Education Capital and Place Planning Officer in East Midlands

Job description

Venn Group are supporting an East Midlands based local authority in recruiting for an Education Capital and Place Planning Officer.

Location: East Midlands - Remote with occasional onsite visits to schools around the local area

Duration: Until end of Jan 2026

Hours: Full time - 37 hours

Rate: £425 per day Umbrella (Inside IR35)

Start date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and review school place demand and provision (0–25 age range)
• Lead and co-ordinate delivery of school capital projects
• Manage external consultants/contractors and project risks
• Oversee Section 106 contributions and education infrastructure negotiations
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties, government policies, and DfE guidance
• Support schools with asset management and decarbonisation plans
• Manage stakeholder consultations and communications effectively

Requirements:

• Degree level (or equivalent, e.g. NVQ 4, HNC)
• Managing commissioning/procurement and capital projects
• Understanding demographic data, housing developments, and school capacity
• Knowledge of DfE design guidance, Education Act 2011, and statutory duties
• Experience working with multiple partners to deliver projects
• Strong project management, organisational, and ICT skills
• Ability to analyse data, interpret cost plans, and manage budgets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Flexible, proactive, able to meet statutory deadlines
• Willingness to work occasional evenings (e.g. Meetings, consultations)
• Basic DBS

If you have the relevant experience we'd love to hear from you, please apply today!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Midlands

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

13-09-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English