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Job Title: Assistant Town Planner Location:Bedfordshire Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an award-winning planning, development and ecology consultancy in their search for a Graduate Consultant to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate to begin their career within the planning and development industry, working on a diverse portfolio of residential projects ranging from large-scale national housebuilder schemes to bespoke domestic developments. The Role The successful candidate will join a small, friendly consultancy where career progression is strongly encouraged. The graduate programme is designed to provide broad exposure to the industry, with rotations across planning, land and consultancy services to help you identify your areas of interest and develop core technical and commercial skills. Key Responsibilities Planning Team: • Assisting with planning applications, pre-application submissions and appeals, • Undertaking site appraisals and policy reviews, • Monitoring applications and liaising with local authorities, • Supporting public consultations and stakeholder meetings, • Undertaking strategic site searches and identify...

Legal Assistant Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid up to £32,000 per annum, based on experience The Legal Assistant will provide proactive, responsive and professional legal support across the organisation, with a particular focus on sales, conveyancing, permissions, litigation, and general legal enquiries. This role supports the Legal Manager and Legal Officer by managing day‑to‑day caseload activities, coordinating internal and external communications, and ensuring timely and accurate handling of legal matters. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring governance, compliance, and high‑quality service delivery across the business. Key Responsibilities Legal Support & Advisory Provide prompt, accurate first‑line advice to internal teams on legal queries, undertaking research where necessary and escalating to the Legal Manager as required. Manage permission requests, ensuring leases are reviewed and responses issued within agreed timescales. Support the Legal Manager in overseeing the litigation caseload, including housing management cases, court processes, injunctions, and complex ASB matters. Support the Legal Officer with conveyancing matters, including shared ownership plot sales, staircasing transactions, deeds of variation and lease extensions. Case & Process Management Manage the disrepair process, including maintaining case logs, coordinating tasks, working with external legal advisers, and handling settlement payments and invoices. Oversee the Governance and Legal inbox, assigning responsibilities, triaging new queries, and ensuring efficient communication management. Internal Service Delivery Provide a responsive, high‑quality service to the sales team, ensuring sales‑related queries are dealt with promptly and that accurate advice is offered. Maintain clear and accurate records, including storing external legal advice and ensuring documentation is retained appropriately. Person Specification Key Skills & Attributes Excellent attention to detail. Strong legal drafting skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Proactive approach and ability to work independently. Good analytical skills with the ability to advise the business on appropriate courses of action. Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge & Experience Minimum of 2 years relevant legal experience. Experience and knowledge of conveyancing processes. Experience handling litigation matters, including housing management issues. Understanding of civil procedure rules. Experience working in an in‑house legal environment. Qualifications Educated to degree level in Law Strong IT skills, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite. CILEX or similar legal qualification. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications. We encourage all interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Our client is seeking a Family Paralegal / Caseworker to join their growing Family Law team in Bedford, Bedfordshire. This role will support solicitors across a varied caseload of both privately funded and publicly funded family matters, providing hands-on experience within a busy and supportive legal environment. The successful candidate will assist with a wide range of family law matters while developing their legal knowledge and client management skills. Key Responsibilities: • Support solicitors with privately funded and Legal Aid family law matters • Assist with the preparation and management of client files from instruction through to conclusion • Draft correspondence, legal documents, witness statements, and court forms • Prepare hearing bundles and supporting documentation • Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, experts, and third parties via telephone, email, and in person • Provide professional and empathetic support to clients during sensitive matters • Take detailed instructions and maintain accurate attendance notes • Assist on matters including divorce, children matters, domestic abuse proceedings, injunctions, financial remedy matters, and public family proceedings • Support Legal Aid applications and CCMS procedures where applicable • Undertake legal research and assist fee earners with case preparation • Open, maintain, and close files in line with compliance procedures • Manage diaries, appointments, and court deadlines • Carry out general administrative tasks to support the department Requirements / Skills / Experience: • Previous experience within a family law department as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Caseworker • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Excellent communication and client care skills • Ability to manage competing priorities and work within deadlines • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and case management systems Package / Benefits: • Competitive salary dependent on experience • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities • Ongoing training and development • Supportive and collaborative working environment • Opportunity for long-term progression within family law Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly

Job Title: Graduate / Assistant Planner Location: Flexible, Sheffield or Bedford (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Benefits The Opportunity A leading, employee-owned multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Graduate or Assistant Planner to join its growing Research & Analysis team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop their expertise in planning, socio-economic research, and data analysis while working on high-profile projects across the UK. You'll be joining a well-established planning-led practice that delivers tailored advice across the development sector, working collaboratively with specialists in planning, urban design, infrastructure, sustainability, and environmental services. The Role This role sits within a specialist Research & Analysis team supporting a wide range of planning projects across both private and public sectors. Key responsibilities include: Supporting planning applications, appeals, and local plan work Conducting demographic, housing, employment, and socio-economic analysis Contributing to housing land supply assessments and needs studies Assisting with evidence preparation for Local Plan Examinations and Planning Appeals Preparing clear, concise reports and presenting findings to internal teams and clients Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teamsYou'll gain exposure to nationally significant planning issues, including housing delivery, Green Belt policy, and economic development. About You This role would suit a recent graduate or early-career professional with a background in planning, economics, geography, or a related discipline. You'll bring: Strong analytical and numerical skills Advanced Microsoft Excel and data handling capability Ability to interpret and present complex data clearly Excellent written communication skills High attention to detail and a methodical approachDesirable (but not essential): Town Planning qualification or relevant experience Experience in socio-economic research Knowledge of GIS or programming tools Understanding of UK planning policyWhat's on Offer Hybrid and flexible working (core hours model) Private healthcare Life assurance Pension scheme (including salary sacrifice options) Cycle to work scheme Professional subscription support Enhanced family leave policies Structured CPD programme with internal and external training Clear career progression within a supportive, collaborative environmentCulture & Values As an employee-owned business, people are at the heart of everything this organisation does. There is a strong focus on: Professional development and continuous learning Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity Health, wellbeing, and work-life balance Delivering positive social and environmental impactIf interested in this position, but perhaps would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business