Assistant Town Planner
hace 2 días
Sheffield
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