Town Planning Apprentice

Assist with reviewing local and national planning policy documents and guidance Support the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals Assist in drafting planning statements and supporting documentation Carry out planning research and data gathering Support site appraisals, development assessments, and feasibility studies Help maintain planning application records and project trackers Assist with communication with local planning authorities and external consultants Attend site visits, planning meetings, and public consultation events where appropriate Provide general administrative support to the Planning team

Training:

You will work towards the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required under the Level 4 Town Planning Assistant Apprenticeship standard, including:

Introduction to the UK planning system and planning process Understanding of local and national planning policy Basics of sustainable development and placemaking Awareness of planning legislation and development management Professional standards and workplace practices

Training Outcome:
While there is no guarantee of a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship, we hope that successful completion will provide opportunities to apply for suitable vacancies within the Sales and Commercial team or other areas of the business The apprenticeship is designed to provide valuable skills, knowledge, and experience that can support future career development both within McCarthy & Stone and beyond

Employer Description:

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy Stone provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of May 2023, McCarthy Stone operates 511 developments across the UK for more than 22,800 people. They believe that later life is filled with possibilities and create warm and supportive retirement communities that bring people together to make lives more fulfilling. Everyone at McCarthy Stone is passionate about championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. Their mission is simple: to help their customers achieve retirement living to the full. McCarthy Stone achieve it by employing talented and ambitious people who genuinely care about the difference they make, while understanding that every staff member plays a part in their success. Their philosophy attracts the very best applicants. While their working culture – challenging and stimulating, with excellence recognised, nurtured and rewarded – helps McCarthy Stone retain them. They are proud to be winners of the Great Place to Work 2023 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! For the past 16 years McCarthy Stone have been awarded Home Builders Federation 5* Customer Satisfaction (2023) and are finalists for the Health Investor Senior Housing Awards (2023) having won the award in 2022. For further information, please visit www.mccarthystone.co.uk

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working