Urban Design & Placemaking Lead (Maternity Cover)

Sevenoaks District Council; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Design and Conservation Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of an ambitious work programme that includes preparing development briefs and providing design input on planning applications. This role offers a chance to shape masterplans focusing on exceptional design quality and sustainability. A hybrid working model is in place, requiring a minimum of two days in the office. Enhanced benefits include 25 days of annual leave and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave of 25 days

Opportunities for social activities

Free parking

Employee discounts on shopping

Salary sacrifice scheme for cars

Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating well-designed spaces.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in preparing development briefs.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of ambitious work programme.
• Prepare site-specific development briefs for the Local Plan.
• Provide high-quality design input on planning applications.
• Deliver in-house training programme.

Skills

Strong background in architecture and/or urban design

Exceptional communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Understanding of design value in planning

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Design and Conservation Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of an ambitious work programme that includes preparing development briefs and providing design input on planning applications. This role offers a chance to shape masterplans focusing on exceptional design quality and sustainability. A hybrid working model is in place, requiring a minimum of two days in the office. Enhanced benefits include 25 days of annual leave and various employee discounts.