31064 - Sustainable Places Planning Officer
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2025 |
| Location: | Wallingford, Oxfordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 31064 |
Summary
Are you passionate about making a difference to people and the environment? We are looking for an individual with drive and passion to join our Thames Area Sustainable Places (SP) team.
This 12 month, fixed term position reports into our Sustainable Places Team, embedded within the Environment Planning and Engagement department (EPE), and will also work closely alongside our other Area and national colleagues, and Local Planning Partners, providing exposure to a diverse and exciting range of opportunities.
The successful candidate will have a passion for, and a sound understanding of the planning system and goals around sustainable growth. They will be enthusiastic about developing themselves, and in joining an open, inclusive, kind and trusting team, which supports people to perform at their best.
Alongside this, responding to incidents is a central part of what we do at the Environment Agency. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
The team
The Thames Sustainable Places team lead our Environment Agency’s local input into sustainable development, growth and planning policy matters. Seeking to secure the best possible environmental outcomes by working closely with internal colleagues, local councils, numerous developers, and partners.
Experience/skills required
We are looking for applicants who will enjoy the challenge of working within a busy team with focussed deadlines, will be confident in building networks and in representing the Environment Agency with customers, partners and stakeholders in matters relating to our role within the UK planning system. You will also be able to demonstrate your excellent communication skills.
This 12 month, fixed term position reports into our Sustainable Places Team, embedded within the Environment Planning and Engagement department (EPE), and will also work closely alongside our other Area and national colleagues, and Local Planning Partners, providing exposure to a diverse and exciting range of opportunities.
The successful candidate will have a passion for, and a sound understanding of the planning system and goals around sustainable growth. They will be enthusiastic about developing themselves, and in joining an open, inclusive, kind and trusting team, which supports people to perform at their best.
Alongside this, responding to incidents is a central part of what we do at the Environment Agency. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
The team
The Thames Sustainable Places team lead our Environment Agency’s local input into sustainable development, growth and planning policy matters. Seeking to secure the best possible environmental outcomes by working closely with internal colleagues, local councils, numerous developers, and partners.
Experience/skills required
We are looking for applicants who will enjoy the challenge of working within a busy team with focussed deadlines, will be confident in building networks and in representing the Environment Agency with customers, partners and stakeholders in matters relating to our role within the UK planning system. You will also be able to demonstrate your excellent communication skills.