Sophie Gould

Sophie Gould is currently a Planner (CDS) and Graduate Planning Officer at Basildon Borough Council since November 2022, gaining experience in the development management team and the planning strategy and implementation team. Previously, Sophie served as a Peer Panel Board Member at Access Generation CIC from July 2022 to September 2023, where involvement included hearing young people's experiences of the recruitment process and advocating for their feedback to employers. Additionally, Sophie held roles as Volunteer Business Development Manager and Trainee Business Development Manager at Access Generation CIC, focusing on client relations, business proposals, and fostering partnerships. Sophie is pursuing a Master of Science in Spatial Planning at The Bartlett School of Planning, UCL and holds a Bachelor's degree in Geography from Loughborough University.