Head of Planning

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected private consultancy in London is seeking an Associate Planning Director to lead their planning team. This hybrid role requires over 15 years of experience in town planning, focusing on mentoring, overseeing planning projects, and contributing to business growth. The ideal candidate should be comfortable leading a young, ambitious team while having a network of clients. A strong benefits package is included.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in town planning.
• Proven expertise in handling complex planning applications and appeals.
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior planners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a dynamic team of planners.
• Oversee a wide range of planning projects.
• Contribute to business growth and client development.

Skills

Complex planning applications

Team management

Business development

Mentoring junior planners

Commercial acumen

Education

MRTPI membership

Job description

Overview

Associate Planning Director – London & Kent (Hybrid - 3 days office-based)

Location: London & Kent (Hybrid - 3 days office-based)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (Pension, Holiday, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, Healthcare)

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.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead and mentor a dynamic team of planners (currently 7).
• Oversee a wide range of planning projects, with a particular focus on appeals and applications.
• Mentor junior team members to develop their capabilities.
• Shape the future of the planning function and contribute to business growth, with scope to bring existing clients and develop new relationships.

What Were Looking For (Qualifications)

• 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.
• Strong benefits package including:
  • Pension scheme
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Private 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 apply today, please send a copy of your CV and 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 so we can consider you for other positions.

Job Reference Number: 61569