Rother is a vibrant and inclusive organisation and we are looking for a forward thinking professional to join our talented and enthusiastic planning policy team.

You will have specific responsibility for graphic material, mapping and data presentation. You will also monitor housing and employment land supply and progress against our key indicators. You’ll use your specialist knowledge to quickly become a vital member of the team and will play a key role in creating the Council’s new Local Plan in a time of Climate Emergency.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Designing and producing plans and other graphical material for planning policy documents and related publicity/exhibition material
• Undertaking technical research and monitoring work to support the preparation of planning policy documents, notably in relation to development activity, policy implementation and evidence to support development of planning policies
• Assisting in the proper monitoring of social, economic and environmental conditions and trends affecting planning policy, the progress of development and key indicators
• Preparing monitoring reports to support preparation of planning policy documents, notably in relation to development activity and policy implementation

Skills and qualifications:

• Good general level of education, with at least 4 GCSEs (higher grades) or equivalent, including mathematics and other relevant subjects
• Experience in a graphics-related post
• Use of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Good understanding of national planning policies
• Use of Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Able to work as part of a team
• Excellent analytical skills

If you feel you have the right skills and experience for this exciting, varied role, then we want to hear from you.

What Rother District Council can offer you:

We take pride in offering an excellent employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• training opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Holly Harrison or Craig Steenhoff at planning.strategy@rother.gov.uk

The job description and application form are available to view and download below.

Please send applications and queries to: recruitment@rother.gov.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on: Sunday 8^th September

Interview dates: Week commencing 16^th September

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and community sectors