Head of Planning
- Kent London
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Carrington West are delighted to be working exclusively with a respected private consultancy with offices in both London and Kent, who are seeking an Associate Planning Director to join and lead their growing planning team.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:
oPension scheme
oGenerous holiday entitlement
oSalary sacrifice car scheme
oPrivate healthcare
Interview Process:
Flexible and relaxed - the client is happy to arrange either Teams interviews or face-to-face meetings, and are open to informal chats initially.To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on 02393 876 021.If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.Job Reference Number: 60222Head of PlanningSidcup Posted about 16 hours agoShare this jobSign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this fieldCreate alertYou agree to ourLatest JobsSuffolkContract - Full Time£450 - 500 per dayWest YorkshireContract - Full Time£400 - 500 per dayLutonContract - Full Time£350 per dayNorthamptonshireContract - Full Time£450 per dayNorthamptonshireContract - Full Time£450 - 500 per dayStart your job search hereAtoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1xAtoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1xPolicyContact Us:Portsmouth - Lakeside North Harbour
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