Leeds Planning Lead — Regional Growth & Client Leadership

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is seeking an Associate Director - Planning to lead our Leeds/ Yorkshire region. Based from a shared office in Leeds, you will own the regional operation, build client relationships and win work, while supported by a wider planning team across the business.

You'll lead high-quality planning advice, manage senior client relationships, and help shape the growth of the Leeds team with periodic travel to Kent and London.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within a private planning consultancy.
• Experience operating at Associate Director, Senior Associate or equivalent level.
• Strong track record of delivering planning advice and managing complex projects and client relationships.
• Commercially minded, with experience of business development, winning work and developing client accounts.
• Established network and knowledge of the Leeds/Yorkshire planning market.
• Strong understanding of relevant local authorities and the regional development landscape.
• Confident representing a consultancy independently with clients, local authorities and other senior stakeholders.
• A self-starter with the leadership and initiative to help build and grow a regional operation.
• Able to commute to Leeds regularly and willing to travel to Kent and London periodically.

Responsibilities

• Take a senior leadership role in establishing and developing the consultancy's presence in Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region.
• Act as a key representative of the business, building a strong profile and reputation across the local market.
• Lead the delivery of high-quality planning advice and complex project work for clients.
• Develop and maintain senior-level client relationships, acting as a trusted planning adviser.
• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities, taking ownership of business development across the region.
• Represent the consultancy at client meetings, networking events, industry gatherings and professional forums.
• Use your existing Yorkshire network and market knowledge to generate new instructions and develop long-term client relationships.
• Help shape the future growth of the Leeds team, including identifying resource requirements and supporting the recruitment of additional team members as the business develops.
• Provide guidance and support to junior colleagues and contribute to the development of the wider planning team.
• Contribute to the wider strategic direction and growth of the consultancy.
• Raise the business's profile through networking, speaking opportunities, articles, professional bodies and other relevant industry activity.
• Travel periodically to Kent and London to maintain strong relationships with the wider team and contribute to company-wide initiatives.

Job description

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is seeking an Associate Director - Planning to lead our Leeds/ Yorkshire region. Based from a shared office in Leeds, you will own the regional operation, build client relationships and win work, while supported by a wider planning team across the business.

You'll lead high-quality planning advice, manage senior client relationships, and help shape the growth of the Leeds team with periodic travel to Kent and London.