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We’re looking for an Assistant National Consultant to join our national Planning & Major Infrastructure team to provide planning support and assist with training to national and regional colleagues alongside a Senior National Consultant. You’ll also support our engagement with and responses to planning legislation, policy and guidance reform across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. What it's like to work here Working as part of a small national Planning & Major Infrastructure team you’ll join a tight-knit and collaborative group of planners and other professionals who work across all 3 nations and support the Trust’s engagement with the various aspects of the planning system. Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, however there will be an opportunity to explore and agree hybrid working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. The role will involve travel to key office hubs and properties to meet with stakeholders and to carry out work. What you'll be doing Reporting to a Senior National Consultant in the Planning & Major Infrastructure team you’ll support with responding to a range of planning related legislation, policy and guidance changes, building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and colleagues to enable the development of robust and well-reasoned responses. You’ll help with identifying, devising and organising training for the Planning & Major Infrastructure team and others in the organisation. You’ll contribute to ensuring internal guidance and procedures are up to date, as well as capturing case studies and good practice. You’ll play a key role in supporting the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the central Planning and Major Infrastructure team through project co-ordination and support. Who we're looking for Applications from redeployees are assessed agai