Job Title: Assistant Town Planner
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm)
Work Pattern: Hybrid working available
Are you an ambitious planning professional looking to advance your career? A dynamic and well-established firm is seeking an Assistant Planner to join their growing team in Stratford-upon-Avon. This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects, develop expertise in town planning, and contribute to shaping communities.
About the Role
As an Assistant Planner, you will play a key role in supporting a range of planning projects. Your responsibilities will include:
Handling phone and email enquiries.
Preparing Scope of Works and briefing notes for clients.
Liaising with case officers, clients, and consultants regarding third-party reports and project updates.
Conducting site assessments and evaluating development potential, including planning histories, policy analysis, and material considerations.
Preparing and submitting planning applications through the planning system.
Collaborating with colleagues to expand knowledge of Planning Law and Practice and seeking opportunities to develop within the profession.
What They're Looking For
To excel in this role, you should have:
An undergraduate qualification, ideally with planning-related modules (RTPI accredited).
At least 12 months' planning experien...