Future Planners Project

This research was commissioned by Scottish Government and carried out by Heads of Planning Scotland (HOPS), the Improvement Service and RTPI Scotland.

The report presents key findings and recommendations to improve career promotion, recruitment, and retention within Scotland’s planning authorities.

The report outlines recommended actions with suggested resource requirements, key leads, and timeframes. HOPS will use this page to update on relevant actions.


Future Planners Campaign Toolkit

This campaign toolkit is for use by local authorities, employability services, government departments and any organisations associated with the planning profession.

The pack contains:

  • Links to promotional videos including YouTube shorts for use with social media
  • Social Media Graphics
  • A downloadable leaflet for use at careers fairs
  • Copy for social media channels

Future Planners Promotional Video

The video can be downloaded form this link.


Useful Links

For more information about qualifications and careers visit: www.rtpi.org.uk/become-a-planner

For more testimonies from planners working across the sector: www.planningyourworld.org.uk/meet-the-planners

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