Director of Town Planning

Job Description

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join their growing Cardiff team.

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a senior leadership position within an ambitious and people-focused consultancy. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading projects, developing client relationships, supporting the growth of the Cardiff office and contributing to the wider strategic direction of the business.

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The Role

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As Director of Planning, you will:

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• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects across the UK.

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• Provide high-level strategic and commercially focused planning advice to clients.

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• Take responsibility for complex planning applications, appeals and strategic planning matters.

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• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

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• Lead business development activities and identify new opportunities.

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• Help develop and grow the Cardiff planning team.

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• Mentor, support and develop junior and senior members of the team.

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• Play an active role in recruitment, team development and succession planning.

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• Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities.

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• Contribute to the wider strategic growth and success of the consultancy.

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• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business.

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About You

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We are looking for an experienced planning professional who is:

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• MRTPI qualified with significant planning consultancy experience.

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• Operating at Associate Director, Director or equivalent level.

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• Experienced across a broad range of sectors and planning projects.

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• Confident managing complex planning matters and providing strategic advice.

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• Commercially astute with a strong track record of client management and business development.

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• Able to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.

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• An experienced people manager who enjoys mentoring and developing teams.

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• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.

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• Ambitious, proactive and keen to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful planning consultancy.

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• A strong team player with the ability to contribute at both local office and national level.

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What's on Offer?

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• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

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• Car allowance.

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• Bonus scheme.

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• Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Cardiff office.

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• Private medical and dental cover.

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• Income protection and life assurance.

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• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution.

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• 25 days annual leave plus additional Christmas leave.

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• Paid RTPI membership fees.

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• Bespoke training and professional development.

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• Phone allowance.

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• Perkbox benefits platform.

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• Cycle to work scheme.

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• Regular company socials and events.

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• Opportunities to develop your own client base and business profile.

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• Genuine opportunity to influence the growth and direction of the Cardiff office and wider business.

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If you're an experienced planning professional looking to take the next step into a senior leadership role and play a key part in growing a successful Cardiff planning team, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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Interested?

n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk

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