Town planner

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded team of Estate Agents and Property Consultants on the appointment of a Town Planner for their team in Oxford. The role will be based primarily in the Oxford office with home working available (3 days in the office minimum). In this role you will work with a Director and Associate Director and providing guidance to the other non-Planning teams based in the office, but will also involve travel to clients and potentially other offices. The role provides plenty of variety with projects falling into multiple sectors such as residential, commercial, education, charities, local authorities and government departments as well as private landowners and individuals (a mixture of residential, commercial, and heritage developments). Requirements: Some experience working in planning, ideally including working within the private sector but not essential. Will ideally have demonstrable experience in both local plan promotion and development management, but with the latter being of particular value. Must be able to work in a team environment and able to manage competing demands and prioritise tasks for themselves and others with the key aspect being to meet clients #39; expectations. Must be a problem-solver and advocate ideas and solutions clearly. Successful applicants will have a flexible attitude towards working and be self-motivated with a strong team spirit. Candidates should also be self-assured, confident, enjoy the prospect of developing their own client base and making a real contribution to the prosperity of the Company and themselves. Ideally qualified with the RTPI (or RICS P D) or working towards qualification. In return: Our client is proud of their award-winning benefits package and provides their staff with a competitive starting salary and a host of benefits that includes; Heath Leisure: Private medical cover, 27 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection, long term disability insurance, interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme - you will be eligible to participate in the Company #39;s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice Interested? The Director leading this recruitment is keen to speak with suitable Town Planners ASAP so please express your interest below by clicking #39;apply #39;. For further information on this role or others in the region, please contact me on (phone number removed) or