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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...
From town building to prized ecology: career growth with purpose
- 15 Nov 2022
Uttlesford District Council’s ambitious transformation plans have created exciting new hybrid career opportunities. Find out more.
Why there’s “no better place to progress your planning career” than Thurrock Council
- 29 Mar 2022
We spoke to Leigh Nicholson at Thurrock Council about what it’s like to work there and the planning career opportunities on offer.
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.
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.
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Why I love working at Croydon Council
- 4 Oct 2021
Heather Cheesbrough, director of planning and strategic transport at Croydon Council, tells us about the diversity of the borough, the varied workload and the career opportunities on offer.
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.
Preparing to return to the office? Here are some top tips
- 1 Sep 2021
Harriet Allan at Penguin Recruitment shares advice on how to make a successful transition back to the office.
Tackling mental health issues in the town planning industry
- 8 Jun 2021
Oyster Partnership speaks to two local authorities and a national consultancy about how they’re helping staff to stay positive throughout the pandemic.
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.
What is the future of hiring in the town planning industry?
- 16 Sep 2020
Kate Peers-McQueen, principal consultant at deverellsmith, dares to go post-pandemic in town planning recruitment.
Take part in the 2020 Annual Jobs Survey to win an Apple Watch Series 5
- 27 Jan 2020
Have your say in the 2020 Annual Jobs Survey from Wonderful Workplaces for a chance to win an Apple Watch Series 5 worth £399.
Career quandary: Should I relocate for work?
- 7 Jan 2020
Matt Fraser from Penguin Recruitment answers a common career dilemma.
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?
Advice to help you position your company as an ‘employer of choice’
- 28 Nov 2019
Get top tips to help you build your employer brand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why employer branding matters in the town planning sector
- 11 Jul 2019
Employees in town planning are more likely than average to say their employer did not effectively communicate its brand, according to the 2019 Employer Branding Insights Report.
