Environment Agency Hiring for Planning Advisor at London Full Time

We are the Environment Agency. We work with government, local councils, businesses, and communities to make our environment cleaner, safer, and healthier for people and wildlife. We deal with the effects and causes of climate change, perhaps the most serious long-term threat to the environment that we face.

Hertfordshire and North London faces many environmental challenges. The amount of growth planned in the area is one such challenge. The successful candidate will influence development to protect and enhance the environment. Our aim is to secure the best environmental outcomes through this growth. Our work is varied and diverse. We seek to protect chalk stream rivers and groundwater, remediate contamination and steer development from flood risk areas.

As a member of our Sustainable Places team your work will involve:

• Providing a positive planning service to local planning authorities, developers and consultants
• Commenting on planning applications
• Negotiating environmental outcomes
• Influencing local planning policy
• Managing paid for pre-application projects
• Contributing to internal business improvement working groups

There is no requirement for your background to be in the planning sector.

For more info on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/

The Sustainable Places team is the first point of contact for local authorities on planning matters. We are a statutory consultee within the planning process. We provide effective responses to a high volume of planning applications and enquires.

We are a positive, friendly and hardworking team who take pride in delivering outcomes for the environment. We are dual located across our offices in London and Welwyn Garden City.

We’re looking for a talented, dynamic team member with a track record of delivering results. You will demonstrate professionalism, integrity and compassion. You will be adaptable and resilient under pressure and enjoy working as part of a supportive team

• You will be qualified to at least degree standard (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Proven time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• An ability to prioritise workload
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent customer services skills and experience working with stakeholders
• An ability to communicate to a wide range of audiences

Most importantly, a passion to develop a career which will create a better place for people and wildlife.

We encourage you to apply and share your skills in helping us deliver our goals. You may be experienced in a different sector or looking for a new challenge. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer. We strive to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and advocate diversity at every opportunity.

Please note that travel to both Welwyn Garden City and Central London is required. This role will attract London weighting.

For further information about the role please contact Chris Padley-Knight, Sustainable Places Team Leader. Chris.Padleyenvironment-agency.gov.uk.