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Job Title: Urban Designer
Team / Department:Design Landscape and Conservation Team
Location:Elizabeth House, Stratford-upon-Avonand Remote Working
Employment Status:Fixed Term / Secondment – 2 years
Hours per week:37
Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working
Salary:Grade G - £38,626 - £41,511 pa

About Us:

Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit.

At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services.

Benefits:

As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Flexibility:

• A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role)
• Flexi-time scheme for a better work-life balance.

Lifestyle:

• Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses.
• Eye test voucher scheme
• Everyone Active Gym Membership discount

Professional Development:

• Training and Development opportunities.
• Payment of one professional subscription fee

Financial Planning:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future.
• Access to free Will writing services.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
• Free town centre parking

What to Expect in the Role:

You will provide urban design advice to support the delivery of high-quality development across the District, from pre-application to post-application stages, and assist in updating design policies and guidance to enhance the local environment.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):

To provide specialist technical advice and guidance in respect of urban design on pre-application enquiries, planning submissions and post-application matters.To attend meetings, including Planning Committee, in order to provide specialist advice in respect of Urban Design matters, where required.To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to secure the design objectives of the local planning authority.To provide advice to the Planning Policy Team in the development of District wide policy, supplementary planning documents, site specific planning briefs, character appraisals and other planning and design guidance in liaison with other sections, services and, where appropriate, external organisations.

What You’ll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):

Experience of effective stakeholder engagement and/or providing detailed advice to members, officers, developers and the public on placemaking and urban design.Able to demonstrate effective outcomes based on working with Customers.Sound knowledge of current planning and urban design policy, legislation and good practice.Good organisational and research skills, including knowledge of project management techniques.Effective communication skills, graphically, written and verbal.

This post is offered as a secondment opportunity, allowing employees to return to their original post at the end of the secondment period. All parties must agree to the secondment, so please ensure that your Line Manager is supportive before applying. Full agreement from all parties must be confirmed in writing for the secondment to proceed, therefore candidates must have written agreement from their Manager before making an application. This written agreement must be submitted with the application form.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Emily Napier, Team Leader – Implementation Team 01789 260363 or Emily.Napier@stratford-dc.gov.uk orAlex Folliss Team Leader – Design, Landscape and Conservation Team on 01789 260 348 or Alex.Folliss@stratford-dc.gov.uk

Applications will close at midnight on Wednesday 21^st May 2025
Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 9^th June 2025

To apply, please visit our website: Stratford-on-Avon District Council - Current Vacancies or email hr@stratford-dc.gov.uk

The Council is committed to equality of opportunity and aims to create a welcoming, inclusive workplace where we are all able to bring our whole selves to work and perform at our best.