Trainee Planner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Employer: Infrastructure, Housing and Environment
Job number: SOJ14302
Closing date: 02-Mar-2023
Post requires 5 years residency: Yes
Post requires Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance: Yes - Standard
Contract type: Permanent
Full time or part time: Full Time
Term time only: No
Working hours: 37 Hours per Week
Shift details: NA
Salary: 33804 - 37383 GBP per year
Job summary
The Planning Application Team is looking to recruit 2 Trainee Town Planners. These positions will appeal to individuals with a genuine interest in Jersey's urban and rural environment who are motivated to pursue a rewarding career in Town Planning. These roles may appeal to applicants with transferable skills who are looking for a change in career or an opportunity to work for the Government of Jersey. Applications from graduates are also invited.
More information on becoming a Town Planner can be found on the Royal Town Planning Institutes’ website: RTPI | Become a planner
For an informal discussion please contact Ginny Duffell on 07797 757798 or email on g.duffell@gov.je
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Planner roles across Infrastructure, Housing and Environment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,804 - £37,383 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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