Job Description
Regional Growth Lead – Strategic Housing & High-Value Development
FutureGen Recruitment is working with a leading planning consultancy seeking a Planning Director to lead and grow its Oxford operation.
This is a senior strategic appointment for an MRTPI planning leader with a strong commercial mindset, proven business development success and the ability to build and manage a high-performing team. The Planning Director will take responsibility for driving regional growth, securing major instructions, and leading complex residential and mixed-use projects across Oxfordshire and the wider South East.
The Role
As Planning Director, you will take ownership of the Oxford team’s strategic direction and commercial performance.
Key responsibilities include:
* Setting and delivering the Oxford regional growth strategy
* Winning new work and strengthening major client relationships
* Leading major residential, mixed-use and strategic land planning projects
* Managing senior stakeholders including developers, land promoters and investors
* Overseeing project profitability, operational performance and team resourcing
* Leading major planning appeals and Local Plan examinations
* Recruiting, mentoring and developing senior staff and future leadership talent
* Acting as a visible market leader across the Oxfordshire development community
* Ensuring planning delivery excellence and maintaining the consultancy’s reputation
This is an opportunity to lead a region and play a key role in shaping the long-term success of the business.
About You
* Proven success winning and delivering major planning instructions
* Strong leadership capability with team management experience
* Strong commercial and financial awareness (fees, profitability, growth planning)
* Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to drive regional growth
A rare opportunity for an ambitious planning leader to take ownership of a high-performing market.
All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
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