Chartered Town Planner Apprentice

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chartered Town Planner Apprentice to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the planning sector while pursuing an MSc in Urban Planning. As an Appeals Planning Officer, you will analyze complex information, make recommendations on planning appeals, and undertake site visits across the UK. You will play a crucial role in ensuring a fair planning system that impacts communities and the economy. If you are passionate about urban planning and eager to develop your skills in a supportive environment, this apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to make effective decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on planning appeals, providing well-reasoned recommendations.
• Conduct site visits and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Analytical skills

Effective decision-making

Communication skills

Written communication

Education

MSc in Urban Planning

Job description

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Chartered Town Planner Apprentice

Apply From: 10/03/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

Employer

Planning Inspectorate

Vacancy Description

As an Appeals Planning Officer you will:

• Work independently, from home or the office with the support of your manager and other colleagues
• Make recommendations on an appropriate number of lower level appeals each week, comprising those made by written representations. This involves analysing complex information from a range of sources, identifying the key issues for consideration; and writing authoritative, objective and well-reasoned recommendations within expected timescales
• Undertake site visits, which will involve frequent travel (most commonly to London and to the Southeast of England, from where the majority of our appeals come) which may involve some nights away from home;
• Provide professional support for other casework areas (Development Plans, National Infrastructure, and Environmental Services)
• Undertake off-the-job learning and attend the University of the West of England for the academic element of the apprenticeship
• Carry out administrative and casework related functions as necessary to support the wider work of The Planning Inspectorate including liaison with external stakeholders
• Keep up to date with changes to, and be able to properly apply to your casework, relevant planning guidance, policy (local and national) and legislation
• Demonstrate at all times integrity and impartiality, applying The Planning Inspectorate’s core values of openness, fairness, impartiality and customer focus
• Build effective and supportive relationships within teams, across the Inspectorate and with stakeholders
• Work to assist the delivery of organisational strategic objectives
• Share process improvements and efficiency ideas and solutions to enhance team and organisational performance
• Listen to and act upon feedback and take responsibility for self-development
• Be a role model for The Planning Inspectorate’s core values
• Ensure personal and organisational data is stored and managed in line with organisational policies and procedures
• Ensure work activities are carried out in accordance with The Planning Inspectorate’s health and safety policies, procedures, and guidance

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Chartered Town Planner Apprentice

Employer Description

The Planning Inspectorate has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system. The work we do has a significant impact on people’s lives, the communities that they live in and the economy; whether that is considering an appeal for housing, providing challenge and support to Local Authorities on Local Plans or providing recommendations to the Secretary of State on power stations, or airport expansions such as Heathrow.

Vacancy Location

Bristol Temple Meads BS1 6PN

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

4

Vacancy Reference Number

1000307608

Key Dates

Apply From

10/03/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-23 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Over the first two years you will spend a minimum of six hours per week undertaking an MSc in Urban Planning at UWE and the rest of your time dealing with our less complex planning appeals and undertaking placements within the Inspectorate. After successful completion of the MSc, in the third year you will continue to gain professional experience and apply to become a Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (achieving MRTPI status).

Learning Provider

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

Skills Required

Willingness/ability to travel, Ability to reach conclusions, Delivering at Pace, Developing self and others, Making effective decisions, Ability to analyse information, Communicating and influencing, Written communication

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