About
Employer description
Popham Planning Consultants work harder, dig deeper and go further to solve our clients' planning problems and make their interactions with the planning system successful. We look for different angles, perspectives and untapped potential. This means that when we negotiate on their behalf we do so from the strongest possible position. We’re forensic in our analysis, we search for the bigger picture and we argue our clients' cases as though they are our own.
Main description
An opportunity to become a qualified, chartered town planning expert in Cambridge's booming city centre. You will have direct access to and training and guidance from the company principals. Our aim is to take you from joining to becoming an experienced, confident, expert planner in the shortest possible timeframe.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Meet with clients and fellow professionals and attend site visits
- Assist with the preparation of planning appraisals
- Assist with liaising with and managing the teams of specialists required to prepare a planning application or appeal
- Assist with the preparation, submission and management of planning applications and appeals
- Assist with other general professional work, supporting the team’s day-to-day activities
- Build a network of contacts over time that will become a useful resource when seeking specialist advice, new clients and for personal development
Where you’ll work
86 St. Barnabas Road, Cambridge, CB1 2BY
Training to be provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Your training course
Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7) Equal to master’s degree
Your training plan
One day per week at Development Planning Unit, University College London, 34 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9EZ
4 days per week on the job training and learning
Direct access to company principals for any training, development or mentorship needs
Entry Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in: English (grade 6 or higher) and Maths (grade 6 or higher)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Future prospects
Senior planner (upon qualificaiton)
Associate
Associate director
Director
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 17/01/2025
Salary
£12,480 a year Pay will increase to £14,000 upon satisfactory completion of 6 month probation period
Location
This job is located in Cambridge, Cambs
More Information and How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
