LOCATION: Head Office, Nottinghamshire
TYPE: Remote hybrid
Key skills required for this role
1-2 years public or private sector Town Planning experience
Important
We're looking for a motivated Planner to join our dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work across a diverse range of sectors and locations, supporting both new and existing client projects. You'll play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships, contributing to a variety of projects, and supporting colleagues on larger, more complex schemes.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll start by managing smaller-scale planning applications, with full support and on-the-job mentoring. As you grow in the role, there will be clear opportunities for promotion to Senior Planner and involvement in business development.
Typical tasks include:
* Preparing planning appraisals and applications
* Contributing to strategic planning and local plan promotion
* Engaging in community consultations and negotiations
* Supporting project management and delivering client presentations
* Assisting with planning appeals
* Supported route to RTPI accreditation (if not already achieved)
* Ongoing professional development across all areas of the planning system
* Involvement in business development and networking
* Opportunities to deliver presentations and contribute to winning new work
* Exposure to fee and budget management, with the chance to generate new leads and projects
What We're Looking For
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writing
* Ability to manage time and prioritise effectively
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
* Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
* Enthusiastic, resourceful, and self-motivated
* Able to work both independently and collaboratively
* A professional, friendly approach with strong relationship-building skills
* Full clean UK driving licence
* 1-2 years' experience (for Senior Planner applicants) in the public or private sector
* Familiarity with urban design and masterplanning is a bonus
* An existing client network or ability to bring in new business would be advantageous
What We Offer
* Competitive market salary
* Flexible working hours and hybrid working options
* Birthday leave
* Health insurance
* Company pension scheme
* Paid membership for one professional body (others considered)
* Discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
* Performance-related bonus potential
* Supportive, close-knit team with a positive, flexible culture
* High staff retention and career progression support
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