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Apprentice - Planning Technician

Employer
West Suffolk Council
Location
West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3YU
Salary
£9,254.44 annually
Closing date
8 Oct 2022

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Specialism
Engineering
Sector
Engineering & Aerospace
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
January
Duration
Permanent
What will the apprentice be doing?
  • Development Management: to assist and support with a caseload of straightforward planning and related applications and pre application advice enquiries.
  • Policy and Strategy: to undertake research and evidence gathering and analysis to participate in the development of strategic planning policy.
  • Planning Administration: to assist and support the reception,
    validation and administration associated with planning and related
    applications, and undertake back-office elements inherent in the
    processing of applications.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
  • Level 4 Town Planning Assistant Apprenticeship
  • Chichester College
  • Office-based work and site visits

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possible progression onto higher levels of the course. No commitment can be made for future employment however in the past several apprentices have secured permanent roles when vacancies have arisen within the organisation.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 9-4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 9-4) Essential
A Level or equivalent Relevant subject (Grade A-C) Essential

Things to consider

We positively encourage agile working, with work being an activity we do, not a place we go. Work styles are led by operational and organisational need and are jointly agreed between the manager and employee.

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