Careers
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At STAT Planning, we offer more than just jobs—we offer meaningful town planning careers with real impact across the East Midlands and beyond.
We’re a dynamic and expanding town planning consultancy based in Nottingham, part of the STAT Holdings Group. Our work spans a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, energy, and agriculture. With every project, we strive to find innovative planning solutions, maximise value, and deliver outstanding results for our clients.
But our success isn’t just in planning—it’s in people. At STAT Planning, we have a strong track record of not only securing development but also developing our team.
We believe that great people shape great outcomes, and we’re committed to building a workplace where your ideas and contributions truly matter.
Whether you're a graduate entering the profession or an experienced planner, we offer rewarding planning careers with support, flexibility, and clear progression.
We’re looking for team members who are:
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Energetic and motivated
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Personable and professional
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Commercially minded and collaborative
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Passionate about delivering results—and having fun doing it
Current vacancies
PLANNER/ SENIOR PLANNER
About Us: STAT Planning is an exciting and growing planning practice based in Nottinghamshire and part of the STAT Holdings Group. We cover a broad range of development including residential, commercial, leisure, education and rural development. Our drive is to find solutions, maximise value and deliver the best results for our clients. The team has a strong track record of success not only in securing development, but in developing people. Great people are at our core and their ideas will shape the future of the business.
About the Role: We are seeking an ambitious Planner/ Senior Planner to join our established team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated planning professional looking to develop their career in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will manage your own caseload and maintain direct contact with clients, whilst also supporting senior colleagues on more complex projects. Your responsibilities will include:
- Responding to enquiries, developing planning strategies and fee proposals
- Preparing and coordinating planning applications, appraisals and supporting documentation
- Project managing consultants and liaising with local planning authorities and stakeholders
- Supporting appeals, land promotion opportunities and portfolio reviews
- Building and developing strong client relationships
- Assisting with business development and opportunities for growth
We are committed to supporting your career ambitions through structured professional development, training and mentoring.
About You: As a qualified Planner/ Senior Planner, you will have an accredited degree and membership of the RTPI or be working towards membership. You will have:
- A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A breadth of planning knowledge and project experience
- Excellent organisational skills and able to work independently
- Commercial awareness
- Energy and a proactive approach with a willingness to learn and excel
- Confidence in client facing situations and project management
- A team player approach
- A full UK driving license (manual or automatic) and access to a vehicle
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible hours and hybrid working
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 5% employer Pension
- Payment of RTPI membership fees and training courses
- Private healthcare once chartered
- Great work/life balance and regular social events
Why Join STAT Planning? Joining STAT Planning means becoming part of a people-focused consultancy where your expertise, ideas and ambition will directly influence the future growth of the business. We offer a supportive, inclusive environment where personal development is prioritised, and where you will gain exposure to a broad and rewarding portfolio of projects.
How to Apply: Please submit CVs and covering letter to recruitment@stat-holdings.co.uk by Monday 15 June 2026. If you have any questions or would like an informal chat, please contact Kay Carpenter about the role before applying, we’d be very happy to hear from you.
STAT Planning is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from everyone. Please note that we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. No agencies please.
Benefits
PART TIME ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Minimum 3 days office based.
15 – 22.5 hours per week (office hours with some flexibility).
About Us: STAT Planning is an exciting and growing professional town planning practice based in north Nottinghamshire and part of the STAT Holdings Group. We cover a broad range of development including residential, commercial, leisure, energy and agriculture. Our drive is to find solutions, maximise value and deliver the best results for our clients. The team has a strong track record of success not only in securing development, but in developing people. Great people are at our core and their ideas will shape the future of the business.
About the Role: We are looking for a proactive and organised Administrative Assistant to support our team with a variety of day-to-day tasks. This is a key role within the business, helping to ensure smooth operations and efficient internal processes. Typical tasks will include:
- Creating and maintaining new job folders and project records
- Proof-reading reports and documents to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Providing general administrative support to the team
- Supporting ISO compliance and administration
- Assisting with Health & Safety administration
- Updating business development records and databases
- Maintaining and updating the company website
- Supporting marketing activities and materials
About You: We are looking for someone with the following attributes:
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident proofreading and editing documents
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- Previous administrative experience is required
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary £25,000 - £28,000 (Pro-rata, depending on experience)
- Flexible hours
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Pro-rata)
- 5% employer Pension contribution
- Great work/life balance and regular social events
Why Join STAT Planning? Joining STAT Planning means becoming part of a people-focused consultancy where your expertise, ideas and ambition will directly influence the future growth of the business.
How to Apply: Please submit CVs and cover letter to recruitment@stat-holdings.co.uk by Monday 8 June 2026. If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact Sarah Scarsebrook.
STAT Planning is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from everyone. Please note that we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. No agencies please.
As part of the STAT Planning family, we are proud to offer benefits that help you to feel and do your best. We have added a range of benefits, resources and expert guidance to help our staff prioritise their well-being so they can thrive with a healthy mindset. Some of our benefits include:
- 25 days leave rising to 30 days
- Gifted leave over the Christmas period
- Flexible/Hybrid working
- 5% pension contribution rising to 7%
- Private healthcare
- Generous maternity/paternity leave
- Payment of RTPI membership & training courses
- Discretionary bonus
- Networking
- Tea/coffee and biscuit breaks
- Annual away days
- Wellbeing walks
- Charity events and fundraising
- Mentoring and career development
Our core values
These are some of the values that we live by as a company and we work and apply them everyday:
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Respect
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