GBP 6148 Graduate Major Development Planning Officer x 2

Graduate Business Partnership

Job Summary - South Hams District Council in partnership with the University of Exeter, have opportunities for two Graduate Planning Officers to join their team.  You will support work across two major projects to deliver a new town on the fringe of Plymouth and work on the Urban Extension at Woolwell.  This is a unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious team involved in developing a new town and places where people live and work. You will develop skills in planning, negotiating, design and gain a deep understanding of master planning and housing delivery. There are excellent development opportunities on offer including the option to work towards the Royal Town and Country professional qualifications. You must have an enthusiasm for town planning and delivery of major development sites as well as interest in working with the built environment and the local community. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) Scheme and offers flexible/remote working over an 18-month period.  You will be part of the team and as such, will need to make site visits with colleagues and the District Council offices in Totnes. You will be employed the University of Exeter and seconded to Devon County Council which means you will have access to the benefits on offer from both organisations. For more information on the GBP scheme please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships  

About You - You should be a recent graduate who has enthusiasm for town planning and delivery of major development sites, is self-motivated, is interested in working with the built environment and the local community, is flexible to change, is adaptable, is able to look at the bigger picture, is curious to learn and confident to ask questions. Previous involvement in planning or design is desirable but not essential.

The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount), Salary Exchange Schemes such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted membership to the university's sports facilities including cricket centre, indoor/outdoor pools, squash courts and fitness centres.  The university offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team.   You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities. In addition, South Hams District Council will offer the following: Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements, having a job that allows you to ‘give something back’ to the community, awards nomination, health and wellbeing e.g. eye test, reference.

Application Closing Date: 31 May 2022

Interviews: 9 & 10 June 2022

For the full details and application process visit Handshake.   Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing [email protected] .

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.