Senior Director - Planning Strategy & Growth Leader

Avison Young; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avison Young in London is seeking a Planning professional to help set strategy, raise profile, and mentor junior team members. You will lead client relationships and delivery of complex planning projects, while contributing to new business growth across the London region.

The role requires strong leadership, development of junior staff, and high-quality client service with robust planning knowledge. Some roles may be flexible within the UK, but you will need right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and people development skills.
• Ability to present to senior stakeholders and various audiences.
• Track record of winning new work and growing client relationships.
• Strong networking to build contacts across the sector.
• Excellent planning knowledge including development plan and management processes.
• Proven project management and delivery of complex planning projects.
• Strong report writing and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy, raise profile, and mentor junior team members in London Planning.
• Lead on work-winning activities and grow the London Planning Team.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across the firm’s portfolio.
• Manage projects and deliver exceptional client service.
• Drive business development in line with the firm’s growth plan.
• Expand networks with key stakeholders including local authorities.
• Provide guidance on development plan and development management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client facing

Business development

Networking

Planning

Project management

Report writing

Job description

Avison Young in London is seeking a Planning professional to help set strategy, raise profile, and mentor junior team members. You will lead client relationships and delivery of complex planning projects, while contributing to new business growth across the London region.

The role requires strong leadership, development of junior staff, and high-quality client service with robust planning knowledge. Some roles may be flexible within the UK, but you will need right to work in the UK.