Assistant Town Planner

The Planner; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is seeking an Assistant Planner in Bedfordshire to support a growing planning consultancy. You will gain exposure to a broad range of projects and take ownership of your workload with guidance from senior colleagues.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of planning experience, are working towards RTPI chartership, and can work independently with strong communication skills while holding a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years planning experience in public or private sector.
• Working towards RTPI chartership.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• 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 support from the team.

Skills

Planning experience

Proactive approach

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

RTPI chartership in progress

Job description

Assistant 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.