Marrons are looking for a Planner / Senior Planner to join their high performing Stratford upon Avon based team. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work on a diverse range of projects, from urban regeneration schemes to strategic planning initiatives, while collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and fellow professionals to achieve successful outcomes. We can offer you: A competitive salary with great benefits including private medical & payment of relevant subscriptions A culture of trust, empowerment and a supportive environment to develop professionally The opportunity to work on a variety of projects, within a growing and ambitious team Hybrid working from our newly refurbished, centrally located offices You will be: Collaborating with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders to develop and implement strategic planning policies and initiatives. Leading the development and implementation of planning strategies and policies to support sustainable growth and development across the UK. Managing planning applications, appeals, and consultations in accordance with relevant legislation and best practices. Conducting site searches and assessments, feasibility studies, and impact assessments to inform decision-making processes. Engaging with local communities, businesses, and government agencies to foster positive relationships and address planning-related issues. Providing expert advice and guidance on planning matters to clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Monitoring legislative changes, emerging trends, and best practices in urban planning to inform decision-making and strategy development. You will need: previous experience in a Planning role (ideally from within local government, consultancy or development industry) a relevant Planning qualification (or working towards one) membership of RTPI or working towards membership an understanding of the planning process and systems excellent writing skills with a strong eye for detail and high level of accuracy excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable manner ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently drive, commitment, enthusiastic and a team player approach Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it. We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Lincoln, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon and Sheffield. This role is hybrid based from our Stratford hub. Do you want to check out our amazing benefits ? Additional information: Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here. Equal opportunities Marrons is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. About Marrons Welcome to Marrons, a rapidly growing team of town planning, socio-economic, heritage, master-planning, design and architectural specialists committed to providing expert advice nationwide. We handle planning matters of all types and scales, serving major house builders, developers, manufacturers, investment companies, and more across the UK. Specialising in coordinating, project managing, and auditing planning applications, we offer expert guidance on a wide range of issues including EIA development, urban regeneration, strategic planning, and commercial/retail planning. Leveraging our extensive experience, we negotiate with local planning authorities to secure permissions for our clients. As part of Ampa –the UK’s leading group of legal and professional services companies, Marrons is integrated into a large multi-disciplinary team comprising lawyers, surveyors, and chartered town planners. Joining us provides access to high-quality training and support for advancing your career in planning consultancy. We prioritise the professional development of our team members and support membership of the RTPI. Join our dynamic team at Marrons and play a key role in delivering exceptional planning solutions while advancing your career in the field.