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As an Urban Design Officer, you will:

• Provide urban design advice for pre-applications, planning applications and appeals
• Guide the Council's Major Projects and New Homes teams
• Shape the development of masterplans and development frameworks for significant projects
• Contribute to the production of design codes, local planning policies and guidance documents
• Coordinate the Design Review Panel
• Advise elected members, informally and through committee meetings and presentations
• Support and train planning officers in urban design to 'grow our own'
  
  Our ideal candidate would be a qualified urban designer, architect, landscape architect or town planner with several years' experience in design for major development projects.
We have a good deal of work in historic environments and sensitive landscapes, so experience in historic building conservation and working with protected landscapes is desirable (although not essential). What is most important to us is finding someone with the right fit, to work proactively and adaptably with us to negotiate and advocate for high quality design in new development. The right candidate will understand what it means to collaborate and engage effectively with a customer and our community stakeholders.

Winchester City Council has an exciting opportunity within its Planning Department to join our specialist Historic Environment Team. We are seeking an ambitious Urban Design Officer to assess and shape the most interesting and complex development projects in our district. The successful candidate will work widely with different departments across the Council and will be a key player in strategic projects. Winchester is a former capital of England, the cradle of the nation. An urban area with a 2000-year history, a precious heritage that demands people of the highest calibre to care for it and to plan its future. Our district includes not only the cathedral city of Winchester, but also smaller towns and villages, beautiful countryside and a large part of the South Downs National Park. You will have the opportunity to use your expertise to shape and support ambitious sustainable development projects across the district. The Historic Environment Team is a small but influential team within the Built Environment Service, made up of specialists in archaeology, historic buildings and urban design. We're supportive and highly collaborative; we aspire to high standards in throughout our work. We are committed to your professional development and growth, while maximising work/life balance., Winchester City Council - The place to work We're situated in the heart of Hampshire in Winchester. If you live or work in and around Winchester then our aim is to provide you with snippets of council business, sharing information and opportunities to join in conversations. Winchester District covers an area of 250 square miles and is a designated heritage city. Winchester attracts an estimated four million visitors each year. The Council serves a population of approximately 117,700 residents; with 32% of District residents live within the town area of Winchester The three largest settlements outside the city are: Bishop's Waltham (7,000) Denmead (6,800) New Alresford (5,400) We are a growing council that provides various opportunities. Sign up to our garden waste initiative, get some further information of support and advice from us on dealing with the cost of living, and explore our various job opportunities in

Our offices are based in the heart of Winchester and the successful candidates can benefit from:
• Employer paid health cash plan
• Hybrid Working
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
• Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district
• 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service
• Flexible working arrangements
• 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)
• Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Free park and ride
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development