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We are a not for profit, bringing built environment skills to the public sector.

Building the public sector's capability to improve the quality, equality and sustainability of places.

Placemaking professionals

Work in the public sector

If you are looking to use your placemaking skills to broaden your impact and build your career

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Our latest news & insights

  • News

    Introducing our new Autumn 2024 cohort

    15 October 2024

  • Career Guidance

    Requesting reasonable adjustments during a recruitment process

    Written by Jess Littlewood

    4 October 2024

  • Magazine Article

    Central Lincolnshires new Local Plan with climate change at its core

    Written by Harriet Fisher

    1 October 2024

  • Reports

    Recruitment & Skills Insights Report, 2024

    12 September 2024

  • Case Study

    Complexities of nutrient neutrality, learnings from Somerset Council

    Written by Felicity Gransden

    23 July 2024

  • Career Guidance

    Applying for a public sector job

    Written by Jess Littlewood

    14 June 2024

  • Company Article

    How we implemented own version of a 9-day-fortnight

    20 May 2024

  • Impact Story

    Improving housing quality at St Helens through diversifying in-house skills

    16 May 2024

    • Professional Development

    Complete one of our courses

    Our CPDs have been specifically designed to demystify the public sector for built environment professionals and improve cross-sector understanding.

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    Senior Placemaking Jobs

  • Lewisham

    Design Review Panel Members

    Sought by London Borough of Lewisham

    Part-time

    £1,500 – £5,000

    Permanent

    2 Dec 2024

  • Whitechapel

    Housing Supply New Build Coordinator

    Sought by London Borough of Tower Hamlets

    Full-time

    £59,220 – £62,457

    Permanent

    12 Nov 2024

  • North Acton

    Senior Infrastructure Project Officer

    Sought by Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation

    Full-time

    £51,029 – £56,329

    Permanent

    15 Nov 2024

    • Public Sector Organisations

    Find talent for the public sector

    If you work at a public sector organisation and have had difficulty finding the right placemaking skills for your team.

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    Upcoming Events & Courses

    How does local government manage planning applications?

    Thu, 7 Nov 2024
    12:30 – 14:00

    Online

    CPD

    How does a planning committee work?

    Tue, 12 Nov 2024
    17:00 – 18:30

    Online

    CPD

    How does a public-private partnership work in development projects?

    Tue, 3 Dec 2024
    17:00 – 18:30

    Online

    CPD

    How does local government procure built environment consultants?

    Thu, 5 Dec 2024
    12:30 – 14:00

    Online

    CPD

    Fundamentals of local government for built environment professionals

    Thu, 12 Dec 2024
    10:00 – 17:00

    Online

    Course

    Magazine

    Public Notice

    Our new magazine celebrating public sector placemaking, called 'Public Notice' is out now.

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