Assistant Town Planner

The Planner; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybride; GBP 29 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work 2-3 days in office

Professional development support (RTPI

Collaborative team

Résumé du poste

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is seeking an Assistant Town Planner in Bedfordshire. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days per week in the office and involves assisting with planning applications, research, and report preparation within a supportive team.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of planning experience, are working towards RTPI chartership, and hold a full UK driving licence. Salary ranges from £29,000 to £32,000 DOE with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of planning experience in public or private sectors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Working towards RTPI chartership (not yet fully chartered)
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsabilités

• Assist with preparation and submission of planning applications
• Undertake planning research and policy reviews
• Prepare reports, supporting statements and planning appraisals
• Liaise with local authorities, clients and stakeholders
• Manage workload and progress projects with team support

Connaissances

Planning experience

Communication

Driving licence

Formation

RTPI towards chartership

Description du poste

Assistant Town Planner
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Planner to join a growing planning consultancy based in Bedfordshire. Our client is looking to bring in someone at Assistant Planner level who is keen to develop their career within a supportive and experienced team.
Working as part of a close-knit team of five, you will gain exposure to a broad range of planning projects and be given the opportunity to take ownership of your workload while receiving guidance and support from senior colleagues when needed.

The Role

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking planning research and policy reviews.
• Preparing reports, supporting statements, and planning appraisals.
• Liaising with local authorities, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Managing your own workload and progressing projects with appropriate support from the wider team.

About You

• Approximately 1-3 years' planning experience gained within either the public or private sector.
• Working towards professional chartership (RTPI) but not yet fully chartered.
• Able to work independently and proactively, managing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ideally located within reasonable commuting distance of Sharnbrook, with candidates from areas such as Bedford, St Albans, Cambridge, and surrounding locations encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £29,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the office.
• Support towards continued professional development and RTPI progression.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio.