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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location: Meadowcroft School – Wakefield WF1 4AD Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 08.30am - 16.30pm (Part time hours may be considered) Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations Our Promise • WE LISTEN. We never assume., • WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. The role: We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Meadowcroft school. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach, always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Meadowcroft School – Wakefield WF1 4AD – Meadowcroft School forms part of Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5- 19 * For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: • Recognised Occupational Therapy degree, • Valid and up to date HCPC Registration, • Registered member of RCOT, • Minimum 2 years’ experience, • Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferrable, • Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable skills, • Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence, • Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred, • Ability to work independently, flexible and confident, • Clear and concise report writing skills, • Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: • £2,000 training allowance, • £3000 Welcome Bonus (T&C's apply), • Generous annual leave entitlement, • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks, • You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 300180 #occupationaltherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists

Introduction At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. Overview Join our Retirement Communications Team in an exciting sales role, helping businesses with tailored communication solutions. We are looking for a driven and relationship-focused individual to identify and secure new business opportunities, exceed revenue targets through proactive sales efforts, and enhance Gallagher’s reputation in the retirement communications space. You will work closely with the team to ensure a seamless transition from winning new business to delivering successful projects, all while providing exceptional service to clients, colleagues, and partners. If you are passionate about building connections and achieving results in an inclusive and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. How you'll make an impact • Responsible for new business development with corporate clients – actively look for, prospect and convert new business opportunities in order to meet and exceed financial targets, • Build and proactively manage your own sales pipeline, • Research, evaluate and pursue additional leads/prospects through research, • Promote and market Gallagher business through extensive and persistent outbound emails and calls to prospective clients, • Demonstrate sound knowledge of the UK retirement communications market and talk confidently to prospective clients about Gallagher propositions, • Proactively run discovery/strategy/roundtable/knowledge sharing sessions as part of the prospecting process, • Write thought leadership pieces and use social media platforms to enhance business reputation, • Ensure the profitable growth of the business by identifying and proactively developing and securing additional revenue from new client relationships through cross selling initiatives, referrals, professional connections and leveraging Gallagher’s internal network, • Schedule, prepare for and run prospecting meetings, • Organise and run sales events, attend industry events and conferences including speaking engagements, • Work collaboratively with other Gallagher sales representatives on joint new business opportunities and pitches, • Lead on direct tender responses and sales pitches, including the preparation and delivery of required proposals, PowerPoint presentations etc, • Maintain all contacts/opportunities and record all progress in agreed CRM tools, • Ensure the highest possible quality of data in CRM system, • Adhere to all GPDR requirements, • Work with the Retirement Communications Team to support the acquisition of new accounts, • Undertake all prospecting in a professional, timely and compliant manner in liaison with other teams as required, • Attend team/Consultant meetings to share and exchange views and drive forward best practice and innovation within our services portfolio, • Draw up and negotiate on services/fee proposals with new clients – subject to the approval protocols in force, • Line manage and professionally develop other Sales Development Representatives in the team, • Carry out duties with our internal policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulation, good governance and Gallagher’s shared values, including putting clients at the heart of our business, • Up to date technical knowledge of the UK retirement market, • Prior use of LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Outreach, and Salesforce preferred, • Drive to keep up to date with key developments, industry/market changes and regulations, • IT literate – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and relevant internal systems/databases, • Demonstrable experience within a similar role, • Demonstrable record of high sales success, with ability to manage and develop business from new clients in the corporate/trustee client arena, • Sales orientated: outstanding customer service, translates client needs into engagements, demonstrates commerciality in their actions, establishes network of external clients, developing and maintaining strong relationships, • Strong verbal and written communication/presentation skills both internally and externally, • Ability to negotiate effectively with prospects at Board level, • Excellent organisation skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks, • Ability to work under pressure, solve problems and develop workable solutions, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all areas of work, including ability to produce high standards of documentation, • Proven project management capability and experience On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: • Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days, • Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to, • Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x, • Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up, • Three fully paid volunteering days per year, • Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount, • Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan, • Critical illness cover, • Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally, • Season ticket loan, • Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase, • Emergency back-up family care Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with ___ . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well established, multi-disciplinary property consultancy in their search for a Graduate Planner to join their growing planning team. This opportunity would suit a motivated Graduate Planner who has already gained relevant planning work experience and is looking to build a long-term career within a professional consultancy environment. You will work across a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting senior planners on a range of planning applications and development appraisals while developing your technical and commercial skills. As a Graduate Planner, you will: * Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and pre-application enquiries * Support planning appraisals and feasibility assessments * Undertake planning research and policy analysis * Assist with appeal work and Local Plan representations * Attend site visits, meetings and stakeholder consultations * Support senior team members across a variety of projects The successful Graduate Planner will have: * A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline * Relevant planning work experience (placement, internship or graduate role) * A strong interest in the UK planning system * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Good organisational skills and attention to detail * A proactive and professional approach This Graduate Planner role offers structured training, mentoring and a clear pathway toward RTPI chartership within a supportive and collaborative team. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of sectors and projects, helping you build a strong foundation for your planning career. If you are interested in this Graduate Planner opportunity, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for more information.

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 ___

Job Title: Senior / Principal Planner Location: Leeds Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading, fast-growing planning consultancy in the appointment of a Senior / Principal Planner to join their expanding Leeds team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to take the next step in their career within a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy that has seen significant growth across the UK in recent years. The Role You will join a collaborative planning team delivering strategic planning projects, with a strong focus on planning applications and land promotion for residential development. The role offers exposure to a wide range of schemes and the chance to work closely with in-house specialists in development economics, design, heritage and masterplanning. This position would suit either: • An experienced Planner ready to step up and help lead major projects, or, • Advising on the development potential of land and buildings, • Assisting in the preparation and management of planning applications and appeals, • Providing planning policy advice and undertaking research, • Drafting representations to Local Plan consultations and Examinations, • Supporting the identification and promotion of land opportunities, • Working collaboratively with clients, local authorities and external consultants, • Supporting business development and client relationship management, • A relevant Planning qualification, • RTPI membership (or working towards it), • Strong understanding of the UK planning system and development management process, • Excellent written skills with high attention to detail, • Confident communicator with a professional, approachable manner, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Private medical cover and payment of relevant professional subscriptions, • Hybrid and agile working with flexibility around working patterns, • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and clients, • Clear scope for career progression within a growing regional team Interested? If you are interested in this role, contact Joel Bland Penguin Recruitment.

Town Planner / Senior Town Planner Glasgow Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience Our client, a growing multidisciplinary design and planning consultancy is urgently looking to appoint a Senior Planner to join their team in Glasgow. The company hold an excellent reputation in the market and have been shortlisted for numerous planning and environmental awards. The successful candidate will have: • Demonstrable planning experience, preferably within a consultancy environment, • Chartered status with the RTPI or will be working towards this, • Demonstrable project management experience, • Carrying out research on site development potential, • Delivering expert planning advice to clients, • Preparing planning documents, • Preparing and submitting appeal evidence, • A competitive starting salary, • Full benefits package including pension scheme and generous annual leave

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market-leading, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in their search for a Senior / Associate Planner to join their Central Planning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a dynamic and growing team, working across a varied pipeline of high-profile residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley and beyond. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and confident managing projects and client relationships. The Role: You will be involved in land promotion, planning appraisals, planning applications and appeals, as well as supporting the growth of targeted development sectors. The role will also involve mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to wider team objectives and business development. Key responsibilities include: • Providing planning consultancy advice to clients and colleagues, • Preparing planning appraisals, applications, statements and supporting documentation, • Undertaking research, analysis and report writing, • Liaising and negotiating with planning authorities, consultees and third parties, • Supporting Local Plan representations and site promotion strategies, • Managing projects from inception through to completion, • Developing and maintaining strong client and professional relationships About You: • MRTPI (or MRICS with planning experience), • Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience, • Strong communication, numerical and report writing skills, • Commercially aware, proactive and client-focused, • A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills 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 Planner Location: London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well established and respected planning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner to join their London based team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Planner at an early stage in their career to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of development projects, while working alongside experienced planners in a supportive and collaborative environment. The Assistant Planner role will suit someone keen to build a strong technical foundation and progress toward chartership. The Role As an Assistant Planner, you will support senior team members on a variety of planning matters, contributing to the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals across multiple sectors. The Assistant Planner position offers exposure to development management, planning policy, site appraisals, and client liaison. Key responsibilities include: * Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documents * Undertaking planning research and policy analysis * Preparing site appraisals and development assessments * Supporting appeal work and Local Plan representations * Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and clients * Providing general support to the wider planning team on live projects About You To be successful as an Assistant Planner, you will ideally have: * A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline * Some professional experience within a planning consultancy or local authority (preferred but not essential) * A good understanding of the UK planning system * Strong written and verbal communication skills * A proactive attitude and willingness to learn * An interest in working towards RTPI accreditation Why Apply? This Assistant Planner role offers a strong platform for career development within a growing consultancy that values training, mentoring, and progression. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of projects while developing the skills needed to progress into a Planner role over time. If you are interested in this Assistant Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for further information.

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

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

Location: Knutsford Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing rural planning consultancy that prides itself on its friendly, inclusive culture. The team values everyone’s views, celebrates achievements, and creates an environment where people genuinely enjoy their work. Based in the picturesque Cheshire countryside, this role offers the chance to swap traffic fumes for fresh country air while making a real difference for clients—helping to improve people’s lives and support small businesses. As a Planner, you will work closely with clients on a variety of planning projects, providing professional advice and support to ensure successful outcomes. You will join a collaborative team of consultants, designers, and project managers, where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth supported. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on planning work, client engagement, and contributing to a team culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development. • Advise clients on planning applications and development proposals., • Prepare and submit planning documentation, reports, and applications., • Undertake research and site appraisals to support development proposals., • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes., • Build and maintain strong client relationships., • Contribute to the growth and reputation of the consultancy., • Relevant planning qualification (Town Planning or related discipline)., • Strong understanding of the UK planning system and local planning policies., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a small, friendly team., • Generous holiday allowance and paid leave, • Celebration events and team socials, • Mental health and wellbeing support, • Professional and personal development opportunities, • Contributions towards professional subscriptions/memberships, • Recruitment incentives, • Pension and health cover, • Life cover, • Career progression and CPD support, • Occupational sick pay, • Team refreshments and excellent office facilities

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for a Senior / Principal Town Planner to join their expanding teams in Leeds and Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to take the next step in their career, working within a multidisciplinary environment on strategic planning projects, with a strong focus on residential-led planning applications and land promotion work. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the growth of the consultancy’s Northern planning team and will work closely with colleagues across development economics, design, heritage, and related disciplines. You will be involved in projects from the earliest stages, providing initial advice and input into design development, through to securing planning consent and managing post-consent matters. There will also be opportunities to support planning appeals and Local Plan examinations. • Advising on the development potential of land and buildings, • Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals, • Providing planning policy advice and undertaking research, • Drafting representations to Local Plan consultations and examinations, • Assisting in identifying land and development opportunities, • Working collaboratively with clients and external consultants, • A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Planning, • RTPI membership or be working towards chartership, • A solid understanding of the UK planning system and processes, • Excellent written skills with strong attention to detail, • Strong verbal communication skills and a professional, approachable manner, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Private medical insurance and payment of relevant professional subscriptions, • Hybrid and agile working with flexibility around working patterns, • Exposure to a wide variety of planning applications and land promotion projects, • The opportunity to join a growing team and influence regional business strategy 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 ___.

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

Job Title: Assistant Planner / Planner Location: Reading Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner / Planner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. As an Assistant Planner / Planner, you will support senior members of the team across a diverse range of projects. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications, supporting planning appeals, undertaking site appraisals, and contributing to Local Plan representations. You will also carry out planning research and policy analysis, liaise with local authorities and stakeholders, and manage elements of projects in line with your experience. This role would suit a Graduate Planner with relevant experience or an established Assistant Planner / Planner looking to take the next step in consultancy. You will ideally hold a relevant RTPI-accredited degree or be working towards RTPI membership, with a good understanding of the UK planning system. Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. Key Responsibilities • Assist with planning applications, appeals and site appraisals, • Support Local Plan representations and planning research, • Liaise with local authorities, clients and stakeholders, • RTPI-accredited degree or working towards RTPI, • Experience in a planning-related role or as an Assistant Planner / Planner, • Strong communication and organisational skills 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 Development Surveyor London / Hybrid Permanent | Full-time I’m working exclusively with a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy that is looking to appoint an Assistant Development Surveyor to support its growing development and consultancy team. This role is ideal for an ambitious surveying professional who wants hands-on exposure to development appraisals, feasibility work, and strategic advice across a varied portfolio of residential, mixed-use, and commercial schemes. You’ll be working alongside experienced Development Surveyors and Directors, supporting projects from early feasibility through to delivery. This is a genuine career-building role, offering strong technical exposure, client interaction, and a clear pathway for progression. * Assisting with development appraisals, feasibility studies, and financial modelling * Supporting viability assessments and residual valuations * Undertaking market research, site analysis, and development due diligence * Assisting with client reports, funding appraisals, and development advice * Liaising with planners, architects, engineers, and other consultants * Supporting senior team members on live development projects * Degree-qualified in Real Estate, Property, or a related discipline * Working towards APC / MRICS (or keen to start) * Strong numerical and analytical skills * Good understanding of the UK development process * Proficient in Excel; Argus experience beneficial but not essential * Motivated, detail-oriented, and keen to progress within development consultancy * Competitive salary with regular reviews * Full APC support and mentoring * Exposure to high-quality development projects * Hybrid working and a supportive team culture * Clear progression to Development Surveyor level This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career surveyor looking to develop a long-term career in development consultancy within a respected and forward-thinking firm. If you’d like to discuss this role confidentially, please get in touch.

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