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Unlock your planning prowess in a seaside sanctuary
- 29 Feb 2024
As a great place to live and work, there has never been a better time to make the move to Folkestone & Hythe
Discover #TeamSK: a collaborative "grow your own" culture of caring
- 9 Mar 2023
Shaza Brannon and Phil Jordan at South Kesteven District Council tell us about the exciting career opportunities, brand new offices, flexible working and more...
Hottest skills in town planning right now
- 15 Feb 2023
Looking to stand out from the crowd for your next new role? Matthew Fraser at Penguin Recruitment shares the top skills that recruiters are looking for.
How will biodiversity net gain requirements affect your career?
- 21 Jun 2022
Katy Thorne at Penguin Recruitment looks at how BNG will impact planning jobs and recruitment.
Career quandary: How can I ask for a pay rise?
- 19 May 2022
Harriet Allan at Penguin Recruitment responds to a question currently on many employees’ minds.
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Job description: Ecologist
- 3 May 2022
The role of an ecologist in planning and development is becoming increasingly vital. Find out more in our latest job description article in partnership with Penguin Recruitment.
Why I love working at Strutt & Parker: John Cutler, associate planning director
- 28 Feb 2022
John Cutler, associate planning director, gives us a glimpse into his team’s culture and what it’s like to work at Strutt & Parker.
Job description: Principal planner
- 8 Feb 2022
Harriet Allan, team manager at Penguin Recruitment, outlines the typical role of a principal planner.
How the digitalisation of the planning system could impact your career
- 4 Jan 2022
From reducing your workload to attracting more planners to the industry, Joe Scarse at Oyster Partnership explores how digitalising the planning system could transform the way you work.
How to attract town planners in a candidate-driven market
- 7 Oct 2021
Matt Fraser at Penguin Recruitment shares his latest advice for those vying for talent in the town planning sector.
Building diversity within local authority planning teams
- 27 Sep 2021
Olafiyin Taiwo, planning consultant, talks to Oyster Partnership about what it means to truly embrace diversity.
Top 5 skills planners need to succeed in 2021 and beyond
- 12 May 2021
Harriet Allan at Penguin Recruitment reveals the top five skills she thinks are in demand in town planning right now.
How is IR35 affecting town planning careers and recruitment?
- 15 Apr 2021
Katy Thorne, lead consultant, Penguin Recruitment, demystifies the latest IR35 legislation for the town planning industry.
Flexible working boosted by COVID-19 in the town planning industry
- 24 Mar 2021
Matt Fraser at Penguin Recruitment shares his insights into the pandemic impact on flexible working trends.
How to stand out to recruiters to land your ideal planning job
- 3 Feb 2020
Matt Fraser, team manager - planning at Penguin Recruitment, shares his advice on how to maximise your chances of finding a role you’ll love.
Career quandary: Should I relocate for work?
- 7 Jan 2020
Matt Fraser from Penguin Recruitment answers a common career dilemma.
Careers Advice: Managing major development projects
- 16 Dec 2019
Preparation, communication and a diligent approach are among the tips for helping manage large planning applications smoothly, says Matthew Hard.
Careers Advice: The importance of continuous learning
- 9 Dec 2019
It is imperative that planners maintain and update their knowledge so they can provide the most effective service, says Ben Simpson.
How will automation impact on your town planning career?
- 5 Dec 2019
Will robots take your job and what skills will you need to keep up with technological innovation?
Careers Advice: Presenting planning applications at committee
- 2 Dec 2019
Preparation and a focus on positives are among the key tips for making an effective presentation at planning committee, says Brian O’Connor.
