LOCATION: Head Office, Nottinghamshire
TYPE: Remote hybrid

Key skills required for this role

1-2 years public or private sector Town Planning experience

Important

We're looking for a motivated Planner to join our dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work across a diverse range of sectors and locations, supporting both new and existing client projects. You'll play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships, contributing to a variety of projects, and supporting colleagues on larger, more complex schemes.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll start by managing smaller-scale planning applications, with full support and on-the-job mentoring. As you grow in the role, there will be clear opportunities for promotion to Senior Planner and involvement in business development.

Typical tasks include:

• Preparing planning appraisals and applications
• Contributing to strategic planning and local plan promotion
• Engaging in community consultations and negotiations
• Supporting project management and delivering client presentations
• Assisting with planning appeals
• Supported route to RTPI accreditation (if not already achieved)
• Ongoing professional development across all areas of the planning system
• Involvement in business development and networking
• Opportunities to deliver presentations and contribute to winning new work
• Exposure to fee and budget management, with the chance to generate new leads and projects

What We're Looking For

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writing
• Ability to manage time and prioritise effectively
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Enthusiastic, resourceful, and self-motivated
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively
• A professional, friendly approach with strong relationship-building skills
• Full clean UK driving licence
• 1-2 years' experience (for Senior Planner applicants) in the public or private sector
• Familiarity with urban design and masterplanning is a bonus
• An existing client network or ability to bring in new business would be advantageous

What We Offer

• Competitive market salary
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working options
• Birthday leave
• Health insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Paid membership for one professional body (others considered)
• Discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
• Performance-related bonus potential
• Supportive, close-knit team with a positive, flexible culture
• High staff retention and career progression support

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