Town Planning Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; Canterbury; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Planning Professional for a part-time, remote role based near Canterbury. The candidate will provide expert guidance on complex planning and environmental matters. Required skills include a deep understanding of planning legislation, strong communication abilities, and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and benefits like a pension scheme and holiday allowance.

Benefits

25 days holiday (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Parking available

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of planning processes and legislation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on planning and environmental legislation.
• Support neighbourhood plan development and progression.
• Review and provide a pragmatic perspective on local planning applications.
• Conduct research and prepare reports for planning committees.

Skills

Planning processes and legislation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Education

MRTPI preferred or significant relevant experience

Job description

Planning Professional (Part-Time & Remote)

A unique opportunity for an experienced and pragmatic planning professional to work directly with a private client, offering expert guidance on a range of complex planning and environmental matters. This role would suit someone with a background in local authority planning, statutory undertakers, or consultancy—bringing both policy insight and practical delivery skills. A chance to work in a scenic, rural setting while engaging with complex, impactful planning matters

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on planning and environmental legislation
• Support neighbourhood plan development and progression
• Review and provide a pragmatic perspective on local planning applications
• Conduct research and prepare reports for planning committees and local matters
• Monitor and interpret local plan developments and proposals
• Offer informed recommendations on environmental and sustainability considerations
• Maintain confidential correspondence and sensitive documentation

What You’ll Need

• MRTPI preferred, or significant relevant experience
• Strong understanding of planning processes and legislation
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• High level of organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in close collaboration with the employer
• IT proficiency and confidence in producing professional reports and briefings
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Interest in environmental, ecological, and sustainability matters desirable

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Remote working but southeast based near Canterbury
• Flexible, part-time arrangement to suit work-life balance and plenty flexibility
• 25 days holiday (pro rata)
• Pension scheme
• Parking available when working from the employer’s office in a rural location

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via [e-mail] or 07458161399.