Assistant Planner
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Position Overview & Specifications
The CDS Group are industry leaders in Crematoria and Cemetery development for the UK, specialising in Planning, Design, and the Environment. The projects we undertake are challenging, varied and are for both public and private sector clients.
The CDS Group are specifically looking for a Geography Graduate (or similar), with a 2:1 or above. Applicants must have 1-2 years planning experience.
The role will be situated in our Bedfordshire office at Wrest Park, the applicant is required to have a full UK driving license.
Person Specification:
· High quality report writing
· Ability to analyse data
· Ability to work in a collaborative team
· Good organisational skills and proven ability to meet deadlines
· Awareness and passion for sustainability
Role to join The CDS Group's Planning Team:
- Assist with planning submissions from RIBA Stage 1-3.
- Advise on planning conditions and variations through RIBA Stage 4-6.
- Submit pre-applications and communicate the feedback to the planning team.
- Assisting with planning project trackers and schedules, ensuring projects can be delivered on time.
- Commission and liaise with external consultants on planning projects.
- Preparation and attendance at public consultation and stakeholder events, planning committees and cabinet meetings.
- Assist with feasibility reports for new and existing projects.
- Production of planning policy documentation with support of the planning team.
- Assist with new site acquisition for clients.
- Utilise GIS systems for new site acquisitions and feasibility work
- Track existing applications and appeals to inform CDS planning activity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Geography Graduate (or similar), with a 2:1 or above?
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Planner roles across The CDS Group Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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