Graduate secures promotion one year into job

A Graduate Planner who started her career with the South Midlands region a little over one year ago has secured a promotion.

Harriet Jarvis from Redditch, who began working for South Midlands region in Studley in 2021, has been promoted to Planner within the Land and Planning team.

Harriet’s role will involve submitting planning applications for new sites, consulting Local Authorities, statutory consultees and members of the public to make sure that the proposed developments’ are acceptable. She will also be responsible for negotiating legal agreements and assessing potential development opportunities.

Harriet has recently secured her first Reserved Matters planning consent at Weights Lane, Phase 4 in Redditch.

Commenting on her promotion, Harriet said: “I am really pleased to be recognised for my contributions to the company and look forward to continuing to work as part of the land team and progress the career ladder within Persimmon Homes.”

Paul Coles, Technical Director at Persimmon Homes South Midlands said: “Since joining the Company Harriet has worked really hard and has become a fundamental part of the team. I am delighted to offer her this position in acknowledgement of her achievements and wish her well for the future.”