Head of Planning

Associate Planning Director 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.   About the Role: This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded planning professional to step into a strategic role, overseeing a dynamic team of 7 planners. You'll be responsible for managing a wide range of planning projects, with a particular focus on appeals and applications and for mentoring junior members of the team to develop their capabilities. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the planning function and growing the business, with scope to bring existing clients and develop new relationships.   What We're Looking For: ·A strong 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. ·A strong benefits package including: oPension scheme oGenerous holiday entitlement oSalary sacrifice car scheme oPrivate 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 avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed).   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: 61569