Digital Planning Programme Coordinator - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Royal Town Planning Institute

Royal Town Planning Institute

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities. We represent over 27,000 members worldwide, supporting them throughout their careers.

We shape planning policy, raise professionalstandards and are the only body in the UK to confer Chartered status to planners, the highest professional qualification.

Digital Planning Programme Coordinator, £26,250 per annum, fixed term contract to September 2023, Edinburgh based or within travelling distance to the Edinburgh Office if required with a blend of home and office working.
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is the champion of planning and the planning profession. We work to promote the art and science of planning for the public benefit. We have around 2100 members in Scotland and a worldwide membership of over 27,000,supporting them throughout their careers.

We shape planning policy, raise professional standards and are the only body in the UK to confer Chartered status to planners, the highest professional qualification.

Our priority is to help the public understand thevalue that planning brings to society and the positive impact it has on communities around the world.

We are looking for a Digital Planning Programme Coordinator to support in the delivery of a digital planning skills and capabilities programme which aims to develop a range of tools to support development, knowledge transfer and champion digital planning.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team and you will play an integral role in the development and administration of multiple projects; reporting to and assisting the Digital Planning Programme Project Manager in monitoring project progress, engagingwith and updating key stakeholders, building relationships with contractors for project delivery and maintaining oversight overall.

In November 2020 Scottish Government published

Transforming Places Together:
digital strategy for planning.

This strategy defines a long-term strategic direction for how Scotland's planning system will digitally transform, embracing the opportunities newdigital technologies and data present.

This strategy was informed by research undertaken by the RTPI.This is an exciting time to join us and be part of a new and growing team spearheading this initiative.

You will have experience in project administration including organising meetings/events, building relationships with stakeholders and stakeholder management and supporting project launches.

It would be an advantage if you have experience in project management,planning scheduling and updating websites and social media channels.

You will be comfortable working in a busy, fast paced and varied environment with the ability to manage your workload effectively.

RTPI has a positive, supportive and inclusive work environment which actively operates a policy of helping its employees at all levels to achieve professional growth.

We seek to foster a collaborative and respectful work environment which promotes equality,diversity and inclusion.

Closing date:
Midnight on Sunday 26 February 2023

Interview date:
To be Confirmed
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter that refers to the criteria in the person specification.