Growth and Planning Officer – Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

In this unique role, you will engage with and foster relationships with local authority planning and economic development departments. This collaboration aims to create a comprehensive understanding of the growth and development needs outlined in development plans throughout the county, which will help inform our Community Risk Management Plan. Additionally, you will focus on securing developer funding through the planning process to help alleviate the impacts of growth on CFRS operations.

You will work alongside internal departments, other regional fire and rescue services, and blue light partners to ensure a coordinated approach to meeting our operational and funding needs related to growth and development.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an agile, dynamic environment, supporting a service that truly impacts the community.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, but the ideal person will have:

A degree or post graduate qualification in town planning or a related discipline
Membership of Royal Town Planning Institute, or eligibility for membership
An understanding of local plans and development management processes
Knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and policy considerations including national and local policy context for Cambridgeshire
The ability to communicate effectively through oral and written presentations to a range of audiences
The ability to evidence working to tight deadlines with conflicting priorities
Experience in town planning or a related team or department
A track record in successful management of funding opportunities