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Gladman Developments are the UK’s most active and successful land promoter based in Congleton, Cheshire. With over 30 years’ experience in achieving planning permissions, our team have years of professional experience and a wide range of industry contacts, from central government, local councils, professional consultants to major housebuilders.
As part of the wider Barratt Group, we partner with landowners to bring forward development opportunities through the planning system.
You will provide consistent and professional support to the Planning & Projects team, gaining an understanding of the priorities to enable reporting and deadlines to be met.
You will be responsible for
- Diary support to the Planning Directors
- Co-ordination of Letters of Reliance in order to ensure sale
- Co-ordinate Terms and Conditions/Framework Agreement with external consultants
- Monitor PI Certificates for external consultants
- Landowner Communication tracker
- Searches using variety of online portals
- Production of data maps
- Arranging complex meetings, associated diary entries and room booking
- Creation of meeting agendas from SLM and minute taking
- Hotel and travel booking
- Printing for appeals and planning applications accompanied by an Environmental Statement
- Formatting of letters and reports and associated printing/posting
- Answering external calls and distributing associated messages
- Arranging internal CPD and training events
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reporting
- Provide reception cover as and when required
What you'll need
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
- A great team player who is flexible in their approach
- Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Develop relationships across the business
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- High level of competency in the use of MS office including Excel, Outlook and Word
- Strong record keeping skills
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to work without supervision and demonstrates ability to use their own initiative
- Motivated to learn and develop as your experience in the role increases
- Must be able to work with others in a professional manner in order to support an inclusive and collaborative workplace.
Our company and benefits
Gladman Developments are part of Barratt Redrow PLC. With over 30 years' experience in achieving planning permissions, our team have years of professional experience and a wide range of industry contacts, from central government, local councils, professional consultants to major housebuilders.
We operate on a hybrid working basis, with dedicated office days and flexible start and finish times.
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
As part of working for Gladman Developments and specifically for this role we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive Bonus Scheme
- Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
- 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
- Choice of Flexible Benefits
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
