Jobs in Wigan, United States

Build better environments as a graduate planner:

Join us as a graduate planner and you’ll help to shape the future of places. You’ll be part of a large, friendly team with an outstanding track record in development management, planning policy and consultancy services. This is an unrivalled opportunity to be involved in a wide range of work. We’ll support you to develop yourself including opportunities to become chartered and we’ll give you access to our tailored learning and development programme too.

Our roles are all home based with regular travel required. Apply now and you’ll make places and spaces around the UK the best they can be.

What you’ll be doing:

1. processing planning and other related applications concisely, accurately and in a timely manner
2. preparing reports and recommendations
3. providing pre-application development management and planning policy advice on planning matters to your clients
4. being proactive and problem solving to achieve deliverable outcomes
5. working under minimal supervision to ensure client requirements are met

What we’re looking for:

1. a graduate with a relevant RTPI accredited qualification
2. exceptional communication and presentation skills
3. a good understanding of the planning process
4. the ability to work with a range of clients
5. good IT skills, including experience with database and spreadsheet packages
6. a good team player who can work collaboratively.

About Capita Local Public Services

At Capita Local Public Services, we’re transforming the way local government authorities and councils serve the public. We’re using technology, innovation and domain knowledge to improve services and deliver savings. Our teams are answering thousands of service calls every day and are making significant differences to communities and areas in the process making them safer and improving amenity.

What’s in it for you?

1. A competitive salary from £22.542 +
2. 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
3. company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
4. voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
5. the opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
6. access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. You can contact the Talent Acquisition Partner for this role on Katy.Clarke@capita.com

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you.