Role: Graduate Town Planner
Location: BedfordshireHybrid: (office-based for first month, then 3 days office / 2 days home)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Experience Required: Graduate – 2 yearsAbout the RoleThis is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Town Planner or someone at the early stages of their career to take responsibility for end‑to‑end delivery, with full support from Senior Planners and a buddy system. You will manage the planning process for multiple large‑scale projects from inception to decision, working with in‑house design, external architects and sub‑consultants. You’ll coordinate inputs, produce/sign‑off planning reports, and represent thepany in appropriate external forums. Their project portfolio is truly unique, centred on delivering high‑quality bereavement andmunity infrastructure – meaningful work with tangible impact.Who They’re Looking For Graduate Planner or up to 2 years’ experience Full UK driving license, with willingness to travel to site visits across the UK
Bright, energetic, sociable personality
Someone who can work independently and manage their time
mercially minded and client‑focused
Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or eligibility for chartered status, preferableKey Responsibilities
1. Manage the planning process for multiple large-scale projects, ensuring quality deliverables and on‑time milestones.
2. Prepare, review and sign off planning reports and supporting documents.
3. Provide planning advice to clients to navigate regulatory matters.
4. Represent thepany at relevant planning forums, including public consultations, stakeholder events and meetings with authorities (as appropriate to role level).
5. Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams (internal and external) to deliver cohesive submissions.
6. Lead and oversee planning applications end‑to‑end (pre‑app, submission, post‑decision conditions).
7. Contribute to policy documents and feasibility studies to inform new/existing projects.
8. Use GIS/tools for site analysis and evidence-based rmendations.
9. Monitor and report on application/appeal status; ensure timely actions across RIBA Stages 1–6.
Projects:Specialise in Development Management, delivering meaningful and sensitivemunity projects such as:
10. Parish extensions
11. Crematorium developments
12. Widermunity and cemetery infrastructure
You’ll be at the heart of creating beautiful, accessible spaces formunities – a genuinely rewarding area of planning.
Why Join Thispany?
13. Hybrid work – first month in office, then 3 in / 2 home
14. Beautiful working environment – national park location, manor‑house offices
15. Strong team culture – sociable, inclusive, open‑plan offices
16. Growth - expanding team with exciting new projects
17. Structured support – weekly project meetings, a buddy system, close collaboration with the Planning Manager
18. Benefits:
19. Annual 2% cost‑of‑living salary increase
20. Christmas bonus
21. Summer team event & formal Christmas function
22. On‑site parking
If you are interested in either opportunity, please apply directly via this advert, or contact Ollie Jarvis for a further discussion on 07824 862 893. #4771214 - Ollie Jarvis