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Careers Advice: You can have a family and still be ambitious
- 25 Nov 2019
Keeping in touch with your manager, being organised and giving yourself time are key tips for a successful return to work after parental leave, says Robyn Prince.
Tower Hamlets: Working for “the best of London” in one borough
- 20 Nov 2019
Paul Buckenham, development manager at Tower Hamlets Council, describes what it’s like to work there, the team culture and town planning job vacancies.
Careers Advice: Presenting at planning (development management) committee
- 18 Nov 2019
Presenting at planning committee can be intimidating but, approached correctly, can be a valuable experience and aid career progression, says Richard Temple.
What is it like to work in the planning team at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council?
- 18 Nov 2019
Steve Baughen, head of planning at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, tells us about the team culture and exciting planning roles it’s recruiting for.
Careers advice: Steps to improve diversity and inclusion
- 11 Nov 2019
Organisations can take a number of key steps to improve diversity and move towards greater inclusion, says Charlotte Morphet.
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How to lead a successful town planning team
- 6 Nov 2019
Matt Fraser, team manager - planning at Penguin Recruitment, spoke to Richard Henley, director at hgh Consulting, about what it takes to lead a great team.
Careers Advice: Planning your career
- 4 Nov 2019
Taking on diverse roles during your career can help provide diversity, generate enthusiasm and provide choice later on, says Juliet Clark.
Careers Advice: When Opportunity Knocks
- 28 Oct 2019
Planners should let the excitement of opportunity overcome fear, says David Bainbridge.
Careers Advice: Applying the new national design guide
- 21 Oct 2019
To build on the message of new national design guidance, planners should develop and adopt radical, innovative tools, says Dr Laura Alvarez.
Careers Advice: Understanding the value of heritage in defining the identity of place
- 14 Oct 2019
Perceptive planners should understand the relationship historic buildings form with the rest of the components in their setting, says Dr Laura Alvarez.
How to request flexible working
- 9 Oct 2019
We spoke to Matt Fraser, team manager - planning at Penguin Recruitment, for advice on how to approach flexible working options with employers.
Careers Advice: Ways to expand your skill base
- 8 Oct 2019
The profession offers a wide variety of opportunities for planners to broaden their skills base, says Jason Moore.
Careers Advice: Engaging communities in planning
- 30 Sep 2019
Community engagement is an integral part of good planning and a range of skills and considerations can help to ensure its effectiveness, says Dave Chetwyn.
Careers Advice: Management Careers in Planning
- 23 Sep 2019
Planners who want to take on leadership roles should consider moving into management positions, says James Doe.
Careers Advice: The art of clearly communicating planning terminology
- 9 Sep 2019
The need to use clear, accurate terminology when communicating with people is a crucial cultural change which planners need to take on board, says Dr Laura Alvarez.
Careers Advice: Careers in the planning profession
- 2 Sep 2019
Planning is a diverse, challenging and exciting profession with a variety of opportunities, says James Doe.
How to prepare for a job interview in town planning
- 2 Sep 2019
Matt Fraser, team manager - planning at Penguin Recruitment, offers top tips to help you ace your job interview.
Careers Advice: The benefits of volunteering
- 5 Aug 2019
Volunteering can be fulfilling, can enhance different skillsets and offer good networking possibilities, says Jason Moore.
How to land your first job in planning
- 1 Aug 2019
Looking for your first job in planning? Matt Fraser, team manager - planning at Penguin Recruitment, offers top tips to help you find your dream planning job.
How to negotiate a pay rise
- 24 Jul 2019
Want to be better remunerated but not sure how to approach your boss about it?
