Transport Planner Apprentice Bracknell Forest Borough Council
As you consider the journeys of residents, businesses and visitors to the Borough, we’ll make sure you have the training and support you need to get your own journey off to a flying start. As part of your position you will undertake such other work as the Council or the Head of Service may determine which is compatible with the responsibility levels of the post. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 08 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£22,631.00
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with flexible working available in agreement with your line manager
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
60 Months
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Possible start date
01 Nov 2023
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Date posted
15 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Degree
Level 6 (Degree with honours) -
Reference number
VAC1000198884
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- To develop and maintain a good understanding of national and local policy on transport and development management, and the transport aspects of proposals within the Development Plan
- To develop and maintain a good understanding of the transport networks, facilities and characteristics of the area
- To assist in reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, drawings and other relevant material received from developers and their consultants
- To develop the skills to provide advice on the transport impacts of proposed development, and developments’ compliance with transport policy, to senior members of the development & adoptions team and to planning colleagues in their work in processing enquiries and applications for planning permission
- To assist in the preparation of reports and written evidence in relation to planning applications and, where appropriate, for appeals in the planning process
- To assist in identifying appropriate measures to mitigate the impact of development, to be directly constructed or provided by the developer under relevant legislation
- To develop the skills to provide support in helping to respond to land charges searches and street naming and numbering
- To liaise with network and industry colleagues and external professional bodies to develop and maintain knowledge of good practice within the planning and transport development management field
- To develop the skills to ensure that allocated day to day correspondence and other communications are dealt with professionally, speedily and effectively
- To develop the skills to provide support to and assist the Highway Adoptions Team as required, particularly relating to matters associated with development proposals and associated highway adoption agreements
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- This post will require the successful applicant to commit to the opportunity to complete a BSc Degree Apprenticeship in Transport Planning (subject to entry criteria being met)
- Under the Bracknell Forest apprenticeship scheme, you will have the opportunity to study for your Transport Planning Degree which requires you to undertake a minimum of 6 hours off the job training/learning during your normal working week once your apprenticehsip programme commences in September 2024
- The Transport Planning Degree is a course delivered by Aston University, Birmingham, which will require you to attend six one-week blocks on campus per academic year, between September and March
- The course is expected to take 5 years to complete and passes (Level C/4 and above) in maths and English and 3 A Levels (C and above) are essential for enrolling onto the course
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- This role will allow you to progress to a Highways & Transport Technical Assistant
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in 3 other subjects (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
A Level or equivalent 2 additional subjects (Grade C or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent Geography, Maths or Economics (Grade C or above) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Bracknell Forest Borough Council

About disability confident
https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/
Address
Time Square
Market Street
RG12 1JD
Contact
Andy Wells
andy.wells@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
01344 351212
Training
Training provider
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Apprenticeship standard
Transport planner (integrated degree)
Level 6 (Degree with honours)
Employer's Application Instructions
Please complete the application form ensuring that you provide full details of your GCSE and A level qualification to ensure that your application is considered
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 08 Oct 2023