Head of Planning

Penguin Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy in Gloucester is seeking a Head of Planning to lead their planning team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in development management, be a Chartered Member of the RTPI, and have a track record in team leadership and client engagement. This position offers excellent career progression and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of the RTPI required.
• Previous experience in development management and strategic policy is necessary.
• Experience in leading planning teams and managing large scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Extend range of private sector clients for team growth.
• Liaise with clients to ensure their needs are met.
• Lead and develop team members.
• Join Planning Strategy Group to implement national strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Client Liaison

Revenue Generation

Team Development

Education

Chartered Member of the RTPI

Job description

Head of Planning

Cheltenham

HR 11020

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Head of Planning to join an award winning multi-disciplinary consultancy, heading up their established planning team in the South West. The team currently deliver expert planning services for their clients working on infrastructure, residential, leisure and commercial developments.

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of the RTPI.
• Previous private sector experience in development management and strategic policy.
• Experience of leading a team of planners, generating new revenue streams and managing numerous large scale projects simultaneously.

Duties

• Extending the range of private sector clients to contribute to the continued growth of the team both regional and nationally.
• Liaising with clients to ensure needs are being met.
• Leading and developing existing members of the team.
• Becoming an active member of the Planning Strategy Group, setting, leading and implementing the national planning strategy.

Benefits

• Joining an award winning consultancy with excellent career progression opportunities.
• Full benefits package including a contributory pension, bonus scheme and a flexible benefits allowance.

Interested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) and we will get back to you.