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Careers advice: Tips on carrying out a neighbourhood planning site assessment
- 22 Jul 2019
Ensuring an appropriate approach to site assessment and a consistent method for appraising sites are among the key requisites for neighbourhood plan site assessments, says Una McGaughrin.
Careers Advice: How to assess a residential planning application
- 22 Jul 2019
Planners should focus on key tests for streetscape design when choosing which battles to fight in the quest for higher scheme quality, says David Birkbeck.
Careers advice: Working in neighbourhood planning
- 15 Jul 2019
Neighbourhood planning work can give planners a unique perspective on planning with people and equip them with key skills, say Nick Chisholm-Batten and Jesse Honey.
Careers Advice: Rebranding Planning
- 8 Jul 2019
Ensuring a better working environment, considering the impact of greater use of technology and providing a variety of work are among the key things managers can do to boost the perception of planning work, says Steve Ottewell.
Careers Advice: Tips for successful remote working
- 1 Jul 2019
There are a number of ways to optimise the benefits of remote working to the benefit of both employer and employee, says Jill Bell.
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Job description: Town planner
- 25 Jun 2019
What does a town planner do? Learn about the typical day-to-day, key responsibilities and career opportunities you can expect from this role.
Careers Advice: Better decision-making in design
- 24 Jun 2019
Developing an interest in and understanding of the language of design will help in progressing career next steps, says Hilary Satchwell.
Careers Advice: Tips for planners seeking promotion
- 17 Jun 2019
Seeking promotion can be a difficult subject to broach but some key tips can assist in the process, says Jason Moore.
Careers Advice: A ‘New’ Way of working
- 10 Jun 2019
The use of online forums and social media can help networking opportunities for planners who wish to work remotely, says Helen Heward.
What is it like to work in the planning team at Harborough District Council?
- 6 Jun 2019
David Atkinson, head of planning & regeneration, offers insider insight into the team culture and job opportunities.
Careers Advice: What planners need to know about digital communications (and why it matters)
- 3 Jun 2019
Early engagement, transparency and agility are among the key tips for planners to consider when using digital consultation techniques, says David Janner-Klausner.
Careers Advice: Finding a work-life balance in Planning
- 27 May 2019
It is essential for all in the planning sector to consider the need for balance in their working life, says Jason Moore.
Careers Advice: Secrets to successful team management
- 20 May 2019
Adopting good people management principles will mean that your team is given every opportunity to flourish and achieve, says Marilyn Smith.
Careers Advice: Managing a multi-discplinary team
- 13 May 2019
Sam Fox outlines some key tips in managing a multi-disciplinary team with different skills and experiences.
Careers Advice: Effective community engagement
- 7 May 2019
Effective community engagement is an integral part of planning, and can help achieve quicker outcomes, says Marilyn Smith.
Careers Advice: Project-managing local plan production
- 30 Apr 2019
Careful project management and support from across the council are key ingredients for successful local plan production, says David Coleman.
Wonderful workplaces in planning: Bell Cornwell
- 23 Apr 2019
Penguin Recruitment spoke to Bell Cornwell about what makes a ‘wonderful workplace’ and advice for those starting their planning careers.
Careers Advice: Tips on being an effective manager
- 22 Apr 2019
The key to effective team management is to bring out the best in people, says Marilyn Smith.
Careers Advice: Drafting a CV
- 15 Apr 2019
Having a clear structure, using project examples and highlighting your personality are among the key tips for a good CV, says Jason Moore.
Careers Advice: Managing Members
- 8 Apr 2019
All planners need to understand the political nature of local government and how to deal with elected members, says Marilyn Smith.