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We are seeking a Planner Policy to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Medway Council is looking for a new Planner to work in the Policy team of the Planning Service. The Council is preparing to submit its new Local Plan for examination. This sets out a strategy for Medway’s growth up to the early 2040s, with opportunities for urban regeneration, and strategic development in suburban and rural areas. You will be involved in a range of planning policy projects, including research, analysis and professional advice.The main purpose of the job is to:Assist in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of development policy documents, particularly the Medway Local Plan but this could also include Neighbourhood Plans, supplementary policy and guidance documents.Contribute to research and analysis to provide an evidence base for policy documents and support wider decision making.Provide policy advice to Development Management, and information on planning policy matters to local communities and other stakeholders. Contribute to effective engagement with local communities and other stakeholders in a way that reflects the vision and values of the Council and participate in multi-disciplinary project teams as required.Interviews are due to take place on the 18 or 20 November 2025. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Catherine Smith on <a href="mailto:catherine.smith@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">catherine.smith@medway.gov.uk</a> or Prem Velayutham on <a href="mailto:prem.velayutham@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">prem.velayutham@medway.gov.uk</a>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Planner Policy

We are seeking a Principal Planner Spatial Data &amp; Infrastructure to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Medway Council is looking for a Principal Planner to work in the Policy team of the Planning Service. The Council is preparing to submit its new Local Plan for examination. This sets out a strategy for Medway’s growth up to the early 2040s, with opportunities for urban regeneration, and strategic development in suburban and rural areas. You will be involved in a range of planning policy projects, including the examination of the new local plan, planning for strategic development sites, and play a key role in the management and development of the Planning Policy team. The main purpose of the job is to:<ul><li>To lead, manage and develop the Council’s strategic infrastructure planning activities, and land use data collation and monitoring systems to inform development planning processes</li><li>Play a leading technical and managerial role in the preparation and review of planning policy, specifically the Medway Local Plan, but this could also include supplementary policy and guidance documents.</li><li>Manage a team of Planning and development monitoring officers and their contribution to the work of the Planning Service, with particular reference to infrastructure, spatial data and analysis. </li><li>Lead and manage planning policy and information projects, including internal research and analysis to inform policy development, and to commission and manage contracts with external consultants. </li><li>Provide specialist technical planning policy advice, including representing the Planning Service in corporate and external stakeholder projects and meetings.</li><li>Secure effective engagement with members, local communities, and wider stakeholders in the plan making process to promote a clear understanding of development policy requirements and aims in Medway, and in a way that promotes the vision and values of the Council.</li></ul>Interviews are due to take place on the 21 November 2025 If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Catherine Smith on <a href="mailto:catherine.smith@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">catherine.smith@medway.gov.uk</a> Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Principal Planner - Spatial Data & Infrastructure

We are seeking a Public Health Project Coordinator (Tobacco Control) to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application). We are currently recruiting for a Health Improvement Coordinator (Tobacco Control) on a 1-year fixed term contract. You will be required to contribute to the delivery of evidence-based tobacco control projects to improve health and wellbeing in Medway by supporting the achievement of local and national targets and strategies relating to Public Health. To work in the context of Medway’s ‘Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy’ and the <a href="https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/public-health-outcomes-framework/data#page/1/ati/302/are/E06000035" target="_blank">Public Health Outcomes Framework</a> to reduce health inequalities. Provide effective project support to enable the successful development and delivery of public health projects and initiatives, working as part of a team to support the whole department and providing cover when needed. The role will involve liaising with service users and system partners in a way that promotes the <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200364/medway_council_strategy_2022_to_2023#values" target="_blank">vision and values</a> of the Council.The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Children DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Tracey Kilbane on tracey.kilbane<a href="mailto:vicky.carter@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">@medway.gov.uk</a> Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Public Health Project Coordinator (Tobacco Control)

Do you have experience as a researcher? Would you like to be part of a programme tasked with improving health and reducing inequalities? Could your knowledge and skills help us to develop a research active culture in local government and improve decision-making?The Principal Research Officer will join a team of researchers and research operations staff within the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Medway (a collaborative initiative between Medway Council, the University of Kent and the people of Medway). Sitting within Public Health and armed with £5 million in funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), HDRC Medway aims to increase local authority research activity and foster innovative partnerships with academia, focusing on addressing health outcomes resulting from inequalities across the wider determinants of health.We are looking for a Principal Research Officer who will use theoretical knowledge and practical experience of research approaches to:<ul><li>support the development of research questions and projects and support the implementation of research studies</li><li>provide expert advice and guidance on research methodologies, including the design, development, and administration of research studies and funding applications</li><li>identify opportunities to secure research funding and deliver viable funding proposals</li><li>synthesise and use existing research evidence to support the development of policy and practice</li><li>ensure research findings are disseminated and utilised to make real-world changes to health outcomes in Medway</li></ul>If this sounds like a role for you, please do not hesitate to apply and join our team working towards a better Medway.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please contact Tom Hartney on <a href="mailto:tom.hartney@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">tom.hartney@medway.gov.uk</a> .In return we offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan" target="_blank">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx" target="_blank">education</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx" target="_blank">environment</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx" target="_blank">social care</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx" target="_blank">housing</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx" target="_blank">planning</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx" target="_blank">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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