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Bennett and Game are pleased to be representing a well-established, employee-owned, planning-led multidisciplinary consultancy who are seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their growing Bedford team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice delivering projects across the UK development sector.Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.The Bedford team is working on a strong pipeline including residential schemes of all scales, affordable housing, local plan promotion, enforcement appeals, care and retirement living developments, grey belt sites and change of use projects. You will also collaborate with internal teams across urban design, transport, sustainability and environmental disciplines.Senior Town Planner Position OverviewProviding commercial planning advice to a diverse client basePreparing high-quality planning reports, statements and submissionsManaging and coordinating technical consultantsBuilding and maintaining strong client relationshipsEngaging with local planning authorities and key stakeholdersRepresenting client interests throughout the planning processLeading smaller projects and supporting wider team deliverySenior Town Planner Position RequirementsDegree qualified in Town Planning or a related disciplineMinimum 3 years' post-qualification experienceStrong understanding of the UK planning systemExperience across a wide range of planning applicationsExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage and prioritise multiple projectsSenior Town Planner Position RemunerationSalary: 35,000 - 40,000 (DOE)Hybrid workingPrivate healthcareLife insuranceCompany pension (salary sacrifice option)Cycle to work schemeProfessional subscription supportEnhanced maternity packageThis is a strong opportunity for a motivated planner to join a growing office in a region set for significant development, offering clear progression and exposure to a varied and high-quality project portfolio. xjdpvnf Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for