Planning careers & profession

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22 July 2019

Consultancy Bidwells has promoted Georgina Pickett to the post of principal heritage consultant. More

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Expert advice on how to progress your career and do your job better

Careers advice: Tips on carrying out a neighbourhood planning site assessment

Ensuring an appropriate approach to site assessment and a consistent method for appraising sites are among the key requisites for neighbourhood plan site assessments, says Una McGaughrin. More
Careers advice: Working in neighbourhood planning

Neighbourhood planning work can give planners a unique perspective on planning with people and equip them with key skills, say Nick Chisholm-Batten and Jesse Honey. More
Careers Advice: Rebranding planning

Ensuring a better working environment, considering the impact of greater use of technology and providing a variety of work are among the key things managers can do to boost the perception of planning work, says Steve Ottewell. More
Careers Advice: Tips for successful remote working

There are a number of ways to optimise the benefits of remote working to the benefit of both employer and employee, says Jill Bell. More