Tate Recruitment
Town Planner
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Senior Town Planner (or aspiring to)
Location: Delightful market town of Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-time, permanent. (Part time may be considered - please enquire)
Tate is recruiting for a Town Planner for a successful and growing Town Planning Consultancy. This opportunity is open to either someone with at least one year's experience (from consultancy or local authority) OR to a Senior Planner. Either way, the business is committed to helping you further your career at your pace and aspiration.
Please note: Unfortunately this role is not open to recent graduates on this occasion. Applicants must have a minimum of one year's Town Planning experience gained in either the public or private sector.
Your Role
You will support and manage planning applications and appeals across a range of small-scale and minor developments, working closely with clients, Local Planning Authorities, and internal colleagues. The role offers flexibility in scope, with greater responsibility and the higher end of this salary range available for candidates bringing Senior Planner-level experience.
This business is very invested in your career development and RTPI chartership and will support you to develop and progress over the coming years with potential to reach Principal level and beyond if you are looking to progress in Town Planning.
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What's on Offer
- Salary: £30,000-£45,000, dependent on experience
- Career Progression: Bespoke career progression based on capability and ambition
- Qualification Support: Fully supported RTPI qualification and CPD
- Responsibility: Increasing responsibility as experience develops
- Work Environment: Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Additional Benefits:
- Competitive salary - please discuss privately with us
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service (up to 30 days)
- Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Employer pension contribution (3%)
- RTPI subscription and CPD support (up to 2 days annually)
- Free on-site parking
- Breakfast provisions in the office
- Dog-friendly, modern open-plan office with kitchen and breakout spaces
- Town centre location surrounded by amenities
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and support planning applications and appeals
- Liaise with clients, LPAs, and key stakeholders
- Research planning policy, site history, and constraints
- Draft planning appraisals, statements, and representations
- Advise on planning conditions and post-decision matters
- Support Local Plan site promotions and monitoring
- Collaborate with colleagues on larger or more complex schemes
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Additional experience for Senior Planner applications (at higher end of salary range)
- Managing planning projects with minimal supervision
- Leading planning strategies and advising on appeals
- Involvement in Local Plan promotions or land supply work
- Attendance at external meetings or committees
- Commercial awareness, including fee management
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 1 year on the job Town Planning experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence dealing with LPAs and stakeholders
- Working towards RTPI membership
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word essential)
- Commutable vicinity to the office in Hitchin SG5
- A car driver preferably
Emma at Tate looks forward to talking more to you about this opportunity. For a confidential conversation, please give Emma a call 01462 455181
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