Education Capital and Place Planning Officer

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the East Midlands is seeking an Education Capital and Place Planning Officer to lead and manage school capital projects, ensuring statutory compliance and effective stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent and significant experience in project management within educational settings. This role offers full-time hours with a flexible remote work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commissioning/procurement and capital projects.
• Understanding of demographic data, housing developments, and school capacity.
• Knowledge of DfE design guidance, Education Act 2011, and statutory duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and review school place demand and provision.
• Lead and coordinate delivery of school capital projects.
• Manage external consultants and project risks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and government policies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Analysis of demographic data

Education

Degree level or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 4, HNC)

Job description

Overview

Venn Group are supporting an East Midlands based local authority in recruiting for an Education Capital and Place Planning Officer.

Location: East Midlands - Remote with occasional onsite visits to schools around the local area

Duration: Until end of Jan 2026

Hours: Full time - 37 hours

Rate: £425 per day Umbrella (Inside IR35)

Start date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and review school place demand and provision (0–25 range)
• Lead and co-ordinate delivery of school capital projects
• Manage external consultants/contractors and project risks
• Oversee Section 106 contributions and education infrastructure negotiations
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties, government policies, and DfE guidance
• Support schools with asset management and decarbonisation plans
• Manage stakeholder consultations and communications effectively

Requirements

• Degree level (or equivalent, e.g. NVQ 4, HNC)
• Managing commissioning/procurement and capital projects
• Understanding demographic data, housing developments, and school capacity
• Knowledge of DfE design guidance, Education Act 2011, and statutory duties
• Experience working with multiple partners to deliver projects
• Strong project management, organisational, and ICT skills
• Ability to analyse data, interpret cost plans, and manage budgets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Flexible, proactive, able to meet statutory deadlines
• Willingness to work occasional evenings (e.g. meetings, consultations)
• Basic DBS

If you have the relevant experience we'd love to hear from you, please apply today!