Director, Planning Communications

CRATUS GROUP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning communications firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Director to lead their Planning Communications team. The role involves building key political and client relationships, guiding a high-performing team, and ensuring strong business development. The ideal candidate should have expertise in political engagement and team leadership. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and additional perks like private medical insurance and team events.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave + one volunteering day

On-site gym with classes

Free snacks and good coffee

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Expertise in political and community engagement.
• Experience in team development and leadership.
• Strong business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Planning Communications team.
• Build political and client relationships in Southern Home Counties.
• Expand the division's operations and manage P&L.

Skills

Political engagement expertise

Team leadership

Business development

Client management

Marketing strategy development

Job description

Strengthening the team

Following a record-breaking year, Cratus’ is strengthening our Planning Communications team. We are seeking a Director to play a leading role in the future development of Cratus’ work across the Home Counties. The candidate will be or become an expert in the areas South of London and will be responsible for building political and client relationships, and forging a high performing team.

About us

With a passion for politics and a commitment to community, Cratus supports organisations which would like to engage with the public sector and the communities it serves.

We have an important opportunity for a Director to join and lead one of our Planning teams, specialising in political and community engagement and communications.

The role

The candidate taking the role will be the lynchpin of the team, working with other team members to create and deliver a bespoke marketing plan, creating a happy and financially thriving team. The Director will be working to build our reputation and to ensure that Cratus becomes the obvious choice for all Planning Comms in the Southern Home Counties.

Working with our established reputation and network, the Director will expand our operations, including cross-selling services in their region. The Director will lead the team, playing a crucial role in developing team culture to achieve collective goals.

The Director will be responsible for the division’s P&L alongside the Chief Executive.

The main activities of the role are:

• Team development and direction
• Business development
• Client delivery
• Reporting and business admin
• Directing our Development Forums

The offer

• Salary: Competitive
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave + one volunteering day
• Central London office with good coffee, free snacks and on-site gym with classes
• Regular team socials and company-wide events
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Private medical insurance upon becoming permanent