Place Planning Officer (Schools) CDC

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Place Planning Officer (Schools).

We are currently recruiting for a Pupil Place Planning Officer to undertake high level data production and analysis of child and school level data and to contribute the annual Schools Capacity (SCAP) statutory return and to provide a key operational link between Pupil Place Planning and School Admissions.

Working closely with colleagues from different services and organisations, the postholder will be part of a strong and supportive team, all of whom work hard towards developing our Place Planning and Sufficiency service. We are looking for a hardworking and conscientious person to work in a busy environment, providing essential and valuable service to our customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience of undertaking high level data analysis and be able to manage priorities in a busy and demanding environment, be well-organised and flexible and have excellent customer service skills.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 25th August 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 1st September 2025.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: [email protected]

If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email [email protected] or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.