical skills and knowledge of the planning system and your core competencies for future success in the work place 

You’ll be paid a competitive salary  

We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension  

You’ll get a generous annual leave package of 28 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous local government service 

You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year 

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs 

We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance  

You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme 

You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping 

You must have knowledge and experience of … 

The UK Planning system and government planning legislation  

Well developed planning and IT skills 

Good oral and written communication skills 

Working within a team 

Working on own initiative and taking responsibility  

Managing own workload 

 Desirable 

Awareness of the governments Open Digital Planning program 

You must have the following qualifications. 

Undertaking a relevant degree course or equivalent. These would include Town Planning, Urban Design and Planning and Geography.  

It’s time to apply! 

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please email lucygreenfield@gateshead.gov.uk or AndrewHolmes@gateshead.gov.uk
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