Planning Improvement Officer

Job Description

The Improvement Service is looking to recruit a part-time Planning Improvement Officer to join the National Planning Improvement team.

This role will give you the opportunity to support the development of the new National Planning Improvement Framework, work with planning authorities across Scotland and key national stakeholders, and work in a small team delivering this exciting and ground-breaking work.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate, early career professional, or the ideal role to give you experience alongside completing your planning masters.

We are looking for someone who can champion our work, engage effectively with stakeholders and support planning authorities to tackle self-identified areas of improvement.

Information

Location:  West Lothian Council Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6FF

It is anticipated that the role will involve a blended model of office and home working. This flexible approach will be agreed between employee and line manager.

Duration of Contract:  Fixed term contract until 31 March 2025, with possibility of extension. 

Hours:  Part time, 21 hours per week.  Hours can be worked flexibly in agreement with the Line Manager.

Closing Date:  14 November 2024

Interview Date

A competence based interview will take place on 26 and 29 November 2024 (shortlisted candidates will be advised by email a week in advance of the interview).

For more information about competency-based interviews, see our 'Guide to Competency-based Interviews'. You may also find it useful to read our current Business Plan.

Background

The Improvement Service (IS) is a publicly funded company limited by guarantee, with a total annual budget in the region of £12 Million. We exist to support councils and their partners to improve the health, quality of life and opportunities of all Scottish people through community leadership, strong local governance and the delivery of high quality, efficient local services. 

Working for the IS means joining a team of professionals, who work together to strive for continuous improvement in the public sector and ultimately, better outcomes for Scotland’s communities. 

Our company headquarters are based in West Lothian, located conveniently for commuters between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pay is only one of the benefits of working for the IS, our terms and conditions are progressive and flexible and employees are rewarded with a generous annual leave entitlement of forty one days per year as well as a flexible working policy. 

The IS is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all its activities to promote inclusive processes, practices and culture.

The IS is a Disability Confidence Committed Employer. We are committed to interviewing anyone with a disability who meets the essential criteria.