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  • Careers advice: Tips on carrying out a neighbourhood planning site assessment

    • 22 Jul 2019
    • Una McGaughrin

    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
    • David Birkbeck

    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
    • Nick Chisholm-Batten and Jesse Honey

    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
    • Steve Ottewell

    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
    • Jill Bell

    There are a number of ways to optimise the benefits of remote working to the benefit of both employer and employee, says Jill Bell.

  • Job description: Town planner

    • 25 Jun 2019
    • Jennifer Jackson

    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
    • Hilary Satchwell

    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
    • Jason Moore

    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
    • Helen Heward

    The use of online forums and social media can help networking opportunities for planners who wish to work remotely, says Helen Heward.

  • Harborough Innovation Centre

    What is it like to work in the planning team at Harborough District Council?

    • 6 Jun 2019
    • Jennifer Jackson

    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
    • David Janner-Klausner

    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
    • Jason Moore

    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
    • Marilyn Smith

    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

    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
    • Marilyn Smith

    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
    • David Coleman

    Careful project management and support from across the council are key ingredients for successful local plan production, says David Coleman.

  • Bell Cornwell

    Wonderful workplaces in planning: Bell Cornwell

    • 23 Apr 2019
    • Angeline Jones & Myles Hooban, Penguin Recruitment

    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
    • Marilyn Smith

    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
    • Jason Moore

    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
    • Marilyn Smith

    All planners need to understand the political nature of local government and how to deal with elected members, says Marilyn Smith.