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Associate Director – Town Planning

We’re delighted to be working exclusively with Barker Parry Town Planning, a well-established consultancy with a reputation for delivering expert, honest, and strategic planning advice. With a collaborative team of six and ambitious plans to scale, this is a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal moment and help shape the future of the business.

As Associate Director, you’ll bring strategic insight, lead complex planning projects, and play a key role in mentoring emerging talent. This senior-level position offers a clear path to Directorship for those who demonstrate leadership and commercial impact.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Strategic Influence: Help drive growth and innovation in a consultancy with scale-up potential
• Progression: Genuine opportunity to step into a Director role
• Supportive Culture: Flat structure, open communication, and a friendly, dog-friendly office
• Work-Life Balance: Generous leave, CPD support, and additional time off over Christmas
• Modern Workspace: Centrally located with excellent transport links and free parking
• Potential: To become a Board member

Key Responsibilities

• Lead diverse planning projects and advise clients across sectors
• Deliver strategic planning submissions, appeals, and site promotions
• Represent clients at committees, examinations, and public forums
• Drive business development and contribute thought leadership
• Mentor junior colleagues and help shape the consultancy’s future

About You

• RTPI Chartered with 6+ years’ experience
• Strong technical expertise and commercial acumen
• Existing client relationships and a strategic mindset
• Excellent communicator and collaborative team player

Benefits of working at Barker Parry

• Competitive salary (please discuss with us privately)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service (up to 30 days)
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working - please note office days will be in Hitchin SG5
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Employer pension contribution (3%)
• RTPI subscription and CPD support (up to 2 days annually)
• Free on-site parking
• Dog-friendly, modern open-plan office with kitchen and breakout spaces
• Supportive and friendly working environment in a town centre location
• Clear, bespoke career progression in a flatter organisation with less hierarchy

If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and be part of a consultancy with real momentum apply today or contact Emma Tarbox for a confidential conversation to explore more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Business Development, and Management

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning and Community Development and Urban Planning

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