Joe Whitworth

Joe Whitworth is an experienced professional in the field of planning and architecture. Joe is currently serving as the Head of Technical Operations at Resi, a leading residential architect in the UK. In this role, they oversee various departments, including Surveying, Planning, People & Operations, and Offshore Partnership, ensuring the delivery of top-notch technical advice and inputs to support the company's designers. Additionally, they lead Resi's People and Operations Team, managing areas such as Finance, HR, Talent, and Learning & Development.

Prior to their current position, Joe held the role of Head of Planning at Resi, where they contributed to achieving industry-leading planning approval rates, improving the quality of planning applications, strengthening relationships with local authorities, and enhancing customer satisfaction during the planning stage. During this time, they also took on an interim role in leading Resi's People and Operations Team.

Before joining Resi, Joe gained valuable experience working for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea as a Principal Planning Officer and Senior Planning Officer. Joe'sresponsibilities included providing high-quality pre-application advice, determining minor and major applications, handling strategic development projects, and occasionally deputising at the team leader level.

Prior to their tenure at the Royal Borough, Joe worked as a Planning Officer at Westminster City Council, focusing on planning matters. Joe also served as a Policy Planner and Policy Researcher at Dunedin City Council, where they were involved in policy development and research in the planning field.

Earlier in their career, Joe worked as a Geography Tutor at the University of Otago, where they contributed to the academic development of students in the field of geography.

Overall, Joe Whitworth has a comprehensive background in planning, architecture, and operations management, encompassing both public and private sector experience.

Joe Whitworth's education history is as follows:

Joe Whitworth completed their Master of Planning degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at the University of Otago from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Geography & Environmental Management from the same university, attending from 2009 to 2012. Joe Whitworth's secondary education was completed at Kavanagh College, where they achieved NCEA Level 3 endorsement with excellence from 2003 to 2009.

In addition to their formal education, Joe Whitworth has also obtained a certification in "15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management (getAbstract Summary)" from LinkedIn in October 2022.