Infrastructure Planner Apprentice

Job Introduction

Job Title: Infrastructure Planner Apprentice         
Salary: £28,907 - £30,889 per annum
35 Hours per Week
Location: Flexible Hybrid Working with some time spent at our Wildwood/County Hall Offices - WR5 2NP
Team: Place Planning
60 month Fixed Term Contract
 

The Candidate:

An individual with a 2:1 degree, or equivalent, level qualification (any specialty), to join us as an apprentice Town Planner. Although beneficial, it is not required that you have a planning background, we are more interested in great creative thinking, problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to come up with imaginative solutions to planning challenges.

We will support you with learning on the job and to obtain your Chartered Town Planner - Master of Science (Level 7) qualification and go on to become a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

The Role: 

By joining us, you'll play a key role in planning the critical infrastructure needed to drive economic growth, protect the environment, and improve the well-being of our communities, developing Worcestershire cities, towns, villages and our countryside. This will include projects such as roads, transport systems, schools, waste management facilities, and other vital services that help shape Worcestershire into a vibrant and sustainable place to live, work, and visit.

You will get chance to work with, and learn from, a wide range of talented professionals, including engineers, planners, surveyors, project managers and ecologists, both from within the County Council and from external organisations.

The job is varied and diverse, with no two days the same, so if you thrive on new challenges, have a ‘can-do’ attitude and are an excellent communicator, then apply to join our passionate and supportive team today.

Benefits
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage 

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? 

Some of these offers include: 

• A commitment to support you in undertaking a fully funded Town Planning Master’s Degree and support to complete the journey to a fully qualified and chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

To Apply: Pease follow this link and apply on the .gov apprentice site.

• Infrastructure Planner Apprentice - .gov apprenticeship website

For further information please contact: Michael Martin-White, Place Planning Team Leader, at MMartin-White@worcestershire.gov.uk.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 23rd February 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: Tuesday, 18th March 2025