Planning Policy Data and Spatial Technician - Remote

Overview

This role involves working with data and mapping to help shape the future of places over the next 20 years as part of the Strategic Planning team.

In Short

• Join the Strategic Planning team at Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.
• Focus on developing Local Development Plan policies and monitoring their implementation.
• Lead and manage data entry and reporting to support the Councils’ Joint Local Plan.
• Utilize high-quality GIS mapping skills for data presentation.
• Produce reports for internal and external use.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Opportunity to develop innovative software for data presentation.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.
• Open to full time, part time, and job share applications.
• Salary range of £31,537 - £36,363 per annum.

Requirements

• GIS qualification or extensive GIS experience.
• Creative skills for designing and preparing maps.
• Experience in producing high-quality reports.
• Knowledge of Planning and handling planning datasets.
• Excellent IT skills, especially with Microsoft products.
• Good communication skills for various audiences.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A team player who thrives in collaboration.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days, increasing to 31 after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Private Health Care Options.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Great learning and development opportunities.