Education Capital and Place Planning Officer

Opus People Solutions Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Education Capital and Place Planning Officer to ensure sufficient educational provisions across North Northamptonshire. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder management, and overseeing capital projects to meet the educational needs of the community. The ideal candidate will have a background in education or planning, with strong project management skills. This temporary position offers a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the local education landscape. Join a forward-thinking team committed to enhancing educational opportunities for all.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational planning and capital projects.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate school place demand.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning processes for school places in North Northamptonshire.
• Manage capital projects ensuring timely delivery and budget compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Policy Development

Education

Degree in Education or Planning

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

Education Capital and Place Planning Officer

Education Capital and Place Planning Officer

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Job Title: Education Capital and Place Planning Officer

Location: Remote WFH with occasional visits to School’s around the Northamptonshire area.

Rate of Pay: £350 per day Umbrella OR £259.31 per day PAYE

Working Hours: Full Time hours – 37 per week

Type: Temporary Role until 31st July

Opus People Solutions are working with North Northamptonshire Council to recruit for a Education Capital and Place Planning Officer.

Purpose of the job:

To ensure the Councils meet their statutory duty to secure sufficient education provision across North Northamptonshire:

• Planning and reviewing of demand across the area
• Contributing to the commissioning and establishing of new places in consultation with other statutory bodies.
• Contributing to the development and on-going review of policies and procedures in respect of the planning and commissioning of 0-25 educational provision in line with established and changing national policies.
• Facilitate the conversion process whereby maintained schools become academies, operating independently from the County Council.

The Education Capital and Place Planning Officer will support the council’s delivery of its statutory duty to provide sufficient school places by identifying need and the determination of how school places should be provided through the delivery of new capital projects.

• Lead statutory school place planning, working with Admissions, schools, planners, developers, and contractors.
• Monitor planning processes to identify Section 106 opportunities, using forecast data and infrastructure costings to support negotiations.
• Manage school capital projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with sustainability and value-for-money targets.
• Oversee risks, reporting, and deadlines, including Strategic Highlight Reports and Capital Programme Board updates.
• Manage external consultants and project documentation.
• Lead communication strategies, public consultations, and key project events.
• Handle complex stakeholder enquiries, including those from Members, MPs, and FOI requests.
• Stay updated on legislation, policies, and guidance relevant to the Schools Capital Programme.
• Evaluate procurement performance and contribute to strategy development.
• Support schools in developing Asset Management Plans, prioritising building maintenance and decarbonisation through funding opportunities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Education, Strategy/Planning, and Finance

• Industries

  Education, Non-profit Organizations, and Community Development and Urban Planning

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