Match based on: energy transition, climate, NEC registered organization
Spatial Planning Advisor responsible for planning procedures, permits, and policy advice. Minimum of a higher professional education (HBO) working and thinking level and at least two years of relevant work experience. Employed by the Municipality of Het Hogeland on challenges such as energy transition and housing construction.
New Climate
Eemshaven
Fulltime
Part-time

Description

Spatial Planning Advisor at the Municipality of Het Hogeland, start date July 1, 2026. You will work in a municipality with diverse landscapes and economic dynamism, from the Eemshaven to characteristic villages.

Job requirements

You are an enthusiastic, independent professional who seeks collaboration and clearly substantiates complex issues.

  • HBO working and thinking level.
  • Preferably a completed education in spatial planning, urban planning, environmental law, public administration, or similar.
  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience within the spatial domain.
  • Knowledge of spatial procedures and the Environment and Planning Act.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Sense of political and administrative relations.

Tasks

  • Guiding spatial and planning procedures.
  • Assessing spatial initiatives and permit applications.
  • Advising on and contributing to the Environment Plan and other spatial policy.
  • Coordinating with colleagues within disciplines such as housing, ecology, economics, and infrastructure.
  • Maintaining contact with residents, initiators, consultancy firms, and other external parties.
  • Advising the board, management, project leaders, and colleagues on spatial issues.
  • Translating laws and regulations into practical and legally sound solutions.

Working conditions

This position involves a temporary assignment via secondment. You will work within a dynamic environment with professional support from New Climate Group.

  • Good secondary employment conditions, including travel allowance and training opportunities.
  • Flexible working hours and the option to work partly from home.
  • A pleasant working atmosphere within a committed and enthusiastic team.

Description of the organization

The Municipality of Het Hogeland is a municipality of contrasts: from the economic dynamism of the Eemshaven to unique landscapes and characteristic villages. Major societal challenges such as energy transition, housing, livability, nature, and economic development converge here.

New Climate Group offers professional support and guidance during the secondment and operates within a committed team culture.

Skills suitable for this job type

educational science
economy
political science and social studies
sociology and cultural studies
journalism and reporting
interdisciplinary programmes and qualifications covering social sciences, journalism and information sciences
finance, banking and insurance
management and governance
marketing and advertising
wholesale and retail trade
professional skills
Law
environmental sciences
earth sciences
environmental protection technology
electricity and energy
mining and extraction
industry and processing, not elsewhere classified
architecture and urban planning
agriculture and livestock farming
medicine
social work and counseling
travel, tourism and leisure
health and safety at work
transport services
using foreign languages
advising on environmental issues
maintaining operational data
promoting individual and community interests
advise and consult
monitoring operational activities
developing disaster and emergency plans
supervise, direct and coordinate projects
managing budgets and finances
preparing documentation for contracts, applications and permits
leadership skills
analyzing and evaluating information and data
collecting information from physical and electronic sources
helping people access services
managing information
ensuring compliance with legislation
developing financial, business and marketing plans
assessing land and real estate
check, inspect and test
compliance with health and safety procedures
monitoring financial and economic resources and activities
advise on products and services
technical or academic writing
developing goals and strategies
performing risk analysis and management
conduct scientific or market research
comply with operational procedures
compliance with environmental protection laws and standards
supervising operational activities
developing professional relationships and networks
develop policy and legislation
conducting studies and research
performing general administrative tasks
collaborate with others
documenting technical designs, procedures, problems and activities
mediate and resolve disputes
communicating with colleagues and customers
implementing new procedures and processes
developing solutions
collaborate and maintain contacts
lead and motivate
estimating required resources
recording of legal information
analyzing scientific and medical data
develop operational policies and procedures
providing medical advice
teaching and training
presenting general information
planning events and programs
designing educational and promotional materials
checking environmental conditions
analyzing financial and economic data
developing health programs
monitoring developments within the field
working in teams
analyzing business activities
promoting products, services and programs
advise on legal matters, legislation and regulations and procedural matters
evaluating systems, programs, equipment and products
identifying and monitoring physical resources
Build
Infrastructure
Laws and regulations
Planning procedures
Ecology
Permits
environmental code
Spatial Planning (RO)
Oral expression skills
Spatial Planning Act (WRO)
Housing construction projects
Communication skills
To advise
Translation work
Administrative relations
Economy
Environmental plans
Public Administration
ICT issues
Politics
Responsibility
Utility construction
Written communication skills
Energy transition
Civil engineering projects
Area development
Maintaining contacts
Spatial initiatives
Political sensitivity
Review
Analytical
To explain
Spatial policy
Housing construction

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