Job Description

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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Area Manager will see you as a key member of the Town Planning team and you can expect: 

  • A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills 
  • Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression 
  • Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills 
  • The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
  • Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
  • Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice 
  • Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

    • Experience required… 

    Essential: 

  • Proven senior level planning experience within the public or private sector.
  • Chartered member of the RTPI.
  • Experience of Planning Development Management, Planning Policy and / or Minerals and Waste, together with knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and Government Policy.
  • Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience of writing reports and planning statements.

    • Desirable: 

  • Experience of writing proofs of evidence and attending public inquiries/examinations.
  • Project management and research skills.
  • Supervision of staff

    • You’ll get this and so much more… 

    As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package: 

  • Company car or car allowance 
  • Contribution to commuting mileage 
  • Permanent health insurance 
  • 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues) 
  • Company pension contribution 
  • Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits 
  • 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community 

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