Job title: Planning Assistant
Location: Stratford Upon Avon
Key responsibilities:
- Taking phone and email enquiries.
- Preparation of Scope of Works and initial Briefing Notes for clients.
- Liaising with Case Officers, Clients and Consultants regarding third party reports and project
updates.
- Site assessments and development potential, including planning histories, policy analysis
and interpretation of material considerations.
- Preparing and submitting planning applications through the planning system.
- Work with colleagues to increase knowledge of Planning Law and Practice and seek
opportunities to develop and increase exposure to projects.
Key requirements
- Undergraduate qualification, ideally including planning related modules.
- Minimum 12 months planning experience, ideally in the private sector.
- IT proficiency.
- Full driving licence, and access to your own vehicle.
- The ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.
- A willingness to be part of a team, to assist and interact with your colleagues.
- The ability to learn new skills and working methods and be adaptable to change.
- A proactive approach to work.
- Flexible team player.
Desired
- Town Planning Degree. (Ideally RTPI accredited).
- Good keyboard skills.
- Report writing skills with good attention to detail.
- Previous work experience in the Private Planning Sector.
Work pattern:
Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per annum