Set up in 2017 and funded by Blackstone and Regis to help address the housing crisis in the UK, Sage Homes has now delivered more than 21,000 homes all of which are affordable. A further 2,500 new homes are in our construction pipeline.
Sage is proud to be England’s largest provider of newly built affordable homes for five successive years, providing our customers with high-quality, energy efficient properties (98% of Sage homes are EPC A or B) to live in safe, secure and thriving communities.
At Sage Homes, we remain committed to our mission of making new homes affordable for those who need them most, while delivering great customer support.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Town Planner to join the Development Management team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This role will support the Head of Planning in the day-to-day operation of the Town Planning function, contributing to planning activities across the full development lifecycle—from acquisition through delivery to operations and disposal.
The role is based in our London office with hybrid working of three days per week in the office and two days from home, if required.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
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- Support the coordination and delivery of Town Planning activities across multiple projects
- Assist in the review of sites at acquisition and disposal stages, providing due diligence and peer review
- Analyse planning history and assess compliance against contractual and regulatory requirements
- Help prepare detailed due diligence packs for site disposals, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Contribute to the identification of planning risks and support the development of mitigation strategies
- Assist in reviewing completed sites and units to ensure ongoing compliance post–practical completion
- Provide support and technical input on planning processes and legislation to internal stakeholders
- Liaise with internal teams, Employers’ Agents, developers, local authorities, and other stakeholders
- Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
- Previous experience in a planning or development environment (e.g. internship or graduate role)
- Experience supporting due diligence processes
- Understanding of the UK planning system
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
- Ability to analyse information and identify risks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.
At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.
To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year’s service (up to five years)
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
- Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
- Workplace Pension – matching personal contributions up to 5%
- Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
- Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
- Wellbeing support through MyndUp
- Two days’ paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
- Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to £1,000 for good causes
We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day.