Town Planner

FutureGen Recruitment; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Canterbury is seeking a qualified Town Planner with 2–8 years of experience. You'll prepare planning applications and provide strategic advice in a rural-focused planning environment. This is a full-time or part-time hybrid role, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth. Join a collaborative team supporting rural development across Kent and East Sussex.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 2 to 8 years’ experience in town planning (private or public sector).
• Ideally with LPA (local planning authority) experience.
• MRTPI status or on the pathway to achieving it.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Providing strategic advice for agricultural and countryside-related development.

Skills

Experience in town planning

Interest in rural planning

Collaboration skills

Education

RTPI-accredited Masters

Job description

Canterbury, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/10/2025

Based in Kent (with travel across Kent and East Sussex)

Full-time or part-time | Hybrid working available

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Are you a qualified Town Planner looking for your next opportunity in a rural-focused planning environment?

We’re looking for a motivated and capable Town Planner with 2–8 years of experience to join a friendly and supportive planning team working across Kent and East Sussex. Our work is predominantly in rural areas, supporting landowners, farmers, and rural businesses with a wide range of planning applications and development proposals.

You’ll be involved in preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, appraisals, and strategic advice — often in the context of agricultural and countryside-related development. This is a role that blends technical planning expertise with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

What we’re looking for:

• 2 to 8 years’ experience in town planning (private or public sector)
  
• Ideally with LPA (local planning authority) experience
  
• MRTPI status or on the pathway to achieving it
  
• A completed RTPI-accredited Masters (or equivalent)
  
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (site visits are essential)
  
• A genuine interest in rural planning and supporting farming communities
  
• Work on diverse and interesting rural projects
  
• Hybrid working offered — flexible arrangements considered
  
• Friendly, collaborative team environment
  
• Competitive salary tailored to your experience and qualifications
  
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
  

Whether you're in the public sector looking for a change, or already in private practice seeking more rural-focused work, this is a great opportunity to grow your planning career in a flexible and rewarding setting.

Interested?

Apply now with your CV and a short cover note outlining your interest and experience. Informal conversations ahead of applying are also welcome.