Education Place Planning Lead (Part‑Time, Hybrid)

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD in Newbury is seeking an Education Place Planning Officer on a part-time, temporary contract. The role requires leading education mitigation for a major housing development, ensuring adequate early years and school places while aligning with local policy.

Hybrid work is 40% office, 60% home, with travel to sites as needed and a valid UK driving licence. You will act as senior liaison with elected Members, the Chief Executive, schools and developers to secure timely

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, negotiation and delivery of education mitigation for the housing development, ensuring sufficient Early Years, SEND, primary and secondary places.
• Act as the senior education liaison for the development, managing relationships with elected Members, the Chief Executive, schools and developers to secure timely outcomes.
• Provide expert oversight of the evidence base, funding agreements, and delivery mechanisms to ensure education infrastructure is appropriately funded and aligned with client objectives.

Skills

Education planning

Job description

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD in Newbury is seeking an Education Place Planning Officer on a part-time, temporary contract. The role requires leading education mitigation for a major housing development, ensuring adequate early years and school places while aligning with local policy.

Hybrid work is 40% office, 60% home, with travel to sites as needed and a valid UK driving licence. You will act as senior liaison with elected Members, the Chief Executive, schools and developers to secure timely