Education Capital & Place Planning Officer

This busy local authority is seeking an interim Education Capital and Place Planning Officer to support school place planning and education capital projects, ensuring sufficient educational provision across the region.

1. Lead on school place planning, identifying needs and solutions.
2. Collaborate with schools, councils, developers, and statutory bodies.
3. Manage school capital projects, ensuring they meet time, budget, and quality targets.
4. Support the improvement and decarbonisation of the maintained schools estate.
5. Advise on education infrastructure, funding opportunities, and policy development.

1. Experience in school place planning or education capital project management.
2. Strong understanding of education policy, school capacity, and demographic analysis.
3. Knowledge of project management methodologies and procurement strategies.
4. Proven ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders, including councils, academy trusts, and developers.
5. Proficient in interpreting cost plans, demographic data, and funding structures for education projects.

A hybrid working arrangement is in place, with site presence required when necessary.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Sarah Williams on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.