Planning Graduate
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Location: | BH24 1EU |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Bellway Homes Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 238611JCP |
Summary
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.
Following many years of successful programmes, we are delighted to be recruiting for the next cohort of our Graduate Programme ‘Great Careers built with us’ for September 2024 start.
Planning Graduate – Wessex – Ringwood
How does the graduate programme work?
The exciting and innovative 2-year programme is designed to develop talented individuals who will grow and potentially lead our business in the future.
You will have the opportunity to work across several different business functions to gain a full appreciation of the build life cycle, and understand how Bellway have earned an enviable reputation, built on the principles of quality, service and trust.
Our successful cohort will attend a 3-day residential induction programme where you will be given the opportunity to learn more about the business, the 2-year programme and meet the other graduates.
Over the course of the programme, you will attend ‘skills camps’ and work on projects with your fellow graduates that provide ongoing development and support.
The Role
As a Planning Graduate, you will work amongst the Land and Planning teams getting involved at the first stage of the build process to acquire land for development with a view of building quality homes and creating thriving communities.
Across each of our divisions we have teams who specialise in identifying land which is suitable for housing development and obtaining planning permission. The responsibility of our planning teams includes advising the land teams on all aspect of planning policy and development control affecting land acquisition.
You will be allocated a local buddy to help you settle into your role and a mentor to support your ongoing development.
Upon completion of the programme, subject to business need and performance you may have the opportunity to continue your future with Bellway. Career paths for a Planning Graduate may include:
Planning Manager / Land and Planning Manager
Senior Planning / Land and Planning Manager
Head of Planning / Head of Land and Planning
Our promise to you
You will learn from the best, through invaluable experience
You will join a reputable brand at an exciting time of continued growth
A fantastic working environment
We will develop you and provide ongoing support to be the best you can be!
What’s the package?
Basic starting salary of £28,000
Annual bonus scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Core/flexible working options depending on role
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
ShareSave scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to BOB – our flexible benefits platform with discounts from over 800 retailers
What can you bring to Bellway?
The quality of our developments, the standard of our customer service, the strength of our business strategy and the value we deliver for our stakeholders are all a result of the talented people who, together, make up Bellway.
Because of this we are much more interested in what you could do, than what you have already done.
We are looking for graduates who can demonstrate the following behaviours:
Demonstrates commercial acumen
Ability to make reasoned decisions
Ability to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds
Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and have good time management skills
Committed to diversity and inclusion
In addition to this, we are looking for graduates with the following:
2:2 degree (or above) in: BSc (Hons) Property Development and Planning, BSc (Hons) Real Estate, BSc (Hons) Town Planning, Geography, Architecture, Urban Design or similar
An interest in pursuing a career in planning with a national housebuilder
Willingness to travel around the UK and stay away from home for short periods of time
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business
In order to be considered for this programme you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
Following many years of successful programmes, we are delighted to be recruiting for the next cohort of our Graduate Programme ‘Great Careers built with us’ for September 2024 start.
Planning Graduate – Wessex – Ringwood
How does the graduate programme work?
The exciting and innovative 2-year programme is designed to develop talented individuals who will grow and potentially lead our business in the future.
You will have the opportunity to work across several different business functions to gain a full appreciation of the build life cycle, and understand how Bellway have earned an enviable reputation, built on the principles of quality, service and trust.
Our successful cohort will attend a 3-day residential induction programme where you will be given the opportunity to learn more about the business, the 2-year programme and meet the other graduates.
Over the course of the programme, you will attend ‘skills camps’ and work on projects with your fellow graduates that provide ongoing development and support.
The Role
As a Planning Graduate, you will work amongst the Land and Planning teams getting involved at the first stage of the build process to acquire land for development with a view of building quality homes and creating thriving communities.
Across each of our divisions we have teams who specialise in identifying land which is suitable for housing development and obtaining planning permission. The responsibility of our planning teams includes advising the land teams on all aspect of planning policy and development control affecting land acquisition.
You will be allocated a local buddy to help you settle into your role and a mentor to support your ongoing development.
Upon completion of the programme, subject to business need and performance you may have the opportunity to continue your future with Bellway. Career paths for a Planning Graduate may include:
Planning Manager / Land and Planning Manager
Senior Planning / Land and Planning Manager
Head of Planning / Head of Land and Planning
Our promise to you
You will learn from the best, through invaluable experience
You will join a reputable brand at an exciting time of continued growth
A fantastic working environment
We will develop you and provide ongoing support to be the best you can be!
What’s the package?
Basic starting salary of £28,000
Annual bonus scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Core/flexible working options depending on role
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
ShareSave scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to BOB – our flexible benefits platform with discounts from over 800 retailers
What can you bring to Bellway?
The quality of our developments, the standard of our customer service, the strength of our business strategy and the value we deliver for our stakeholders are all a result of the talented people who, together, make up Bellway.
Because of this we are much more interested in what you could do, than what you have already done.
We are looking for graduates who can demonstrate the following behaviours:
Demonstrates commercial acumen
Ability to make reasoned decisions
Ability to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds
Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and have good time management skills
Committed to diversity and inclusion
In addition to this, we are looking for graduates with the following:
2:2 degree (or above) in: BSc (Hons) Property Development and Planning, BSc (Hons) Real Estate, BSc (Hons) Town Planning, Geography, Architecture, Urban Design or similar
An interest in pursuing a career in planning with a national housebuilder
Willingness to travel around the UK and stay away from home for short periods of time
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business
In order to be considered for this programme you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.