planning inspector application guidance

Foreword from Chief Executive Officer

About the Planning Inspectorate

Working as a Planning Inspector

Training and career development

Making your application

Terms and conditions

List of relevant professional bodies

Planning Inspector Band 1Application Guidance








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Foreword from Sarah RichardsChief Executive Officer, The Planning Inspectorate

Thank you for your interest in working for the Planning Inspectorate.

Now is a particularly exciting time for the Inspectorate. Recent planning reforms have extended the range and scope of the work we do to support local planning, sustainable development and major infrastructure.

Working as an Inspector for the Planning Inspectorate is to be an impartial decision maker and adviser to the Secretary of State on important developments. It is a fulfilling and rewarding job that has a direct impact on both local communities and national economic, environmental and social needs. You could be applying your experience and expertise, whether gained in planning or elsewhere, to help shape well-planned environments through determining planning and enforcement appeals, examining development plans or making recommendations on nationally significant infrastructure projects. You will need to always apply the Inspectorate’s core values of openness, fairness and impartiality.

We are seeking to recruit across a wide field for Inspectors. You do not need to be a planner to be an Inspector. The background of our Inspectors is very varied and includes engineers, architects, environmentalists, lawyers, academics as well as planners. All have become successful and confident Inspectors. We provide good, on-going training and we aim to identify quickly, and then provide opportunities for inspectors to apply their particular experience, expertise and capabilities to casework.

We want accomplished professional people with energy, commitment and professional expertise, who are self-motivated, self-reliant and dependable. Some of our casework involves team working, but you also need to be able to work alone and be willing to travel. You will be working mainly in England, but could occasionally be given work in Wales.

I look forward to your application to join us and I hope you become part of our successful team.

Sarah Richards Chief Executive Officer, The Planning Inspectorate








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About the Planning InspectorateThe Planning Inspectorate is an Executive Agency in the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Welsh Assembly Government.

The main focus for the Inspectorate has, until recently, been on the one hand the processing and determination of planning and enforcement appeals and, on the other, the holding of examinations into Local Plans (LP). Since April 2012 we have also become responsible for the examination of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP), with Inspectors making recommendations to the Secretary of State.

The Inspectorate also handles a wide variety of other planning-related casework. This includes listed building consent appeals, advertisement appeals, and reporting on planning applications called-in for decision by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, or, in Wales, the Welsh Ministers, various compulsory purchase orders, rights of way cases and cases arising from the Environmental Protection and Water Acts, as well as the Transport and Works Act and Highways legislation.

We have offices in Temple Quay House, Bristol, and Cathays Park, Cardiff. The majority of the administrative staff are based in Bristol, with the Cardiff office serving the Welsh Government.

Our 682 staff include 306 professionally qualified salaried Inspectors who work from home throughout England and Wales, with about a smaller number who carry out work on a contract basis.

Planning Inspectorate Wales (Cardiff)

Planning Inspectorate Head Quarters (Bristol)

Mission

Vision

To hold the confidence of Ministers and the public and to use our expertise and experience to play a key role in positive planning for England and Wales, fulfilling our purpose by focusing on customer service, our people and the prudent use of public money.

To hold the absolute confidence of Ministers and our customers as a key organization for land use planning. We will have a reputation for excellent customer service and provide timely and high quality impartial decisions in all our work. We will have a sustainable budget position with established sources of income and an embedded focus on continuous improvement and productivity. We will be a fully integrated organization across all our casework with common systems and effective leadership enabling more flexible working. We will make the most of our knowledge and experience on the ground, building the capability of our staff and informing policy

ValuesOur three values that underpin all of our work are:

• Impartiality: we show no favour to any person or organization.

• Fairness: we always act to ensure fair treatment of staff, customers and everyone we work with.

• Openness: we are transparent in how we work, publishing key information for our work and listening to all points of view.

For more details about our work and the Inspectorate’s 2015/16 Annual Report and Accounts, visit our ‘about’ page on GOV.uk

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Appeal procedure types

Planning Inspectors conduct a wide range of casework, including appeals under the Planning Acts and other environmental legislation, examinations into Local Plans and National Infrastructure applications.

Inspectors come from a wide range of professions and backgrounds. They include:

� engineers � environmentalists � lawyers � planners from local and central government � private consultancy � education � industry

Each brings their own professional experience, expertise and skills to the role of an impartial decision maker. The list of relevant professional bodies will give you an idea of the professions we welcome.

Appeals are currently conducted by one of three methods: public inquiry, hearing or written representations.

The Inspector is solely responsible for the conduct of the event and will assess written and oral evidence to reach soundly reasoned decisions.

When assessing the soundness of development plans and examining National Infrastructure Projects, the Inspector’s role is to carry out an inquisitorial examination, identifying the issues to be discussed and considering the evidence submitted in writing and heard orally before making recommendations.

An Inspector’s work brings high rewards in terms of job satisfaction and professional standing.

It requires professional commitment, high intellectual capability and integrity. A professional background and / or qualification in planning is not a pre-requisite and indeed the Inspectorate also looks for non-planners with appropriate specialisms to provide us with a breadth of expertise.

We require a flexible workforce and all recruits will need to be capable of conducting appeals

casework (and past experience shows that many non-planners can conduct appeals casework highly successfully). Subject to business need, training will be provided for all casework types. However, candidates should be realistic in their own assessment of their past experience and potential capability in this regard.

Inspectors require a high level of self-reliance, motivation, stamina and confidence. They are expected to produce consistently high quality decisions and recommendations on their own account, and be able to manage their work and time very effectively to meet specific time targets.

There will also be circumstances in which Inspectors will be required to work effectively as part of a team (e.g. on National Infrastructure cases), though they may spend considerable periods of time working alone. Whilst very rewarding, the work can be demanding, so you must have the ability to work under pressure at times.

HearingPublic inquiry Written representations








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Working as a Planning InspectorIT SkillsThe Inspectorate operates in an online environment for case handling and document management, as well as decision and report drafting and quality assurance.

We also have extensive online internal information resources and a number of forums to support learning and professional development. To work as an Inspector we therefore expect a minimum level of computer skills and IT awareness.

As a helpful checklist the ‘European Computer Driving Licence’ (ECLD) or International Version (ICDL) sets out skill sets and levels.

Our expectation is that you should be functional for all the Base Modules and be capable of operating the Presentation and Online Collaboration modules of the Intermediate level, together with awareness of the IT Security module.

The Inspectorate will also require you to undertake a number of compulsory Civil Service Learning modules on Data Protection and IT Security, amongst others, if you are appointed. Our training and progression processes are based on you being at these indicative levels at the outset, so you may find it helpful to explore the self-assessment sections of the ECDL link.

You will be home-based and it is therefore necessary to have an appropriate office/work space from which to work. You will need to accommodate a computer, printer, reference material and to provide yourself with an appropriate work-space.

You will be required to provide a broadband line, ideally, with a minimum speed of 5MB so that your Planning Inspectorate issued computer can access our IT systems to work electronically.

IT kit provided for home workingThe Planning Inspectorate provides:

�Laptop �Telephone �Printer �Mobile phone

Inspectors are responsible for arranging their own internet connection (ideally at least 5MB download speed).

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Success in the role of an Inspector will also depend on your ability to command the confidence of a wide range of people through written and oral communication, including proactively managing and leading parties who participate in examinations and appeals, notably at hearings and inquiries.

Inquiries, hearings, site visits and examinations are held in the locality within which the appeal site or examination area is located. Therefore whilst we aim to minimise travel, working away from home is not uncommon for Inspectors and, when your casework requires it, you would stay away overnight or for longer periods.

After an inquiry, hearing, site visit programme has been completed you would spend time at home writing your reports and decisions. It is essential that you are able to cut through detail and get to the heart of an issue. All written work must be clear and concise, whilst thoroughly and persuasively reasoned.

Overall, most Inspectors find they spend more time working at home than they do away. Your work schedule would normally be set up well in advance to permit you to make domestic arrangements when overnight stays are necessary.

If you think you may have any restrictions in that regard, which you believe may give rise to difficulties in fulfilling the requirements of the post, you are advised to discuss your position with us before you apply.

Travel and MobilityAlthough we encourage travel for business purposes by public transport, many sites are impractical to access by that means so most Inspectors hold a driving licence. Hire cars can be used though you may use your own vehicle if it is more cost effective. A mileage allowance is paid.

Inspectors have to carry out site inspections, some of which will be in remote locations, possibly including difficult terrain, in a range of weather conditions.

The Inspectorate will endeavour to adapt work programmes to accommodate individual circumstances. If you have a concern about your ability to access sites with difficult terrain in remote locations you may wish to discuss your circumstances with us before you decide whether to apply.

Our advice line is 0303 444 5825.

Working as a Planning Inspector Events








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Training and career developmentWe encourage continuous professional development and recognise talent amongst our workforce.

All Inspectors receive comprehensive training, which covers the planning system, decision and report writing. Immediately on appointment you would be required to attend a residential induction course in Bristol for two weeks with a third week based at home. This is normally supplemented by a further round of training some months after first joining.

Newly trained Inspectors will receive support from their trainers, who are experienced Inspectors, through reading and assessing all of the initial casework. Your trainer would be there for advice, and would provide you with constructive feedback on your work, to assist your progress.

Typical induction for new Inspectors

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Week 1 � General introduction � Role of the Inspector � Meet colleagues � HR, IT and administration � The Inspectorate Approach

to Decision Making � Appeals casework � Planning policies

4 - 5 months laterIntroduction of additional casework topic areas such as:

� HRA � Noise � Green Belt et al. � Refreshers

Week 2Bespoke topic areas for s78 decision making:

� Common issues � Obligations and conditions � Human Rights � Costs � Heritage � Training progression process � Health and Safety � Conducting site visits

Week 3Home based:

� Office set up � IT and phone systems � Internal familiarisation (web

based) � Prepare for first cases � Undertake further training

exercises

The Inspectorate is committed to the continuing professional development of its staff so further and extensive learning and development opportunities will be available throughout your career as an Inspector.

We are committed to the support and development of our staff as professionals and are proud of our recognition in that regard by the Royal Town Planning Institute. Moreover, we encourage Inspectors to explore and reach their potential by pursuing opportunities to carry out more complex casework.

New Inspectors ordinarily determine appeals via the written representation method. Whilst necessarily governed by PINS business needs, if you are appointed to Band 1, there are likely to be opportunities for promotion in the future (and you may, as a Band 1 Inspector, be given the opportunity to conduct higher level Band 2 or 3 casework with a temporary additional allowance payment).








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Make your application through Civil Service Jobs using the online CV and personal statement facility.

Your CV should include your career history and summarise your key achievements.

We also require your higher level academic history and membership details of professional bodies, as requested under the ‘Essential Criteria’ (documentary proof of qualifications and membership will be requested at interview).

You must demonstrate that you meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ for your application to be considered further.

Appointees to the Civil Service are expected to conduct themselves according to its competency framework. We therefore conduct our selection processes, including assessment of applications and conduct of interviews with those in mind.

Your statement must therefore also include evidence of the competencies (pages 11), when you describe how your experiences match our job criteria, i.e. how you dealt with the situation you are describing, what behaviours you demonstrated to achieve the outcome, and what the outcome was and how those behaviours achieved the outcome.

Accordingly, a simple description of what you did would not meet the requirement to explain how you deployed your skills and behaviours.

For instance, when describing a complex project that you completed:

� How did you manage it? � What was your specific role and responsibilities? � How effective you were (and the measures by which that effectiveness

was measured)? � What issues did you face and did you address them? � Were your recommendations and decisions accepted and, if so, were

they successful?

You may describe how you gathered and analysed information, what sources helped you do that, how you planned and organised your time to ensure delivery, who your stakeholders were and how you communicated with them, and finally, what was the result of your input into the work?

Completing your statement � Be precise in your examples about what you did and the part you

played in the activities you describe. Please explain what you did, how you did it and describe the outcome.

� Give recent examples from the work-place. However, you may give examples from outside work.

� Provide varied examples and ensure they are relevant to the professional and behavioural competencies on page 11.

� Be concise. Too much information makes it difficult for the panel to assess your application and may count against you.

� Use clear language, and avoid jargon.

Your personal statement must be no longer than 1200 words. Should it exceed this figure, the excess will not be seen by the application assessors.

Please note that your professional and behavioural competencies will be assessed throughout the selection process. Failure to demonstrate these, following the above advice, is likely to result in not being called to the next stage, due to lack of evidence.

Application timetable•Closing date: 24 October 2016 at 23:59•Assessment centre and interviews: Week commencing 5 December

2016 in Bristol.

We shall ask you to bring 2 passport sized photos of yourself, if you are invited to the assessment centre and interview.

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Making your applicationSelection processStage 1 – Application (CV and personal statement) and initial selection

At this stage you are asked to demonstrate that you meet our basic selection criteria for the post. Firstly, we will check all applications to see that you are eligible to apply. To be eligible to apply you must:

� meet our nationality requirements (applications are welcome from UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and certain non-EEA members)

� meet the essential knowledge, skills and experience (page 10)

If you meet the eligibility requirements, your CV and personal statement will then be assessed against the required competencies.

Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to an assessment centre and interview.

Security checks and Data ProtectionA successful candidate from outside the Civil Service will be subject to satisfactory security checks to cover aspects of identity, nationality, employment history and criminal record. These checks are routine and are now required for new entrants to the Civil Service.

If you are invited to interview you will need to provide the following:

� passport, national ID card, full UK driving licence or birth certificate � proof of National Insurance number e.g. tax notification, P45 or National Insurance card � proof of address e.g. recent utility bill, or letter from your bank � proof of eligibility to work in the UK

We will also require original documents for proof of your qualifications and membership of your professional body(ies).

If you are successful, we will approach your current or last employer to verify your circumstances for the past 3 years. If you were previously self-employed, we will approach HM Revenue and Customs, and/or a professional who was connected with your business.

By signing the application form, you will be giving us consent to approach the employer, HM Revenue and Customs, or other party to verify your previous employment for the last 3 years.

Under the Data Protection Act (1998) the information you provide is defined as ‘personal data’. It will be available only to the appropriate HR officer and security authority and used only for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. The HR officer and security authority will protect the information you provide and will ensure that it is not passed to anyone who is not authorised to see it.

Stage 2 – Assessment centre and interview

Successful candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre, followed by an interview which will be held in our office in Bristol. Candidates will be able to select a time slot online.

The assessment centre will be a combination of competency based exercises and validated tests designed to assess candidates’ potential by demonstrating their abilities.

The use of standardised procedures and assessment techniques ensures that there is maximum objectivity and fairness in the assessments made.

Candidates with disabilitiesThe Planning Inspectorate is a signatory to the Department for Work and Pensions “Two-Tick” disability scheme. We are using the guaranteed interview scheme to help widen employment opportunities for disabled people. Candidates who have declared themselves to be disabled will automatically proceed to the next stage of the selection process, provided they meet the essential criteria detailed above.

ComplaintsThe Planning Inspectorate’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles.

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance:

HR Manager, Planning Inspectorate, Room 4B, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Planning Inspectorate, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Commission.

http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/

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Job purposeTo deliver a broad range of appeal and other casework, evaluating evidence, conducting site visits, hearings and inquiries, and writing decisions within agreed formats, for an assigned standard level of casework.

To make decisions and recommendations to time targets and required quality standards.

Job Description � To carry out casework at Level 1 (least complex) initially likely to comprise appeals

under Section 78 and possibly Section 174 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)

� To conduct and determine typically 4 – 5 written representation cases per week.

� To identify and assimilate relevant facts and evidence, test and inquire into material issues.

� To conduct public events in an efficient, inclusive and authoritative manner using a jargon free style and in accordance with procedural rules.

� To complete and submit appeal decisions within allotted time and to meet required quality standards.

� To be able to work alone and to self-motivate to manage casework professionally, seeking advice, where necessary, and contributing as an effective team player when required.

� To keep abreast of and properly apply current guidance, government policy, and relevant legislation to casework

� To demonstrate integrity and impartiality and demonstrably apply principles of openness, fairness and transparency.

� To maintain and develop his or her professional skills and capability by undertaking appropriate training and other development opportunities on own initiative and through the Personal Development Plan.

� To carry out administrative functions in accordance with current office guidelines.

Making your applicationThe role

Essential knowledge, skills and experienceCandidates must demonstrate the following:

� Educated to degree level and relevant membership of a professional body (please refer to the list of relevant professional bodies).

� A demonstrable track record of experience and responsibility providing evidence of an accomplished capability in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Surveying, Law or other related land use, or relevant profession.

� Knowledge and understanding of relevant planning law and town and country planning policy and principles, or demonstrable aptitude to gain these quickly.








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Making your application Competencies

Knowledge & Technical Skills � Specialist knowledge and skills at a high

technical skill level. � Sound knowledge of the relevant legal

framework, jurisdiction, procedures and their appropriate application.

� Professional knowledge based on a foundation of academic and technical knowledge with significant practical experience.

Conduct of Cases, Efficiency and Delivery of Results

� Management of schedule of casework to deliver it within time and quality standards, using appropriate tools and processes to support prioritisation and time management.

� Prompt identification and resolution of any barriers to effective casework handling.

� Management of all aspects of casework to facilitate fair, effective and timely intervention.

� Conduct of proceedings which establish and maintain the independence and authority of the Inspector and the process.

� Identification of key tasks and priorities in casework management.

� Management of events and procedures enabling proper participation by all those present.

� Sets priorities which make the most effective use of resources.

� Manages own time and resources, remains responsive and adaptable regarding demands and prioritises effectively.

� Is clear about results required and takes personal accountability for their achievement.

� Always behaves in a measured, calm and non-confrontational manner.

� Promptly discharges administrative responsibilities.

Professionalism & Integrity � Demonstrates fairness and impartiality to

all participants in proceedings, attending properly to any particular needs.

� Detachment and management of own reactions and emotions.

� Treatment of all people attending, appearing or working during any casework delivery or wider procedural stages with respect and dignity.

� Respect and compliance with the law. � Avoidance of the use of words or conduct

that might give rise to the perception of bias. � Impartiality between parties whether

individuals, professionals or public bodies.

� Understanding and application of Franks Principles.

� Independence and authority of Inspectors in all their dealings and casework delivery.

� Personal independence, confidence, moral courage, impartiality and integrity.

� Promotion of highest standards of behaviour, fairness and impartiality in all work matters.

� A high level of credibility and professional competence.

� Recognition and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest.

� Dignity and professional behaviour.

The competencies set out the professional skills as well as behaviours expected of our Inspectors. Please refer to this information when completing your online application and personal statement. Although the competencies are not used as a check list when assessing the application, they provide an overall strong picture in terms of candidate suitability.

We expect successful candidates to be able to demonstrate all of the following competences and skills.

Behavioural competencies

Professional competencies

Setting Direction – Making effective Decisions Effectiveness in this area is about identifying a range of relevant information sources, and recognising the need for further research when necessary. Working within the scope of their authority for decision making, effective people explore different options and potential responses to these, to ensure efficient conduct of casework.

Engaging People - Building Capability for all Effectiveness in this area is having a strong focus on continuous learning for oneself, others and the organisation. Effective people in this area seek and act on feedback to evaluate and improve their own performance and share their own knowledge.

Delivering Results - Achieving outcomes Effectiveness in this area is about gathering necessary evidence and using analysis, problem solving and judgement to deliver the required outcomes in decision making. Decisions are made on complex issues in line with relevant law and policy, as well as properly weighing sufficiency and quality of evidence. Effective people make timely and appropriate procedural decisions.








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Contract and SalaryThe starting salary point is £41,015 and payments will be made upon reaching certain competence thresholds in the training period. The top of the Band 1 salary scale is £48,457.

AppointmentsWe hope to have the first appointees in place early 2017.

Your work baseOur Planning Inspectors are home-based, and will be assigned to a team of other Inspectors for line management and professional support purposes. You will be required, occasionally, to attend training or meetings in our offices in Bristol or Cardiff, and more frequently, team meetings elsewhere.

Annual leave – New EntrantsThe annual leave allowance will be cumulative, based on service, starting with 25 days per year (pro-rata for part time staff) rising by 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years’ service. You will also be entitled to 1 days’ privilege leave for the Queen’s Birthday.

Hours of workFull time Inspectors work a 5-day week of 37 hours (excluding lunch breaks). On occasions you may need to travel outside normal working hours. Flexibility is required to meet the demands of the post.

Part-time working If you wish to work part-time (though we look for full weeks), you should note that the Inspectorate operates a Flexible Working Policy. Please note that the initial training period, in order that the appointee can build a “critical mass” of casework and familiarity with processes, we consider that full time (or close to full time) is highly desirable.

It is important that our Inspectors are available when required throughout the year.

If you wish to work part-time please state the work pattern you would prefer in the “Optional” box at the bottom of the Additional Requirements section of the online application form together with the approximate percentage of full time equivalent that you wish to work. This information is not used to decide your suitability for the post, but to help ensure we make enough appointments to meet our staffing requirements.

PensionThe Civil Service pension arrangements form an important part of the pay and reward package we offer our employees.

Details of the Civil Service Pensions can be found on the website.

ProbationConfirmation of the appointment is subject to successful completion of probation requirements. During this period we would anticipate that your main training will have been completed and your work will be closely monitored and the results shared and discussed with you at all stages by your trainers. You can expect that your appointment will only be confirmed if we are satisfied that you have achieved and maintained the minimum competence level of the grade, and that your attendance record has been satisfactory.

The probation period will not apply to those candidates who are existing substantive Civil Servants. Successful Civil Service candidates who are within their probation periods will still be expected to complete their probation under that contract.

Full details of the probation arrangements will be set out in the contract of employment.

FreemasonryYou are required to tell us if you are a Freemason, and must also tell us if the situation changes.

Conflicts of interestIt will be a condition of your appointment that you do not engage in private practice related to land use planning matters.

As a Planning Inspector, you may not take part in any activity or engage in any occupation, which might conflict with the interests of the Planning Inspectorate. These include standing for local or parliamentary elections or being an active member/official of particular groups or societies.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an entry in the Inspectorate’s Register of Interests and to comply with the Inspector Code of Conduct.

Childcare vouchers In conjunction with Computershare Voucher Services, we offer a childcare voucher scheme. Childcare vouchers can be used to pay for all types of registered childcare including nurseries, child minders, nannies, after-school and holiday schemes. They are non-taxable and exempt from National Insurance contributions. More information can be found on their website: www.computershare.com

Equal Opportunities The Planning Inspectorate is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all our systems are fair, open and objective. We endeavour to promote this approach to those with whom we come into contact. Also we believe that we are responsible for ensuring that the highest principles of equal opportunities policy are put into effect.

As an equal opportunities organisation we make no distinction between people on grounds of their age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or part time status.


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List of relevant professional bodiesYour membership must be at a sufficient level to demonstrate that you are an experienced professional, you are maintaining your skills, knowledge and competence, and that you are regulated by that organisation’s code of conduct.

Your CV must therefore include the level and/or status of your membership, and the date it was achieved.

The following list is not exhaustive:

� Architects Registration Board � Association of Building Engineers � Bar Council � Chartered Institute of Arbitrators � Chartered Institute for Archaeologists � Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists � Chartered Institute of Environmental Health � Chartered Institute of Legal Executives � Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport � Chartered Institute of Waste Management � Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental

Management � Institute of Ecology and Environmental

Management � Institute of Highways Engineers

� Institute of Highways and Transportation � Institute of Historic Building Conservation � Institute of Civil Engineers � Institute of Marine Engineering, Science &

Technology � Institute of Public Rights of Way Officers � Institute of Quarrying � Institution of Structural Engineers � Landscape Institute � Law Society (including Solicitors Roll) � Planning Executives Association � Royal Institute of British Architects � Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors � Royal Town Planning Institute

If you are a member of a different professional body which you consider to be relevant to our work and land use planning, please call the recruitment advice line on 0303 444 5825.

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