Graduate Town Planner in Skipton)

Penguin Recruitment; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join their team, focusing on sustainable rural development projects. This full-time role offers flexibility with regular travel to Skipton and comprehensive graduate mentoring, supporting a successful planning career in a values-driven environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive graduate development and mentoring

Support toward RTPI or other relevant chartership

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical insurance (including dental and optical)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Wellness allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Additional paid leave for birthdays and Christmas

Collaborative and inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Degree (or master's) in Town Planning, Rural Land Management, Geography, or a related field.
• Genuine interest in rural planning, policy, or countryside development.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and development consultancy projects.
• Research planning policy, land use, and site constraints.
• Assist with site assessments, feasibility studies, and strategic land reviews.

Skills

Written skills

Verbal skills

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented mindset

Collaborative attitude

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related field

Job description

Graduate Town Planner - Rural Development Consultancy

Location: Flexible / Hybrid (with regular travel to Skipton, North Yorkshire)

Employment Type: Full-time (Part-time considered)

Salary: Competitive graduate salary + benefits

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for shaping the future of rural places? This is an excellent opportunity to begin your planning career within a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary consultancy that helps landowners, estates, and rural businesses create thriving and sustainable developments across the UK.

About the Role

As a Graduate Planner, you'll work alongside experienced planning professionals, contributing to a wide variety of rural development and diversification projects. Your responsibilities will include:

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Supporting planning and development consultancy projects

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Researching planning policy, land use, and site constraints

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Assisting with site assessments, feasibility studies, and strategic land reviews

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Drafting planning reports, development strategies, and proposals

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Liaising with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders

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Supporting project coordination and business development tasks as needed

You will gain hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of work, with mentoring and support towards professional accreditation.

What We're Looking For

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A degree (or master's) in Town Planning, Rural Land Management, Geography, or a related field

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A genuine interest in rural planning, policy, or countryside development

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Strong written, verbal, and research skills

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Analytical and detail-oriented mindset

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Proactive, collaborative, and keen to learn

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A full UK driving licence is essential due to the rural nature of project sites

This position is ideal for a graduate looking to make an impact in a values-driven consultancy focused on the rural economy and environment.

What's On Offer

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Comprehensive graduate development and mentoring

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Support toward RTPI or other relevant chartership

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Flexible hybrid working

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Discretionary bonus scheme

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Private medical insurance (including dental and optical)

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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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Wellness allowance

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Cycle to work scheme

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Additional paid leave for birthdays and Christmas

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A collaborative and inclusive team culture

A Different Kind of Planning Career

This is more than a traditional planning role. You'll be part of a consultancy committed to rural progress - blending enterprise, sustainability, and place-making to help shape a vibrant future for the countryside.

Interested?

We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position