PERSON SPECIFICATION In this section the Skills, Knowledge, Qualification and Competency requirements to perform the role to a satisfactory standard are set out. The extent, nature and level of the role holder’s knowledge and skills should be specified Awareness some knowledge or skills sufficient to show aptitude and the ability to learn in the particular work area` Significant knowledge and skills gained through practice and/or qualification sufficient to fulfill the role requirements Extensive knowledge and skills gained through practice and/ or qualification to fulfill the role requirements and contribute to training others and developing policy and practice in the work area Person specification Examples specific to role Required Level Method of assessment interview, testing, reference Essential Desirable Extensive SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Technical knowledge and qualifications Degree (or equivalent) in Town Planning or a related subject Relevant specialist or management post graduate qualification (or equivalent) Full membership of a relevant professional institute (e.g. Royal Town Planning Institute) Detailed knowledge and understanding of the policy, legislative and regulatory framework of statutory development plans and at least one other area of responsibility (e.g. housing and employment development; investment; infrastructure; built design) Significant knowledge and understanding of the policy, legislative and regulatory framework across the full range of the areas of responsibility (e.g. planning policy; built design; and infrastructure) Excellent understanding of the political context and environment of local government Extensive experience of producing statutory development plans Extensive experience of partnership and multi-agency working at a senior level X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Interview and application form
Signed Job holder Signed Line Manager Signed Assistant Director Print Job Holder Print Line Manager Print Assistant Director Date Footnote: Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute While there are a number of routes to becoming a Chartered Member of the RTPI, the most common involves: The successful completion of an RTPI accredited course in spatial planning (undergraduate degree, masters degree, postgraduate diploma or equivalent) An . This requires the equivalent of at least 2 years full-time relevant work experience in spatial planning, one of which must be post qualification and undertaken as a Licentiate Member of the RTPI. The Licentiate must keep a log book reflecting on work undertaken and skills developed, verified by their employer; and a regularly-updated professional development plan. Once they have the required years of experience, the Licentiate must submit a written report reflecting on this experience which will be assessed by assessors appointed by the RTPI. RTPI membership demonstrates professional knowledge, expertise and commitment to working to the highest standards under a robust Code of Professional Conduct. It establishes credibility as a witness for the Council at public inquiries and in advising the council, the public and other organisations on planning matters. The Code of Conduct also requires Chartered Members to maintain a record of Continuing Professional Development (at least 50 hours CPD in a 2 year period) and a Personal Development Plan. The RTPI can ask to see a Member’s CPD record and PDP at any time.