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Due to a significant increase in planning policy project wins and new opportunities, we are looking to bring in an Associate Director to work with the leadership team in managing our growing workload. We are looking for a leader with proven experience in planning policy and strategy and project management. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work and driving business growth. You will manage key planning policy projects, working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to secure successful planning outcomes.
Job Responsibility:
Participate in the successful operation and management of the town planning team
Provide line management and mentorship to junior team members
Lead on key planning policy projects, including supporting local authority policy and strategy development, coordination and delivery of local plans and evidence studies, strategic growth studies, infrastructure strategies and other policy and strategy commissions
Offer strategic planning advice to other client and internal teams
Provide effective representation for the organisation, developing and managing relationships with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders through project work and through attendance at conferences and other networking events
Sharing technical knowledge and excellence
Ensure projects are delivered successfully on budget and within programme timelines
Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for seamless project execution
Oversee the deliverables produced by the planning policy team
Implement and uphold quality assurance and health and safety principles
Play a significant role in the business development strategy, nurturing client relationships
Lead the preparation of commercial tenders to secure new opportunities
Requirements:
Significant relevant experience of leading and contributing to planning policy and strategy development in a consultancy or public sector role
Client focus, with good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working approach
Existing relationships with clients and local authorities
A business development mindset, with demonstrable experience of work winning and developing relationships with existing and new clients
Ability to produce high quality technical reports and excellent communication skills
Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure
High level of commitment to quality
Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent professional body
What we offer:
Flexibility to do your best work with hybrid work options
Opportunities for career progression
Positive culture where learning and development is actively supported and promoted
Wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs
Access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility