Education Capital and Place Planning Officer

NEW OPPORTUNITY - North Northamptonshire CouncilJob Title: Education Capital and Place Planning OfficerCouncil: North Northamptonshire Council (Kettering)Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)Working Pattern: HybridContract Length: 3 months initiallyThis is a key role within Children''s Services focused on ensuring sufficient school places across the area, combining place planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of education capital projects.There is a strong emphasis on managing live capital schemes (new schools, expansions), working closely with stakeholders, and supporting the schools estate strategy, including decarbonisation and asset management planning.Key responsibilities:Lead on school place planning, using demographic data, housing growth, and capacity analysisSupport commissioning and delivery of new education provision across 0-25Manage education capital projects end-to-end (new builds, expansions, improvements)Work closely with planning teams on Section 106 contributions and developer negotiationsPrepare reports, business cases, and briefings for senior leaders and membersManage external consultants, contractors, and project delivery partnersLead stakeholder engagement including schools, MATs, DfE, councillors, and communitiesSupport academy conversions and wider organisational changesContribute to estate strategy, including decarbonisation initiatives and asset management planning (GEMS)Desired experience:Strong background in education place ..... full job details .....