Head of Planning

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious planning consultancy is seeking a Director-level Town Planner to lead their talented team. With over 15 years of experience in the private sector, you will have the opportunity to drive growth, bring in new business, and shape the future of the consultancy. This role offers flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance office presence with remote work. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership skills will be valued, and make a significant impact in the planning industry. If you're ready to take ownership and lead a thriving team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension

Generous holiday allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Healthcare

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in town planning, preferably in the private sector.
• Proven ability to bring in new clients and generate business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of planners, driving business development.
• Shape the next phase of growth in a dynamic planning consultancy.

Skills

Town Planning

Client Network Development

Team Leadership

Business Generation

Education

MRTPI Qualification

Job description

Director - Town Planning
Location: London or Sidcup | Flexible Working (3 Days in Office)

Carrington West are pleased to be working with a client who is seeking a town planner with 15+ years of experience in the private sector. Do you have a strong client network and the ambition to lead and grow a team? If so, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Our client is a dynamic and ambitious planning consultancy with a young and talented team of six. They're now looking for a Director-level planner to take the lead, bring in new business, and drive the next phase of growth.

What We're Looking For

1. 15+ years' experience in town planning (private sector background essential)
2. Proven track record of bringing clients and generating business
3. Experience in leading, managing, and expanding a team
4. MRTPI qualification (a bonus but not essential)

The Offer

• Flexible working - 3 days a week in the office
• Great benefits - pension, generous holiday allowance, salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership, shape a team, and make an impact in a thriving consultancy. This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending in your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role you have applied for.

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: 57431