Planning Research & Monitoring Officer

Bristol City Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks an enthusiastic individual to join their planning policy team. The successful candidate will conduct land use surveys, assist in the development of planning policies, and use Microsoft Office and ArcGIS Pro for data analysis. This full-time, hybrid role offers flexible working, generous leave allowances, and participation in the Local Government Pension scheme. An interest in town planning and relevant analytical skills are essential.

Benefits

Flexible working

Membership of Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• A numerate background is essential.
• Interest in town planning is desirable.
• Experience in relevant software tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land use surveys and collect planning evidence.
• Assist in monitoring planning policies and strategies.
• Collate and analyse planning data.

Skills

Numerate skills

Analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience with databases

Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Overview

Full Time, Permanent. Based in City Hall or working from home.

Planning Services — Planning Policy

We are looking for an enthusiastic and numerate person, with skills relevant to planning and land use analysis, to join our planning policy team. You will assist in delivering the planning evidence and monitoring to support the development of planning policies and strategies for the city.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land use surveys and collect planning evidence.
• Assist in monitoring and supporting the development of planning policies and strategies.
• Collate and analyse planning data, using Microsoft Office tools, databases, spreadsheets and ArcGIS Pro.
• Work individually and as part of a team to make an immediate contribution to planning policy.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a numerate background and an interest in town planning. Experience with Microsoft Office, databases and ArcGIS Pro is desirable. Training will be provided.

Benefits

We offer flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. Hybrid working arrangements are available, allowing a balance of home and office working.

How to apply

To be shortlisted you must demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. We may also consider desirable criteria when shortlisting.

Disability Confident employer

We are a Disability Confident employer. Disabled people who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support.

Equality and diversity

We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. Personal information in the application form is confidential and used to treat candidates fairly.

Application deadline

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.