Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Planner to join a growing planning consultancy based in Bedfordshire. Our client is looking to bring in someone at Assistant Planner level who is keen to develop their career within a supportive and experienced team.
Working as part of a close-knit team of five, you will gain exposure to a broad range of planning projects and be given the opportunity to take ownership of your workload while receiving guidance and support from senior colleagues when needed.
The Role
·Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
·Undertaking planning research and policy reviews.
·Preparing reports, supporting statements, and planning appraisals.
·Liaising with local authorities, clients, and other stakeholders.
·Managing your own workload and progressing projects with appropriate support from the wider team.
About You
·Approximately 1-3 years' planning experience gained within either the public or private sector.
·Working towards professional chartership (RTPI) but not yet fully chartered.
·Able to work independently and proactively, managing tasks with minimal supervision.
·Strong written and verbal communication skills.
·Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
·Ideally located within reasonable commuting distance of Sharnbrook, with candidates from areas such as Bedford, St Albans, Cambridge, and surrounding locations encouraged to apply.
What's on Offer
·Salary of £29,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.
·Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the office.
·Support towards continued professional development and RTPI progression.
·Opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
·Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio.
If you are looking for the next step in your planning career and would like to join a well-established and friendly team, apply today with your CV. Alternatively call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed)
Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year