Graduate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West Oxfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Chipping Norton is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to assist in preparing planning applications and engage with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning and a keen interest in rural and leisure planning. Strong communication skills and proactive learning are essential. This role offers a supportive environment with hybrid working and mentorship opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Real responsibility from day one

Strong mentorship

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or similar discipline.
• Strong interest in rural, leisure, and tourism planning.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approach to learning and strong organizational skills.
• Internship or placement experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Support site promotions and appraisal reports.
• Help prepare legal notices and EIA documentation.
• Engage with stakeholders including architects and local authorities.
• Contribute to scheme due diligence and site assessments.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Proactive learning

Education

Degree in Town Planning or similar

Job description

Graduate Town Planner
Location: Chipping Norton (Oxfordshire)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working on behalf of a respected and growing rural and leisure-focused planning consultancy to recruit an enthusiastic Graduate Town Planner to join their Chipping Norton team.

This is a unique opportunity to join an agile, specialist planning practice that delivers end-to-end services for projects across leisure, tourism, rural development, and residential schemes-ranging from caravan parks to themed attractions and mixed-use rural diversification.

Role Overview

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will:

• Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, and development strategy documents

• Support site promotions, appraisal reports, and representation in planning policy consultations

• Help prepare legal notices, development briefs, and EIA documentation

• Engage with stakeholders-including architects, environmental consultants, local authorities, and the public

• Contribute to scheme due diligence, site assessments, and pre-application advice processes

This multidisciplinary role will give you exposure to a range of rural and tourism-related planning matters and firsthand experience in delivering high-impact projects.

Preferred Profile

You will have:

• A degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a similar discipline

• A strong interest in rural, leisure, and tourism planning-not a conventional urban planner

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail

• A proactive approach to learning, with strong organisational and prioritisation skills

• Ideally, you are working toward RTPI chartership and have some placement or internship experience

What’s on Offer

• A supportive, flexible, and collaborative working environment in a rural town

• Real responsibility from day one and exposure to both strategic and technical planning work

• Hybrid working model with regular team engagement

• Strong mentorship in a consultancy that values creativity, client service, and specialist expertise

If you’re a talented and ambitious Graduate Town Planner looking to launch your career in a consultancy where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference in rural and leisure development, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more or apply, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment:
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