Job Summary
– We are seeking to appoint a Policy & Sustainability Graduate within a fast-paced Planning Team
– You need to be able to demonstrate an interest in planning policy, infrastructure and sustainability, outstanding organisation and time management skills, be solutions led, and have excellent communication skills.
– You will be an integral part of our team, helping to deliver transformational policy documents and schemes, and taking accountability for workstreams within our team from day one.
– You will have completed or be working towards the completion of your 3rd year of academic study at undergraduate level in planning or a relatable academic subject, seeking your first planning role
– You will have interest in a career in planning and sustainability, and be adaptable to the fluid environment in which we operate
– You will receive training and career development with the opportunity to work across Be First teams in planning, consultancy and transport as part of your development
– We will be looking at bright graduates with a min 2:1 or equiv degree in a planning/land use/environmental discipline.
Job Salary
£28,000 to 33,000 (Grade 7) + benefitsClosing Date
February 14, 2025Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
– Developing policy documents, and managing projects related to planning policy, infrastructure and sustainability
– Liaising with key internal and external stakeholders including teams across the Council, neighbouring boroughs, and the Greater London Authority
– Assisting with infrastructure planning matters and governance processes for the allocation of funding to infrastructure projects
– Supporting other team members delivering transformational projects in the Borough of Barking and Dagenham
– The preparation of governance reports, briefings, presentations, policy consultation responses and funding bids
– Assisting in the collation and presentation of data for the monitoring of planning policies and carbon offset fund
– Supporting the development and implementation of the Be First Zero Carbon Roadmap
– Staying up to date on legislative changes, national planning reform and local planning context
KEY SKILLS and OUTCOMES
Ideally, we are looking for an individual who:
– Is interested in innovative and best practice approaches to planning policy and sustainability
– Is a motivated, self-starter with a willingness to learn
– Has a keen attention to detail whilst being flexible and solutions driven
– Is a team player who works effectively with others
– Has good IT skills
Right now, we are working on a hybrid basis between the office (~2 days) and working from home. We are committed to provide remote and flexible working arrangements on an ongoing basis. Our office is at Make It, Barking.
In order to apply, please submit to lauren.tipple@befirst.London a CV supported by a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining your motivation for applying and highlighting how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.
