Planning Apprentice

Summary

The Development Management team at Warwick District Council are offering an exciting degree level apprenticeship opportunity for an individual who is eager to learn and develop their skills while making a positive impact within Warwick District.

Wage

£15,194 a year

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Training course

Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)

Hours

Monday to Friday, working hours to be agreed with line manager.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Assist colleagues within the planning (Development Management) team with work relating to planning applications, enforcement cases and conservation tasks and the delivery of day-to-day office functions.
Answer telephone enquiries from members of staff and the public.
Assist with accurate recording and uploading of information onto the back-office system.
Support the process of invoicing and payments.
Undertake word processing and the preparation of documents.
Support customers in understanding the planning application process.

Where you'll work

Saltisford Unit Building One
Saltisford Office Park
Ansell Way
Warwick
CV34 4UL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Your training course

Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Undertake research and analysis of information for planning policy formulation and to prepare material for policy, guidelines and advice. Typically this would include spatial development strategies and statutory development plans, development briefs, design guides, sustainability appraisal, materials for inquiry, advocacy or presentations in public or to councillors or clients.
Implement policies and procedures set out in plans, legislation and related documents. Typically, this would include statutory development management, the preparation and submission of planning applications, implementation of plans or schemes for matters such as conservation, environmental improvement, economic development or regeneration, infrastructure, minerals or waste. Site appraisal, feasibility studies and other forms of study preparatory to the submission of a planning application. Planning enforcement, appeals and inquiries.
Produce creative and innovative design strategies, policies and solutions. Typically, this would include buildings, public realm, landscaping, villages, towns, cities or other parts of the urban and rural environment.
Collect data using appropriate systems and software, undertake investigations and research to inform quantitative and qualitative analysis and appraisal. Weigh evidence and evaluate alternative planning solutions. Make clear, integrated responses and evidence based decisions. Demonstrate sound judgement and the ability to balance varying objectives.
Engage with and manage stakeholders and customers and build positive, relationships. Communicate, negotiate, advocate and mediate effectively and respond appropriately to resolve conflict.
Define clear aims and objectives and deliver projects to time and to budget. Use appropriate information technology. Lead and manage a process from start to finish and evaluate the outcome identifying actions for improvement and development.
Work in partnership. Network, create and maintain an environment where information is shared.
Communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Negotiate and mediate. Work independently and as part of a team and lead others. Manage work and time. Customer and client care.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Degree in:

a related field (grade 2:1)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

You will also need a current full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to undertake duties across the entire district.

About this company

The district council headquarters are in Warwick and Leamington Spa. It employs more than 500 people. The district council deal with issues such as waste management, the collection of council tax, planning/building regulations, council housing and council house repairs. The district was created on 1 April 1974, by a merger of the former Leamington Spa and Warwick municipal boroughs, the Kenilworth urban district and the Warwick Rural District.

https://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/info/20008/jobs (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Look to secure employment.

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