Assistant Town Planner

Confidential; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Contributory pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development

Personal development

Highly competitive salary

Job summary

Confidential in Maidstone is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to support planning applications and policy research. The role combines hands-on project work with hybrid working arrangements and a clear path for professional development.

You will assist with appraisals, prepare statements and reports, and liaise with authorities, clients and consultants. A RTPI-accredited degree and knowledge of the UK planning system are essential, along with strong written and verbal communication and the

Qualifications

• RTPI Accredited degree within town planning or related discipline.
• Relevant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or related planning environment.
• Understanding of the UK planning system and relevant planning policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research, analytical and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking research into planning policy, legislation and guidance.
• Reviewing local and national planning policies and identifying their implications for development proposals.
• Assisting with planning appraisals and development feasibility assessments.
• Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and other technical documents.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, clients and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring planning applications and assisting with the management of project programmes.
• Attending meetings, site visits and planning committees where appropriate.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical abilities

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Proactive learner

Education

RTPI Accredited degree in town planning or related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Town Planner

Ref: BM332

Location: Maidstone

Salary: £29,000 - £35,000

Benefits for the role of Assistant Town Planner include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Professional development
• Personal development

Duties for the role of Assistant Town Planner:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Undertaking research into planning policy, legislation and guidance
• Reviewing local and national planning policies and identifying their implications for development proposals
• Assisting with planning appraisals and development feasibility assessments
• Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and other technical documents
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, clients and other stakeholders
• Monitoring planning applications and assisting with the management of project programmes
• Attending meetings, site visits and planning committees where appropriate

Requirements for the role of Assistant Town Planner:

• RTPI Accredited degree within town planning or another related discipline
• Relevant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or related planning environment, although strong graduates will also be considered
• An understanding of the UK planning system and relevant planning policy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research, analytical and organisational abilities
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• Good attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• A genuine interest in the built environment, development and planning

This is a permanent role