Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property consultancy in their search for an Assistant Town Planner to join their Oxford office. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated planning professional with at least one year of experience to join a highly regarded planning team working on a diverse portfolio of projects. The team provides planning advice across a wide range of sectors including residential, rural, commercial, and mixed-use development, supporting clients through every stage of the planning process. The Role As an Assistant Town Planner, you will support senior members of the team on a variety of planning projects while also developing your own experience across site appraisals, planning applications, and planning policy research. You will gain exposure to a broad mix of projects and work closely with clients, consultants, and Local Planning Authorities. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals Supporting the preparation of Planning Statements and related documents Liaising with clients, Local Planning Authorities, and external consultants Assisting with planning appeals and project coordination Supporting senior planners across a variety of development projects Candidate Requirements Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline A minimum of 1 year’s professional planning experience Experience gained within a planning consultancy or local authority Strong understanding of the UK planning system Excellent written and verbal communication skills Motivated and eager to progress within the planning profession What’s on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work within a leading multidisciplinary consultancy Exposure to a wide range of high-quality development projects Support towards RTPI chartership A collaborative and supportive team environment This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner looking to further develop their career within a leading consultancy based in Oxford. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel on 01792 365006 or email at joel.bland@penguinrecruitment. co.uk .