Skipton
Building, Construction
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
01/07/2025
22/07/2025
Graduate Town Planner - Rural Development Consultancy
Location: Flexible / Hybrid (with regular travel to Skipton, North Yorkshire)
Employment Type: Full-time (Part-time considered)
Salary: Competitive graduate salary + benefits
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for shaping the future of rural places? This is an excellent opportunity to begin your planning career within a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary consultancy that helps landowners, estates, and rural businesses create thriving and sustainable developments across the UK.
About the Role
As a Graduate Planner, you'll work alongside experienced planning professionals, contributing to a wide variety of rural development and diversification projects. Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting planning and development consultancy projects
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Researching planning policy, land use, and site constraints
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Assisting with site assessments, feasibility studies, and strategic land reviews
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Drafting planning reports, development strategies, and proposals
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Liaising with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders
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Supporting project coordination and business development tasks as needed
You will gain hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of work, with mentoring and support towards professional accreditation.
What We're Looking For
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A degree (or master's) in Town Planning, Rural Land Management, Geography, or a related field
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A genuine interest in rural planning, policy, or countryside development
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Strong written, verbal, and research skills
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Analytical and detail-oriented mindset
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Proactive, collaborative, and keen to learn
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A full UK driving licence is essential due to the rural nature of project sites
This position is ideal for a graduate looking to make an impact in a values-driven consultancy focused on the rural economy and environment.
What's On Offer
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Comprehensive graduate development and mentoring
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Support toward RTPI or other relevant chartership
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Flexible hybrid working
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Discretionary bonus scheme
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Private medical insurance (including dental and optical)
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Wellness allowance
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Cycle to work scheme
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Additional paid leave for birthdays and Christmas
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A collaborative and inclusive team culture
A Different Kind of Planning Career
This is more than a traditional planning role. You'll be part of a consultancy committed to rural progress - blending enterprise, sustainability, and place-making to help shape a vibrant future for the countryside.
Interested?
We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position