DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION

• RTPI Qualified;
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal;
• Team Player who enjoys working collaboratively across Teams and Departments;
• High service delivery skills;
• An independent thinker; and
• Previous experience of working across England preferably with experience in delivering residential led projects.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• To support the partners in the housing and land planning team;
• To contribute to the growth of the housing and land planning team;
• To take initiative to resolve project and internal matters that arise;
• To be responsible for one’s own and junior colleague’s performance, managing and delegating effectively;
• To keep abreast of market and professional information to identify profitable business opportunities;
• To work collaboratively with other parts of the business and explore business opportunities; and
• To nurture existing client relationships to win repeat business independently or as part of a team.

MAIN DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES

Reporting to Head of Housing and Land:

• Providing direct client advice and managing junior staff to prepare advice to clients;
• Developing planning strategies, preparing programmes and reviewing information;
• Drafting or reviewing reports, co-ordinating the preparation and submission of planning applications/ appeals/ representations;
• Identifying new business opportunities, assisting in firm-wide business development and preparing fee proposals;
• Developing individual client base;
• Providing planning advice to clients and attending meetings;
• Assisting in the development and training of staff, including mentoring junior staff;
• Responsible for maintaining continuing professional development for self and junior colleagues; and
• Any additional duties as reasonably requested.

Qualifications: