Summer Students, Economy, Planning and Development - 2 Posts, 2 High Street, Perth - PKC13936

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently are seeking two Summer Student placements. These positions are for a fixed term period over the summer months equivalent to 12 weeks. This is an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate to gain public sector experience working within the Economy, Planning and Development Service at Perth & Kinross Council.

Duties will include:

• Undertaking surveys and the processing of associated data.
• Assisting with the collection, updating and analysis of economic and environmental data.
• Contributing to the wider work of the Place Strategies Team in supporting the production of the Local Development Plan and other strategies.

A hybrid working model is in place with our offices based in Perth.

Skills & Experience Required

• Must currently be working towards a degree in an appropriate subject (e.g. Town Planning, Sustainable Development, Geography, Environmental Science or GIS), ideally in third or fourth year of study.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following areas of work: Housing Strategy, Local Development Plans, Roads and Transport Planning, Climate Change and Sustainability or Digital Spatial Mapping and Data Processing.
• Good written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective IT skills including a familiarity with Microsoft Office software packages and an ability to use GIS would be desirable.
• Effective problem-solving skills, knowledge and analytical skills.
• Effective presentation and report writing skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and show initiative to work independently with minimum supervision.
• It is preferable to hold a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package: 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day.
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme.
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework.
• Flexi time.
• Access to a range of benefits.

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Brenda Murray on 01738 475343 or Nicola Sworowski on 01738 477954 to find out more.

External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.