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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a local authority in Berkshire, are looking for an experienced Place Planning Officer to join their team and play a crucial role in their Education operations.  

Position: Education Place Planning Officer
Location: Berkshire
Rate: £300.29 a day (Umbrella)
Contract: 2 months (Possible Extension)
Hours: 18.5 Hours / 3 days a week (Part-Time)
Hybrid: 60% Remote / 40% Office-Based

Duties:

• Lead the strategic planning, negotiation and delivery of education mitigation, ensuring sufficient Early Years, SEND, primary and secondary places are provided.
• Provide expert oversight of the evidence base, funding agreements, and delivery mechanisms.
• Lead the identification, development, and delivery of education infrastructure.
• Lead the negotiation of education contributions and mitigation measures through the planning process (including Section 106 agreements).
• Prepare and present reports, briefings, and business cases for senior leadership, Members, and other governance forums.

Job Requirements:

• Degree-level qualification, or equivalent experience, in a relevant discipline such as planning, education, public policy etc.
• Significant experience of working at a senior level within a local authority or similar organisation.
• Proven experience of negotiating developer contributions (e.g. Section 106 / infrastructure funding).
• Comprehensive understanding of education premises legislation, supported by experience in the development and design of education mitigation projects.
• Strong knowledge of education place planning, including statutory sufficiency duties and forecasting methodologies.       

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tyrese.gb@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tyrese on 020 3854 4909 to discuss further.

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