Associate Planning Director
Location: London & Kent (Hybrid - 3 days office-based)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (Pension, Holiday, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, Healthcare)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded planning professional to step into a strategic role, overseeing a dynamic team of 7 planners. You'll be responsible for managing a wide range of planning projects, with a particular focus on appeals and applications and for mentoring junior members of the team to develop their capabilities.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of the planning function and growing the business, with scope to bring existing clients and develop new relationships.
What We're Looking For
* A strong private sector background with 15+ years' experience in town planning.
* Proven expertise in handling complex planning applications and appeals.
* Experience in managing or mentoring junior planners in a collaborative team setting.
* Commercial acumen with the ability to contribute to business development – ideally with a network of clients you can bring with you.
* Comfortable leading a young and ambitious team, and keen to grow and shape it further.
* MRTPI membership is advantageous, though not essential.
The Offer
* Flexible working arrangements: 3 days a week in the office.
* A strong benefits package including:
o Pension scheme
o Generous holiday entitlement
o Salary sacrifice car scheme
o Private healthcare
To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on 02393 876 021.
Job Reference Number: 61569
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