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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