Location
GB London Office - Great West Road

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Newly qualified planners and those looking to expand on their existing experience can build on an early career in planning within a busy planning office. This role requires a talented, dynamic, and commercially aware Planner who will act as the key link between JCDecaux Development Teams and Planning Departments within Local Authorities. While the team supports all Development Divisions, the majority of your time will focus on development proposals for the large and small format roadside teams. You will also provide guidance on planning legislation and controls to the Retail, Rail, and Airport Divisions, and where necessary, submit applications for Planning Permission, Listed Building Consent, and/or Advertisement Consent.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include giving pre-application planning advice, preparing planning documentation, managing the planning application process, handling planning appeals and offering representation when required, and communicating with all stakeholders involved in the planning process. Responsibilities may also include managing a variety of planning applications, appeals, and pre-application enquiries; producing planning application reports; delivering excellent customer service; updating planning IT systems; supporting service improvement projects; keeping up to date with planning regulations, policy, and legislation; prioritising workload flexibly; and maintaining continual professional development in line with professional institute requirements.

About JCDecaux
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and a positive employee experience. We are One Team, customer-focused, empowered to learn and grow, and committed to doing the right thing the right way. Our colleagues feel valued and listened to as we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, belong, and be their authentic selves. Diversity of thought, experience, and background drives our creativity. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Many colleagues work flexibly in various ways; please discuss your needs at interview. While we cannot promise all requests, we promise not to judge you for asking.

Recruitment Process
1. You find or receive this job advert and feel you would be a great addition to the JCDecaux family.
2. You submit your application.
3. We review your application and contact you.
4. You will meet us twice and may prepare a presentation depending on the role.
5. You begin your journey with us, supported and developed throughout your career.

Experience
- Minimum of one year’s experience working as a planner in the UK, either in the public or private sector.
- Demonstrable understanding of planning policy and development management legislation.
- Experience communicating clearly and negotiating confidently.
- Proven track record of excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
- Understanding of the planning process from start to completion.
- Experience in report writing.
- Proficiency with IT systems including database management.
- Strong administrative capabilities.
- Experience managing conflicting workloads and priorities.
- Evidence of teamwork and ability to lead projects when required.
- Outstanding IT skills with experience using data management systems and various software packages.
- Self-motivated and a great team player.

About you
- Outstanding time management skills to meet planning application deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills to juggle multiple projects and prioritise administration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-standard report writing.
- Confidence in engaging with senior leaders, architects, town planners, and external practitioners.
- Analytical skills to assess planning proposals against policies.
- Creative thinker with practical problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications
- Chartered membership of The Royal Town Planning Institute or working towards membership.
- Minimum degree qualification in town planning or a related discipline.
- Full and clean driving licence may be required.