At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead education place planning and negotiate developer contributions for school infrastructure.
- Company: Join a dynamic Place Planning team in West Berkshire with a focus on education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education by ensuring schools meet community needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in education place planning and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 30 - 30 £ per hour.
Interim Education Place Planning Officer West Berkshire (Hybrid Working) 18.5 hours per week 30 per hour (Umbrella) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Education Place Planning Officer to join a busy Place Planning team on an interim basis.
This role will play a key part in ensuring education infrastructure keeps pace with housing growth, with a focus on strategic development and the delivery of sufficient school places.
The Role Working within the Place Planning function, you will lead on education place planning activities, developing robust evidence to support school place requirements, negotiating developer contributions and helping to ensure education infrastructure is delivered at the right time to meet demand.
Key responsibilities include: Leading education place planning for strategic housing developments.
Negotiating education mitigation and Section 106 developer contributions.
Developing and maintaining pupil forecasts, capacity assessments and evidence bases.
Preparing reports, briefings and business cases for senior leaders and elected Members.
Managing risks relating to school place sufficiency, funding and infrastructure delivery.
Representing the organisation at meetings with developers, schools and external partners.
Supporting continuous improvement in education place planning and infrastructure delivery.
You ll bring: Experience of education place planning and school place foreca...
Education Place Planning Officer employer: Ackerman Pierce Ltd
Ackerman Pierce Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive remote work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a strong focus on SEND legislation and tribunal processes, employees are provided with continuous training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Working in the Southwest, you will enjoy the flexibility of remote work while making a meaningful impact in the community through your role.
