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Associate Director (Planning)
Location: Manchester
Salary: GBP60,000 + Car Allowance
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Director to help lead the launch of their new Manchester office.
With an established reputation for delivering high quality planning and development services across the UK, this consultancy is known for its collaborative, commercially minded approach and its commitment to supporting clients across a wide range of sectors.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned planning professional to help shape the direction of a new regional presence and make a significant impact during an exciting period of growth.
Role
As Associate Director (Planning) : Non-Executive, you will provide strategic oversight and leadership to ensure the operational effectiveness of the new Manchester office. You will act as a trusted advisor, contribute to key decisions, and represent the consultancy in the local market.
Key Responsibilities
* Represent the business at local events and forums.
* Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and the local business community.
* Ensure all office operations align with local planning regulations and internal policies.
* Provide regular progress updates to the Managing Director, highlighting key opportunities and challenges.
* Support the recruitment and onboarding of the new Manchester team.
* Foster a collaborative and professional culture aligned with the consultancys values.
* Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the new office.
* Offer strategic recommendations to enhance performance and operational efficiency.
* Respond to planning enquiries and manage the full scope of planning services for clients.
* Deliver fee proposals, conduct site appraisals, submit planning 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 the Manchester and North West planning landscape.
* Sound 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 (GBP60K + car allowance)
* Strategic advisory position with high-level influence
* Opportunity to shape and support a major regional expansion
Contact
Interested? Or find out more, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on or email in confidence.
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