Town Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; Canterbury; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A planning consultancy is seeking a Part-Time Planning Professional to provide expert advice on complex planning and environmental matters. Candidates should have significant experience or MRTPI, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This flexible role offers remote working near Canterbury, competitive salary, and benefits including 25 days holiday and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Parking available

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of planning processes and legislation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on planning and environmental legislation.
• Support neighbourhood plan development and progression.
• Review local planning applications.

Skills

Understanding of planning processes

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Interest in environmental matters

Education

MRTPI or significant relevant experience

Job description

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 , 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

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