Graduate Planner

• A starting salary of £25,155
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Broaden your planning experience by working across both development management and planning policy, rather than specialising in one area straight away.
• Build practical experience across planning applications, research, site assessments and local plan work, with support from more senior planners.
• Develop your stakeholder experience through direct liaison with applicants and involvement in site visits, while contributing to the wider planning team.

Build your planning career in a role offering experience across development management and planning policy. As a Graduate Planner you'll gain in depth experience of managing planning applications, supporting planning research and contribute to the progression of local plans.

We are committed to helping you build a successful planning career. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from experienced planners, opportunities to work across a variety of projects and a clear pathway towards Planner, Senior Planner and Principal Planner roles. We actively encourage professional development and support employees working towards RTPI membership.

Job title: Graduate Planner

This role is primarily home-based, but we're seeking candidates located in or near Belfast, Manchester or London so that on-site support is available when needed.

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

What you'll be doing

• Support the assessment of planning applications, producing concise reports and recommendations within agreed timescales.
• Support senior planners across development management and planning policy work.
• Undertake planning research, policy analysis, site assessments and site visits as required.
• Liaise with applicants and other stakeholders, including supporting pre-application discussions.
• Compile information and evidence to support planning policy, local plans and appeals.
• Contribute to improvements in planning systems, procedures and processes, helping to deliver timely and high-quality work.

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

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Location: Belfast

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United Kingdom

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Graduate