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Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning and masterplanning consultancy in their search for a Chartered Town Planner to join a collaborative, people-focused practice where teamwork and professional development sit at the heart of the business. This opportunity would suit a Chartered Town Planner who is motivated by delivering high-quality places and communities. The practice plans, designs, and facilitates the delivery of residential-led, commercial, and mixed-use development, navigating complex approval processes, environmental considerations, and the realities of implementation. The Chartered Town Planner will work alongside highly regarded teams in masterplanning, urban design, mapping, and graphic communications, contributing creative thinking, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills. While collaboration is central to the culture, individuals are trusted with autonomy and responsibility in managing their own workload and projects. The consultancy is seeking a Chartered Town Planner with experience gained in either the public or private sector and transferable skills including: • Preparation and negotiation of planning applications, particularly residential-led and mixed-use schemes, • Negotiating planning permissions, conditions, and Section 106 agreements, • Involvement in policy and plan-making activities, • Shaping land promotion and development strategies This role would suit a Chartered Town Planner looking to build a fulfilling and long-term career within an inclusive and supportive environment. The business offers structured career progression, strong mentoring, flexible working arrangements, and the benefits of being employee-owned. Staff also enjoy overseas study trips, annual away days, and a wide range of social and cultural activities. The package is highly competitive and includes performance-related bonuses, enhanced holiday entitlement, an excellent pension scheme, medical insurance, life assurance, and additional lifestyle benefits—making this an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Town Planner seeking both professional growth and a strong workplace culture. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or ______

Job Title: Associate Planner | Associate Director of Town Planning Location: Wilmslow Practice: Employee-Owned | Multidisciplinary Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an employee-owned, multidisciplinary planning consultancy of around 50 professionals in their search for an Associate Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Associate Planner to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects for prestigious clients. As an Associate Planner, you will play a key role in the delivery of complex planning schemes, providing expert advice to clients and supporting the continued growth of the business. The successful Associate Planner will work closely with Directors, taking responsibility for managing projects and contributing to team leadership and mentoring. The Role The Associate Planner position typically involves working on and managing a variety of schemes, providing direct client advice on sites and projects, and drafting high-quality planning reports and submissions. The Associate Planner will assist with the management of the team’s caseload while taking financial responsibility for medium-sized projects from inception through to completion. Key responsibilities include: • Assisting Directors to drive forward major projects, • Managing medium to large-scale planning applications, • Undertaking research and analysis, • Preparing planning appraisals of land, buildings, and development concepts, • Preparing planning reports, planning applications, development plan representations, and Environmental Statements, • Liaising with planning officers, statutory consultees, and third parties, • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and fellow professionals, • Developing creative and original planning solutions, • Remaining informed about planning policy and practice To be successful in this Associate Planner role, you will demonstrate: • A relevant degree and full Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or equivalent professional body), • Relevant experience in the private or public sector, • Excellent technical writing and presentation skills, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong communication skills This is a fantastic opportunity for an Associate Planner to progress their career within an employee-owned consultancy, working on a varied and challenging portfolio of projects alongside some of the best planning professionals in the industry. The role offers long-term career development, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to directly contribute to the success of the business. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or ___

Assistant Town Planner – Oxford Confidential Independent Planning Consultancy External Recruitment Campaign A respected, design-conscious independent planning consultancy—kept confidential at this stage—is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join their growing Oxford team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate or early-career planner to work closely with experienced professionals on a wide variety of projects across the region. The firm is known for its high-quality work, personable culture, and strong reputation for delivering intelligent planning solutions in sectors including residential, rural, heritage, mixed-use, and commercial development. The Role As an Assistant Town Planner, you will support senior colleagues in delivering planning advice, preparing application material, and helping manage projects from early-stage feasibility through to determination. Your responsibilities will typically include: • Preparing planning statements, supporting documents, and application submissions, • Conducting research and site appraisals to assess development potential, • Assisting with policy review, planning history checks, and evidence gathering, • Liaising with local authorities, clients, and consultants, • Supporting senior staff with appeals, public consultations, and reporting About You We are looking for a planner who is enthusiastic, detail-focused, and genuinely passionate about the built environment. You should have: • A relevant degree in Town Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, or similar, • Ideally some experience in a consultancy or local authority (placement year or 6–12 months+), • Strong written communication skills and an interest in preparing planning documentation, • A good understanding of the UK planning system and current policy, • Confidence working both independently and as part of a small team Why Join This Consultancy? The organisation offers the advantages of a close-knit, independent practice: • Direct mentorship from highly experienced planning professionals, • Early responsibility and involvement in diverse project work, • A supportive, friendly culture with genuine opportunities for progression, • Varied work across rural, urban, and heritage contexts, • Competitive salary and benefits package

Location: Dorset, Wareham Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded and established planning consultancy on the South Coast in their search for an Associate Director. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Associate seeking a fresh challenge or a Senior Planner ready to progress into an Associate Director role within a supportive and well-respected practice. The business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice and successfully guiding development projects from inception through to delivery on the ground. If you became a planner to make a genuine impact, this Associate Director position offers the platform, autonomy and variety to do just that. As an Associate Director, you will be a Chartered Town Planner with substantive experience gained in the public and/or private sector (consultancy or client-side). Your responsibilities will include: • Understanding the needs and motivations of clients including housebuilders, land promoters, and national, regional and local developers., • Developing and maintaining long-lasting relationships with clients and allied professionals., • Demonstrating technical excellence and applying planning expertise to set and deliver effective strategies., • Preparing high-quality written advice, reports, and planning appraisals., • Undertaking due diligence and research, preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals., • Liaising and negotiating with local authority officers throughout the determination process., • Participating in community engagement and consultation events., • Managing projects efficiently while working on your own initiative within a collaborative team environment., • A minimum of seven years’ post-qualification experience (flexibility for the right candidate)., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • A solutions-focused mindset and enthusiasm for problem-solving., • Good IT literacy, including MS Office and web-based systems., • A willingness to learn and adapt as planning policy, legislation and best practice evolve. The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792361770 or email ___.

Provide planning advice to clients on development proposals and planning strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the public and private sectors, supporting the delivery of planning applications, policy advice, and devel

Location: Manchester (Hybrid/Flexible working) Level: Planner A well-established and highly regarded UK planning consultancy is seeking a Town Planner to join its Manchester team, as part of continued growth across the North West. This consultancy advises leading developers, landowners, and public-sector bodies on a wide range of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic development projects. The Manchester office plays a key role in delivering high-profile schemes across Greater Manchester and the wider North of England. The Role Based in Manchester, you will work closely with colleagues across planning, development, and environmental disciplines, contributing to projects from early strategy through to delivery. Responsibilities will include: * Preparing and managing planning applications and supporting documentation * Advising clients on planning strategy, risk, and site promotion * Undertaking planning policy research, site appraisals, and due diligence * Engaging with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders * Supporting or leading appeals, representations, and planning statements (depending on experience) The role can be shaped around your experience level, offering hands-on support for early-career planners and greater autonomy for more experienced candidates. About You * Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline * MRTPI qualified or actively working towards chartership * Experience in consultancy or local authority planning is welcomed * Strong communication and report-writing skills * A proactive, commercially aware approach with an interest in the North West planning market What’s On Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package * Clear and structured career progression * Exposure to significant projects across Manchester and the wider region * Hybrid and flexible working arrangements * Supportive, collaborative, and professional team environment If you’re a Town Planner based in—or looking to relocate to—Manchester and want to work on meaningful projects with a respected consultancy, this is an excellent opportunity. Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment for more

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an independent consultancy in their quest for an Associate Planner in Bristol. They deliver high-quality advice across development management, appeals, strategic land promotion, policy and research, environmental and design coordination, community engagement, due diligence and public sector support. Our client are looking to appoint an Associate Planner to join our growing Bristol office, supporting the delivery of projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take a leading role within a collaborative team, and to help shape the continued growth of the practice. The Role As an Associate Planner, you will: • Lead and manage a varied caseload of projects from inception through to determination, • Provide clear strategic advice to clients, consultants and stakeholders, • Prepare and oversee high-quality planning applications, supporting statements and appeal submissions, • Represent clients at meetings with local authorities and project teams, • Support Directors in project delivery, workload management and client account development, • Help mentor and support junior team members, promoting best practice and professional growth You will have: • Around 10 years’ professional planning experience (public or private sector), • MRTPI (essential), • Strong experience in development management and planning strategy, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver consistently high standards They pride themselves on being approachable, collaborative and highly committed to quality. You’ll be part of a close-knit team with a strong reputation for trusted advice and successful outcomes. They offer: • Salary: £55,000 (depending on experience), • A respected, supportive and friendly working culture, • Opportunities to lead on high-profile and varied planning work

A rural business association in Greater London is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Manager to lead its public affairs team. Ideal applicants will have significant public affairs experience and outstanding communication skills. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to influence policy in rural Eng

A government department is seeking a Service Designer for a 3-month contract based mostly remote with some travel to offices in London, York, or Glasgow.The ideal candidate will have strong Google suite experience and be skilled in collaborative design processes within a multidisciplinary team.This

The role involves engaging with UK Government and industry stakeholders to shape public policy and regulatory strategies.

A public health authority in England seeks experienced Public Health Specialist Practitioners to lead programs, provide policy expertise, and support service commissioning. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and significant experience in public health.

A national UK charity is seeking a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer to lead on various policy issues and to collaborate with teams to respond to changes in the policy landscape. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in policy research and analysis, excellent communication skills,

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The ideal candidate will have substantial public affairs experience and a strong grasp of UK political dynamics, as well as proven success in stakeholder management. A leading healthcare charity in London is looking for a Public Affairs Manager to enhance its influence within political contexts. Key

A non-profit organization dedicated to dog welfare is seeking an experienced Public Affairs Officer to ensure policy makers consider dog welfare in their decisions. This role involves contributing to public affairs programs, engaging with parliamentary stakeholders, and leading political events. The

Policy and Public Affairs Lead. Drive our flagship policy campaigns: Execute our strategy to champion greater employer investment in skills and modernisation of the apprenticeship system. Own the external narrative on skills & AI: Partner with our Data & Insights teams, and agency partners, to produ

A key player in the agriculture sector is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Manager to shape public policy in British food and farming. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in public affairs and excellent networking skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence policy through insi

A healthcare advocacy organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Manager for a 9-month fixed term contract. This role is crucial for understanding and influencing policy developments affecting global membership. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in

A leading financial technology company in the UK is seeking a Public Policy Manager to advocate for regulatory changes and support the delivery of policy strategies. You will monitor key policy issues, prepare briefings, and engage stakeholders to drive positive impact and change for customers. The

An organization focused on child protection seeks a Campaign Support Officer to assist in planning and evaluating campaigns aimed at mobilizing public support for child welfare.

A leading international food and beverage company in Greater London is seeking a strategic public policy expert to manage stakeholder engagement and advocate on critical issues. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in public affairs, with strong communication and relationship bui

Lead Scouts’ UK‑wide policy and public affairs work, setting clear priorities and plans. Policy and Public Affairs Lead. Scouts is launching a new strategy from April 2026 and we’re looking for an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Lead to help us create real change for young people across

We’re seeking economists with public policy experience to help assess and improve AI-generated policy analysis and applied economics content. Graduate degree in Economics or Public Policy. Evaluate economic reasoning related to regulation, welfare, and public programs.

This role is vital in shaping the business’ engagement with political and policy stakeholders and ensuring our voice is head on critical public policy issues. Strategic approach to business critical public policy challenges with strong attention to technical policy detail. These include public pol

Support the delivery of a public affairs strategy, engaging with national and regional bodies as required and collating public affairs work from across the Council to ensure strategic alignment. Do you have experience of working on the development of policy and strategy? Are you comfortable working

A leading international food and beverage company is seeking a skilled professional for a pivotal role in Public Policy and Government Affairs. This position involves strategic advocacy, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and influencing public policy issues critical to the business. Idea

A local government body in Greater London is recruiting for a Policy Development Officer to support policy strategy and engage with stakeholders. Applicants should have experience in strategy and policy development, demonstrating the ability to work effectively within local government structures.

Responsibilities include drafting policy statements, managing stakeholder engagement, and contributing to the Association’s lobbying efforts. A professional membership body is seeking a Part Time Public Affairs Officer to engage with members, draft policies, and lobby for effective campaigning. Ap

You will be responsible for shaping our public affairs proposition, winning and growing client relationships, and building a high‑performing policy and public affairs team over time. We are looking for an experienced Policy & Public Affairs Director to define, build and lead this capability within

If you are passionate about shaping policy in the Not for Profit and Charities sector and making a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply to this Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer position. Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer. Conduct research and produce reports with re

Someone with enthusiasm for driving change for young people with cancer using tools from across the policy and public affairs. Someone with experience of effectively engaging stakeholders, including politicians and/or policy makers, in influencing work. Someone with a commitment to keeping young peo

The Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager will be accountable for overseeing public affairs activities, policy development and supporting influencing activity to advance the goals of the Supportive Communities programme. The role will plan and lead public affairs activities, policy development and

You have around 3 to 5 years experience working in policy, whether as part of a policy team, a public affairs team, regulator, a think tank or similar. To support this growth, our Public Policy squad shapes an ambitious policy agenda, driving government relations engagement. Helping the team to iden

A prestigious university in London is seeking a highly committed Programme Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to postgraduate degree programmes.The successful candidate will ensure smooth operations for one or more programmes, engaging closely with staff and students in a

Candidates should have experience in public affairs, strong knowledge of health policy, and excellent project management skills. This role involves managing client accounts, executing campaigns for policy change, and collaborating with various health stakeholders. A leading communications consultanc

A prominent consumer advocacy organization is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Manager to lead public affairs activities and engage with stakeholders in London. This hybrid role requires strategic thinking and significant experience in public affairs.

This role involves leading policy initiatives, developing effective strategies, and overseeing public affairs efforts. Applicants should have significant experience in policy environments, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to social justice. An impactful charity organization in London is se

The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 qualification in public policy and strong analytical skills. A local government authority in England is seeking a Policy Officer to shape the future of Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.

A leading healthcare public affairs firm in Greater London is searching for an experienced Associate Director to lead campaigns addressing major healthcare challenges. The successful candidate will manage public affairs accounts, drive new business, and mentor team members.

This role is focused on developing impactful policy strategies and leading public affairs initiatives to secure funding and support for advice services. A prominent charity organization is looking for an interim Head of Policy, Programmes and Media to cover maternity leave. Candidates should have si

A prominent UK health charity is seeking a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead their public affairs initiatives. The role requires developing influential policy positions and producing high-quality briefings.

A UK government agency is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager to join their office in Leeds.The position involves managing corporate finance matters and conducting in-depth financial analysis, requiring 5-7 years of relevant experience and a finance degree.This role promotes a hybrid working model,

A reputable youth organization seeks a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead efforts in shaping policies that support young people. The role involves building relationships with policymakers, monitoring political developments, and crafting evidence-based policy positions. Strong public affairs e

A leading healthtech organisation is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Public Affairs to lead and develop strategic public policy positions.

The Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager will be accountable for overseeing public affairs activities, policy development and supporting influencing activity to advance the goals of the Supportive Communities programme. The role will plan and lead public affairs activities, policy development and

A leading membership organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Manager to advocate for global members. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in policy and public affairs, exceptional communication skills, and strong stakeholder engagement. This role invol

The role includes building relationships with parliamentarians and government officials, leading public affairs efforts, and managing a Public Affairs Officer. A prominent health charity based in Greater London is looking for a Public Affairs Manager to influence political decision-making and advoca

We are seeking a Public Policy Manager for our Integrity Regulation Team to help shape the company’s work on content regulation in the EMEA region. Public Policy Manager, Integrity Regulation Responsibilities. Knowledge of digital economy and internet policy issues, including policy and intermedia