Associate Planner North of England | Hybrid / Flexible Working | £60,000 - £70,000 An award-winning planning consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Associate Planner to join its expanding team in the North of England. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to join a respected consultancy that offers genuine flexibility, autonomy, and long-term progression. With multiple offices across the North and an exceptionally flexible hybrid model, candidates based anywhere across the region are encouraged to apply. The company operates a trust-based culture, with many employees choosing to attend the office just once per week — making this role ideal for planners seeking flexibility without compromising on career development or project quality. The Role You’ll lead on a variety of planning projects, manage client relationships, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the team. The position requires a highly experienced planner with strong consultancy or local authority experience and excellent commercial awareness. What’s on Offer Salary between £60,000 - £70,000 Highly flexible hybrid working Multiple Northern office locations Opportunity to work from anywhere across the North Clear progression opportunities Supportive and trusted working culture Opportunity to join an award-winning consultancy About You MRTPI qualified Significant planning experience Strong project management and client-facing skills Commercially minded with excellent communication abilities Comfortable leading projects and mentoring junior staff For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Sam Godsall at sam@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk .