Spatial Engagement officer – Fixed Term 12 months

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning authority is seeking a motivated Spatial Engagement Officer for the Trent Valley Supercluster project. This full-time role involves planning community engagement events, building relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring diverse participation in projects. The ideal candidate should have a professional qualification in Town Planning and a passion for community engagement. Benefits include a generous employee package and opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

26-32 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community engagement and ability to build trust.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate in-person and digital engagement events.
• Provide support to community groups for meaningful participation.
• Deliver presentations and consultations.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Community engagement

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

IT applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Professional qualification in Town Planning or equivalent

Job description

Spatial Engagement officer – Fixed Term 12 months

Planning Department

Salary Grade 7 £36,363 - £39,152 per annum

Full Time, 37 hours per week

This is a fantastic time to join an ambitious, innovative and award-winning Planning Policy team.

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Spatial Engagement Officer to help us deliver community engagement for the Trent Valley Supercluster – an ambitious, regionally significant regeneration project that puts people and place at its heart.

As a central point of contact for communities, Town and Parish Councils, and local partners, you’ll help build shared understanding of major projects and ensure that local voices, views, and aspirations are effectively captured and represented.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate in-person and digital engagement events across the District.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support to community groups and partners to enable meaningful participation in the Supercluster project.
• Deliver presentations, workshops, and consultations, ensuring inclusive and effective engagement.
• Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with key stakeholders to coordinate communication and engagement activity.
• Undertake surveys, data collection, and analysis to inform planning and reporting.
• Support the development and implementation of engagement tools and strategies.
• Contribute to project monitoring, budget tracking, and reporting processes.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and skilled communicator, with a strong passion for community engagement and place-making. You will enjoy working collaboratively with diverse groups, be adaptable in your approach, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

You will need:

• A professional qualification in Town Planning (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in community engagement and the ability to build trust and relationships across communities.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including report writing and presentations.
• Competence in IT applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, and flexibility to attend meetings or events outside normal working hours.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the chance to contribute directly to transformational projects shaping the future of our region. You’ll work with committed colleagues and community partners, gain valuable professional experience, and develop your skills in strategic engagement and planning.

For more information about the role, please contact [e-mail], [phone].

To apply please click on the 'apply button' to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26‑32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.

We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.

Closing date:

23 November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview date:

2 and/or 3 December 2025