Overview
Job Description
Salary: £33,366 – £35,235 pro rata
Hours per week: 21.5 hours
Interview date: Week commencing 18 November 2024
Education and Skills – Building Bright Futures
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact as a School Development Officer? Then join our dedicated Schools Capital and Place Planning Team!
Our Schools Capital and Place Planning team are responsible for ensuring our Local Authority meets its statutory duty to provide sufficient and suitable school places for the children and young people of Wiltshire.
As a School Development Officer, you will be responsible for reviewing and assessing the impact of individual housing planning applications on local school provision and places, ensuring alignment with the Council’s policies and methodologies. You will evaluate the need for additional school sites arising from major housing developments and determine the required land size. As part of this role, you will also be required to provide detailed, comprehensive assessments of the educational needs resulting from each development in order to respond to planning applications and to facilitate negotiations with developers.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual with an HNC or NVQ Level 4 in a related field and at least three years’ experience in a similar role. The ability to interpret and analyse complex statistical and numerical data, draw conclusions, and make informed recommendations to Senior Officers will be essential. A strong understanding of school place planning, as well as relevant experience in how it contributes to the council’s strategic responsibilities, will be crucial in this role.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Clara Davies, School Place Commissioning Lead, at clara.davies@wiltshire.gov.uk .
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
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Application process
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