Join the Award-Winning Town Planning Team at NHS Property Services
Are you an experienced town planner looking to make a real impact within the NHS? The award-winning Town Planning team at NHS Property Services (NHSPS) is expanding to meet the growing demand for specialist knowledge across the NHS. As the Associate Town Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering town planning advice across NHSPS’s extensive portfolio, driving forward town planning opportunities, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
NHSPS manages one of the largest property portfolios in the UK, with over 3,000 properties valued at more than £4bn, representing 10% of the NHS estate. Our properties range from historic Grade I listed buildings to cutting-edge integrated health campuses and major strategic sites. The role involves managing a wide variety of town planning projects including new healthcare facilities, site development, and disposals.
You’ll work within our Advisory Service directorate, leading day-to-day planning projects, from planning applications to strategic site promotion and planning policy responses. A key part of your role will be leading the Planning Academy/Graduate Programme, helping to shape the next generation of town planners.
What you will do
Oversee planning projects, including strategic site promotion, planning applications, and policy responses. Lead the Planning Academy/Graduate Programme, upskilling junior planners and ensuring consistency in planning activities. Collaborate with internal and external teams to identify and deliver town planning opportunities, driving value for the NHS. Monitor and influence planning policy consultations at local, regional, and national levels. Provide technical advice on town planning matters impacting NHSPS and the wider NHS estate. Engage with key partners such as NHS England, NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Systems, and the Department of Health and Social Care. Who you are
The successful candidate will be a chartered town planning professional with around five years of post-accreditation experience, ideally through membership of the RTPI. You’ll have a strong background in delivering town planning projects and a deep understanding of planning policy, development strategies, and S106/CIL funding. A collaborative mindset, problem-solving skills, and a passion for developing innovative solutions are key attributes that will help you succeed in this role. Essential Skills and Experience:
Proven experience in managing town planning projects and identifying planning strategies. Strong knowledge of town planning policies, including S106/CIL contributions and planning applications. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders. Experience in upskilling and coaching junior team members. Chartered membership of RTPI or MRICS with ongoing CPD. What we can offer you
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer: 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave. A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities. Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework. SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6% A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme. We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. For full details of the role, please see the attached role profile. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. Please reach out to the Talent team at careers@property.nhs.uk if you want to discuss this role in more detail before applying. Apply Now and become part of a team that’s making a difference to healthcare infrastructure while driving innovation in the built environment.
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Oversee planning projects, including strategic site promotion, planning applications, and policy responses. Lead the Planning Academy/Graduate Programme, upskilling junior planners and ensuring consistency in planning activities. Collaborate with internal and external teams to identify and deliver town planning opportunities, driving value for the NHS. Monitor and influence planning policy consultations at local, regional, and national levels. Provide technical advice on town planning matters impacting NHSPS and the wider NHS estate. Engage with key partners such as NHS England, NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Systems, and the Department of Health and Social Care. Who you are
The successful candidate will be a chartered town planning professional with around five years of post-accreditation experience, ideally through membership of the RTPI. You’ll have a strong background in delivering town planning projects and a deep understanding of planning policy, development strategies, and S106/CIL funding. A collaborative mindset, problem-solving skills, and a passion for developing innovative solutions are key attributes that will help you succeed in this role. Essential Skills and Experience:
Proven experience in managing town planning projects and identifying planning strategies. Strong knowledge of town planning policies, including S106/CIL contributions and planning applications. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders. Experience in upskilling and coaching junior team members. Chartered membership of RTPI or MRICS with ongoing CPD. What we can offer you
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer: 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave. A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities. Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework. SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6% A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme. We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. For full details of the role, please see the attached role profile. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. Please reach out to the Talent team at careers@property.nhs.uk if you want to discuss this role in more detail before applying. Apply Now and become part of a team that’s making a difference to healthcare infrastructure while driving innovation in the built environment.
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