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Graduate Planning and Development Officer
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This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation based in North Hampshire looking for a Graduate Town Planner or planning officer to oversee some of their planning functions and co-ordinate some development opportunities. Ideally, you will have an RTPI accredited degree or comparable experience and be able to work in the offices 4 days per week in Hampshire. There is good progression available, and you will be working on some interesting applications.
Your new role
You will play an important role in coordinating planning activities and keeping key processes organised and on track. This includes supporting a major planning application as well as managing a range of smaller submissions.
- Supporting the preparation and submission of planning applications
- Maintaining accurate and organised planning records and documentation
- Monitoring planning conditions and Section 106 obligations
- Coordinating information from internal teams and external stakeholders
- Supporting stakeholder and community engagement activities
- Assisting with responses to planning-related queries
This role would particularly suit someone who:
- Enjoys structured processes and keeping things organised
- Has strong attention to detail
- Is confident in communicating with different stakeholders
- Wants to develop their career within planning and development
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What you'll need to succeed
They are looking for someone organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working with processes, documentation, and multiple stakeholders.
You may come from a variety of backgrounds, including:
- Early career town planners from local authority or consultancy backgrounds
- Planning assistants or planning officers seeking broader experience
- Development management professionals looking for a more project-based role
- Regulatory or environmental officers with planning condition exposure
- Graduate with around 1-3 years' experience in planning, development, or a related field
What you'll get in return
This is an interesting role for a unique client, and they are prepared to put in training and development for the successful candidate. The salary is circa £40k and comes with a wide range of benefits.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 25 days holiday per annum plus statutory public holidays
- Workplace pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
- Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay
- Life assurance
- Access to a medical plan including a range of private treatments after probation
- Health and wellbeing app with access to discounts
- Company sick pay scheme
- Electric vehicle scheme after 9 months of employment
- Sustainable travel scheme
- Annual complimentary bike maintenance
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long service award scheme
- Access to an employee assistance programme and helpline
- Discount on accommodation, food and beverages at an affiliated hotel
- Discount on food and drink at an affiliated pub
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