Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working closely with a market-leading multi-disciplinary consultancy on the hire of a Regional Director of Planning for their team in Cambridge.
As Regional Director, you will be responsible for leading the planning team in the Norwich office, managing and leading the office, and encouraging cross-working across a wider range of disciplines.
The role also involves assisting the Director of Planning in the overall management of the Planning Division and acting as an ambassador for the company by winning new business and helping to develop the business.
Qualifications & Experience
* An RTPI-accredited degree or Masters in a related discipline
* Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
* Substantial professional experience, preferably with private sector experience, including leading large-scale schemes and projects
* Experience in people management and strategic operations
* Experience in transformational change and mentoring junior staff
* Strong client management skills, including presenting to senior stakeholders and large audiences
* Excellent project management and organizational skills
* Strong report writing skills with the ability to review and provide feedback on colleagues’ work
* Awareness of local politics and the planning-politics interface
* Expertise in planning practice legislation across England and Wales
* Outstanding project management, timeliness, accuracy, and attention to detail
* Ability to prioritize workloads and manage competing demands
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