Job Description
Associate Director (Planning)
Location: Manchester
Salary: £60,000 + Car Allowance
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to support a leading independent planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Director to help launch their new Manchester office. Known for delivering high-quality planning and development services across the UK, this consultancy values a collaborative, commercially-minded approach and supports clients across various sectors.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned planning professional to shape the direction of a new regional presence and make a significant impact during an exciting growth period.
The Role
As Associate Director (Planning) - Non-Executive, you will provide strategic oversight and leadership to ensure the operational effectiveness of the Manchester office. You will act as a trusted advisor, contribute to key decisions, and represent the consultancy in the local market.
Key Responsibilities
* Stakeholder Management: Represent the business at local events and forums. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and the local business community.
* Compliance and Governance: Ensure all office operations align with local planning regulations and internal policies. Provide regular updates to the Managing Director on progress, opportunities, and challenges.
* Recruitment and Team Building: Support recruitment and onboarding of the new Manchester team. Foster a collaborative and professional culture aligned with the company's values.
* Performance Monitoring: Define and monitor KPIs for the new office. Offer strategic recommendations to improve performance and operational efficiency.
* Planning Consultancy Work: Respond to planning enquiries, manage planning services, deliver proposals, conduct site appraisals, submit applications and appeals, and advise on planning policy and development strategy.
Experience Required
* Proven experience in a senior planning leadership role.
* Strong strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* In-depth knowledge of Manchester and North West planning landscape.
* Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
* Ability to make autonomous, well-informed decisions.
* MRTPI qualification (essential).
* Prior non-executive or advisory experience (desirable).
What's on Offer
* Competitive remuneration package (£60K + car allowance)
* Strategic advisory position with high influence
* Opportunity to shape and support a major regional expansion
Interested? To apply or find out more, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on [phone number removed] or email [url removed] in confidence.
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