We have a fantastic apprenticeship opportunity for a Graduate Planner. Working alongside a team of experienced and skilled town planners, we will support you in developing the skills and knowledge that you will need for a rewarding career in town planning. We can offer you: A competitive salary with great benefits including private medical, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and a bonus day off for your birthday A permanent opportunity to be part of our ‘Marrons Apprenticeship Scheme’, during which you will complete a fully funded Chartered Town Planning Level 7 Master’s Degree Apprenticeship (RTPI accredited) at either University of Birmingham or Oxford Brookes University. A varied workload working on a variety of projects including urban regeneration and major mixed-use sustainable urban extensions across the UK. A culture of trust, empowerment and autonomy over your work The opportunity to join a vibrant, forward - thinking team with the support of friendly, approachable partners who encourage and support your career development Hybrid working - This role can be a blend of home and office based work from our Leicester hub. The role: Rotating within the Marrons business unit, you will be working with national house builders, land promoters, and landowners. From securing planning permissions and land allocations, to negotiating S106 Agreements and conditions, you will be given the opportunity to be a key part of our business. We have big growth plans and are looking for people with the enthusiasm to come and be part of this and to develop a career with us. Key Responsibilities Help prepare advice on the development potential of land and buildings Assisting with preparing planning applications and appeals Assist in providing policy advice and research Drafting representations to plan consultations and examinations Utilising a range of resources to identify land opportunities Working with senior officers, clients and other consultants to deliver development Skills, Knowledge and Expertise A keen interest in the built and natural environment, and the Town Planning sector Excellent writing skills with a strong eye for detail and high level of accuracy Excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable manner Ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently Strong IT skills Drive, commitment, enthusiastic and a team player approach Committed to your own personal and career development Meet the team: Marrons are a nationally growing team of town planning, socio-economic, heritage, and design consultants providing high quality advice and guidance on a wide range of planning and development issues. We advise on planning matters of all types and scales from leading and co-ordinating large and complex development proposals, to dealing with small scale and householder developments. We act on behalf of major house builders and developers, manufacturers and investment companies, blue chip companies and land promoters, in addition to land and property owners, retailers, local authorities and private individuals across the United Kingdom. We co-ordinate, project manage and audit planning applications, including EIA development, urban regeneration schemes, urban extensions, site allocation and promotions and strategic planning, housing land supply advice and commercial/retail planning expertise. We provide expert advice and guidance to our clients throughout all stages of the planning process and have considerable experience and knowledge of negotiating with local planning authorities, resolving issues, and delivering planning permissions. Marrons is part of law firm Shakespeare Martineau. We are part of a large multi-disciplinary team which comprises lawyers, surveyors and chartered town planners. As part of Shakespeare Martineau, you will also have access to high quality training and support for the key business skills you need to progress your career in planning consultancy. We support and fund membership of the RTPI for our team. Benefits, Agile Working And Additional Information We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it. We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Lincoln, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon and Sheffield. Do you want to check out our amazing benefits ? Additional information: Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here. Equal opportunities Marrons is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. About Marrons Welcome to Marrons, a rapidly growing team of town planning, socio-economic, heritage, master-planning, design and architectural specialists committed to providing expert advice nationwide. We handle planning matters of all types and scales, serving major house builders, developers, manufacturers, investment companies, and more across the UK. Specialising in coordinating, project managing, and auditing planning applications, we offer expert guidance on a wide range of issues including EIA development, urban regeneration, strategic planning, and commercial/retail planning. Leveraging our extensive experience, we negotiate with local planning authorities to secure permissions for our clients. As part of Ampa –the UK’s leading group of legal and professional services companies, Marrons is integrated into a large multi-disciplinary team comprising lawyers, surveyors, and chartered town planners. Joining us provides access to high-quality training and support for advancing your career in planning consultancy. We prioritise the professional development of our team members and support membership of the RTPI. Join our dynamic team at Marrons and play a key role in delivering exceptional planning solutions while advancing your career in the field.