Project Officer| Permanent| Full-Time
$36,363–$40,777 year
HybridPreston, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Monitor district planning portals and assess housing developments for their impact on school place provision. Prepare educational infrastructure assessments and consultation responses for planning applications. Analyse pupil place planning data to identify future education infrastructure requirements and oversee developer contributions secured through Section 106 agreements. Support responses to Local Plans, masterplans, and strategic planning documents while maintaining accurate records and providing regular performance updates. Work collaboratively with planning authorities, developers, and schools to secure positive outcomes for Lancashire communities. This role sits within the School Place Planning Team, supporting the council's commitment to ensuring every child has access to the right school place at the right time as housing growth continues across the county.
Required Qualifications
- Educated to degree level, working towards a degree, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
- Experienced in working across multiple stakeholders with differing priorities
- Skilled in analysing and interpreting complex data
- Confident in preparing clear, evidence-based reports and written responses
- Able to understand and interpret legislation, policy and guidance
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Organised, methodical and able to manage competing deadlines
- Experience of working within education planning, local government, planning, housing, infrastructure or a related field
- Understanding of the Education Act and Town and Country Planning legislation
- Experience of working with large datasets and producing analytical reports
- This is designated as an essential car user post. The successful applicant will be required to provide a vehicle for business use and hold appropriate business insurance cover
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of developer contributions and planning processes
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