This is a great opportunity to continue your studies at postgraduate level, working towards full Chartered membership of the RTPI at the same time as experiencing the practical application of your knowledge in employment.
Training course: Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)
Hours A full-time role is based on 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Flexible working options available. Please note one day (7.5 hours) of your working week is for classroom and further education learning to be led by your university provider. 37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 01 September 2025
Duration: 5 Years
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The role includes contributing to a range of private and public sector projects in the fields of planning and environmental policy, including plan preparation, assessment and evidence gathering, as well as development management and site-specific planning advice. Examples of the type of tasks this role would involve are:
Planning policy research and evaluation
Preparation of materials to support planning applications (e.g. (Planning Statements and Design & Access Statements)
Assessment of proposed development sites, including site history research
Activities associated with producing sound planning policies and robust Local Plan evidence documents (including stakeholder consultation and engagement)
Research and assessments across a broad range of topic areas, including the Green Belt, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and management of natural resources including Green and Blue Infrastructure
Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment of Local Planning documents (including Local Plans, Neighbourhood Plans, Minerals & Waste Plans, Local Flood Risk Management Strategies, Forestry Strategies)
Where you’ll work
250 Waterloo Road London SE1 8RD
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)
Your training plan
Training will take place one day per week in connection with London South Bank University.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Degree in:
from any academic background (grade 2.2 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Other requirements
The role is based in LUC’s office in Bristol or London. We work in a hybrid model with people being in the office a minimum of two days per week. There will also be travel required to visit sites, client offices and other office locations.
About this company
The role includes the opportunity to share and participate actively in the management and ownership of the business through the Employee Ownership Trust, which places full ownership of the company with the employees.