Associate Director of Town Planning

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Associate Director (Planning) Location: Manchester Salary: £60,000 + 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.
The 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'll 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 progress updates to the Managing Director, highlighting key opportunities and challenges.
Recruitment and Team Building
* Support the recruitment and onboarding of the new Manchester team. * Foster a collaborative and professional culture aligned with the consultancy's values.
Performance Monitoring
* Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the new office. * Offer strategic recommendations to enhance performance and operational efficiency.
Planning Consultancy Work
* 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 (£60K + car allowance) * Strategic advisory position with high-level influence * Opportunity to shape and support a major regional expansion
Interested?
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Location:
Manchester
Salary:
£60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Category:
Environment

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