Town Planner Apprentice - Hammersmith, United Kingdom - Hammersmith & Fulham Council

Hammersmith & Fulham Council
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Job Details:


Salary range:
£22,434 per annum


Work location:3 The Shortlands, Hammersmith, London, W6 8BT


Hours per week: 36


Contract type:
Temporary up to 40 months


Closing date: 26 March 2023


Hammersmith & Fulham Council are committed to investing in their residents as we are currently creating a wide range of high-quality Apprenticeships that combine working in a great job, comprehensive training and development opportunities and a competitive salary.

Please refer to the
Role Profile for more information.


The Job:

Working for the Planning Division within the Economy Department in the Council you will:

  • Undertake a development programme leading to a Level 7 Chartered Town Planner qualification as part of an apprenticeship.
  • To be responsible for assisting the planning team with their caseload of planning infrastructure policy and delivery of planning related projects in accordance with development proposals.
  • To work alongside the teams within planning to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in technical support, planning policy, infrastructure delivery, spatial planning projects, plan making, planning enforcement, urban design, and heritage.
  • Promote customer satisfaction and quality customer service when delivering our services to stakeholders.
  • Learn to provide advice on a range of development proposals, the complexity of which will rise with progression through the degree course from simple to more complex proposals and projects.
  • With support, learn how to defend the Council's decisions at appeals to the Planning Inspectorate, the complexity of which will rise with progression through the career grade from simple to more complex proposals and projects.

Training and Development:


  • Within your role you will:
  • Complete a
    L7 Chartered Town Planner degree qualification funded by the Council. This will involve attendance at a college and/or completing tasks in the workplace (depending on specific course requirement).
  • Join a personal and professional development programme that will involve a series of varied development activities and events throughout your time with the Council.

Working in Hammersmith & Fulham Council:
We appreciate and value our employees and recognise the importance of a motivated and supported workforce.

We will support your development through the activities mentioned above and through the ongoing support of your manager and a mentoring programme.

In addition to the competitive salary and excellent annual leave package the organisation offers a wide range of benefits such as:

beneficial pension scheme, tax efficient childcare vouchers and cycle schemes, discounts at Vodaphone and local discounts from restaurants and shops.


Attitude Matters:


Hammersmith and Fulham Council recruit as much for attitude as we do experience therefore, we will expect our applicants to be enthusiastic, keen to learn and adaptable to change which are some of the key skills we will look for at the interview process.


Moving On:


After you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you will have gained valuable workplace experience and attained a professional qualification which will improve your chances of finding work either within the Council or with another employer or help you move on to a higher-level apprenticeship elsewhere.


You will have networked across the Council and be aware of the internal job market during your time with us and we will provide support on your approach to the wider job market as part of your development programme.


  • This vacancy will be open to only Hammersmith & Fulham residents & care leavers initially.
- the Business and Technology Education Course (BTEC) National Diploma

  • Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
  • Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years (as part of the funding requirement).
  • Not currently be qualified in
    L7 Chartered Town Planner degree qualification or above.
  • Currently not undertaking any other formal form of study (e.g., college or university course).
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy:

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group.

All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs.

No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

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