Town planning Work, Jobs in Manchester (with Salaries)

Town Planning Apprentice
McCarthy & Stone —Altrincham
- £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Casual Museum Attendant
Tameside Council —Tameside
- £13.63 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- English
- School
- Annual leave
8h
Licensing Officer
Trafford Council —Trafford
- £28,598 - £31,022 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Work from home
8h
Associate Planning Officer
Stockport Council —Stockport
- £39,862 - £45,091 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
7d
Planning Officer
Stockport Council —Stockport
- £45,091 - £51,356 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
7d
Office Administration & Client Support
HAD —Manchester
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
9d
Business Support Officer (AAT Training Provided)
Trafford Council —Trafford
- £25,989 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Work from home
8d
Tree Officer
Trafford Council —Manchester
- £34,434 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Work from home
6d
Early Years Quality Advisor
Trafford Council —Trafford
- £32,061 - £33,699 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Preschool
- School
- Annual leave
- Work from home
7d
Project Manager – CRF
Tameside Council —Tameside
- £46,142 - £48,226 a year
- Call to connect
- English
- Communication skills
7d
Reporter
Congleton Chronicle —Congleton
- £24,784.50 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
Quick apply
7d
Markets Events Officer
Tameside Council —Tameside
- £31,022 - £33,699 a year
- Call to connect
- Communication skills
8d
Events and Hospitality Coordinator
Hebden Bridge Community Association —Hebden Bridge
- Up to £28,918 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Customer service
- Sick pay
Quick apply
11h
Planning Coordinator
Torus Group —Warrington
- £42,443 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
13d
Marketing & Community Assistant
Merseyway —Stockport
- Up to £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer networking
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Town Planner
WSP —Manchester
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Planning Co-ordinator
Amentum —Risley
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Assistant Team Manager - Allocations
Tameside Council —Tameside
- £46,142 - £48,226 a year
- Call to connect
- English
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
Housing Development Officer
Oldham Council —Oldham
- £34,434 - £38,220 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Principal Planning Officer
Stockport Council —Stockport
- £51,356 - £58,165 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
7d

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Town Planning Apprentice

McCarthy & Stone -
Altrincham

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Job details

Full-time
£26,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Communication skills

Full job description

About You

Are you interested in how places are designed, developed, and shaped for future communities? Do you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy research and problem-solving, and want to build a career in the built environment?

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Planning Apprentice to join our Planning team based in Altrincham. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience within one of the UK's leading retirement living developers while studying towards a Level 4 Town Planning Assistant Apprenticeship.

As part of the apprenticeship programme, you will combine structured academic learning with hands-on experience, developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to build a successful career in town planning. You'll work alongside experienced planning professionals, supporting a variety of projects that help deliver high-quality developments and sustainable communities across the UK.

You will be naturally curious, organised, and eager to learn. Whether researching planning policies, supporting planning applications, attending site visits, or helping to assess development opportunities, you'll gain exposure to the full planning process while developing valuable professional skills.

You will have strong communication skills, enjoy working collaboratively, and be comfortable managing your time effectively as you balance workplace responsibilities with your apprenticeship studies.

This role would suit a school leaver, college leaver, or someone looking to start a career in planning, property, development, or the built environment. Above all, we're looking for someone with enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in shaping places and communities.

Based at our Altrincham office, this role offers an excellent foundation for a long-term career in planning, with structured support, mentoring, and clear progression opportunities.

We Will Give You

Financial:

Competitive Apprentice Salary
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Annual Bonus Scheme (where applicable)

Learning & Development:

Enrolment on a Level 4 Town Planning Assistant Apprenticeship Programme
Structured training and mentoring from experienced planning professionals
Paid study leave and full support for academic learning
Exposure to a wide range of planning and development projects
Clear progression opportunities within the Planning team and wider business
Support towards future professional development and Chartered status

Lifestyle / Health & Wellbeing:

24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Hybrid working opportunities where appropriate
2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation)
Health benefits including Remote GP access, Employee Assistance Programme services, and eyecare vouchers
Colleague benefits booklet with a range of discounts and promotions
Family Friendly Policies

Your Impact

As a Planning Apprentice, you will:

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, analysis, and information gathering.
Support site appraisals, development assessments, and feasibility studies.
Help maintain planning application records, databases, and project trackers.
Assist with communication and liaison with local planning authorities, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Attend site visits, planning meetings, and consultation events where appropriate.
Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the Planning team.
Develop a strong understanding of the planning system, development process, and the role planning plays in creating successful communities.

Your Attributes

Curious and Eager to Learn - Demonstrates a genuine interest in planning, development, and the built environment, with a commitment to personal and professional growth.

Strong Communicator - Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, while building positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Organised and Reliable - Manages tasks effectively, meets deadlines, and balances work responsibilities alongside apprenticeship studies.

Analytical Thinker - Enjoys research, gathering information, and analysing data to support informed decision-making.

Detail Focused - Produces accurate work and pays close attention to detail when reviewing information and preparing documentation.

Collaborative Team Player - Works effectively with others, contributes positively to team objectives, and demonstrates a professional and supportive approach.

Future Planning Professional - Shows the ambition, professionalism, and enthusiasm to develop a successful career within the planning and development industry.

At McCarthy & Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.

#LI-DNI

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of November 2021, McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments across the UK for more than 20,000 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2022 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!

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