Think Apprenticeships… Think Southwark Council…
Applications are now open for our spring recruitment campaign for 2023.
Join hundreds of successful apprentices at Southwark Council and develop a great career.
Why choose a Southwark apprenticeship?
- Competitive salary – London Living Wage
- On-the-job training
- Professional qualifications
- Personal coaching
- Fantastic experience with one of London’s largest and most ambitious local authorities
What are the requirements?
- Must be aged 16 or over
- Able to work full time
- Willing to learn
- Willing to work towards English and Maths qualifications whilst on the apprenticeship*
- GCSE requirements or equivalent qualification level*
*GCSE qualification requirements will vary depending upon apprenticeship level
*English and Maths qualifications are a mandatory element of an apprenticeship if not held as a GCSE upon enrolment.
About Southwark:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
The Role:
The CIL and Section 106 team exists to ensure that the obligations and contributions developers agree to make and owe to the Council are paid. These can be financial or in kind. They are the main way in which development has a positive impact for all of Southwark's residents. This work is very important. The team also enforces breaches of planning control to ensure that development accords with the law and the planning policies adopted by Southwark Council. This work is vital to upholding the integrity of the planning control system.
This is a new post to assist the team in providing planning expertise and assessment and applying this primarily to the assessment of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and obligations resulting from section 106 agreements (s106), also the demand and recovery of sums and obligations owed. You may also be required to investigate possible breaches of planning control, assess planning applications, preparation of planning policy and guidance or other activities related to the town planning service.
The apprenticeship pathway you will be completing will be Chartered Town Planner Level 7 - (60 months)
About You:
You will be a strong communicator, methodical and with an attention to detail. You will show an ability to adapt and learn new skills and the ability to be able to study for a Town Planning degree as part of this role.
Recruitment timetable
We will be hosting an Apprenticeship open day event Friday 26th May 2023 Between 10AM - 2PM at 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH - Please feel free to attend
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-apprenticeship-campaign-open-day-tickets-633427939017
Closing Date: Friday 2nd June 2023
ASSESSMENT CENTRE 27th and 28th June 2023
- Must be available to attend attend the assessment dates
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
