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Head of Planning

Carrington West
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

York, North Yorkshire YO1 7PX, England

Salary

拢70,000 - 拢85,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity for a Head of Planning has opened in York, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
  • The role offers a competitive salary based on experience, with a focus on leading a team of six skilled planners on various projects.
  • Candidates should have experience as a Town Planner in the private sector and must be MRTPI qualified, with a strong understanding of planning legislation and policy.
  • Key responsibilities include mentoring the planning team, contributing to business planning, and making strategic decisions to enhance project success.
  • This position is ideal for strategic thinkers with exceptional communication skills, and applications will only be considered from those meeting the experience criteria.

Job Title: Head of Planning
Location: York (Minimum 2 Days per Week in Office)
Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished planning professional to lead and shape a dedicated team as Head of Planning in York. This role is ideal for someone ready to take on a strategic leadership position within a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

About the Role
As the Head of Planning, you'll oversee a team of six skilled planners, steering them on a diverse range of projects while ensuring the highest standards of delivery. In addition to managing day-to-day operations, you'll play a key role in business planning and strategic decision-making, directly contributing to the direction and success of the department and the wider organization.

Key Responsibilities
路Lead, mentor, and manage a team of six planners, promoting professional growth and high performance.
路Actively contribute to business planning, shaping the department's objectives and future growth.
路Make strategic decisions to drive team and project success.
路Work on a variety of planning projects and provide expert guidance to both clients and team members.

About You
路Experienced Town planner with a background in the private sector
路MRTPI Qualified
路Strong understanding of planning legislation and policy.
路Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
路Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to inspire and guide
the team effectively.

What's on Offer
路Competitive Salary based on experience.
路Flexible Working Arrangement with two days per week in the office.
路A collaborative, forward-thinking environment with strong support for leadership development.
Experience in a planning consultancy or local authority is a must. Please note that applications won't be considered without the criteria being met.

The salary is negotiable and can be discussed in an interview or upon application, our client is also open to someone who is looking for part-time.

This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. 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, and then we can consider you for other positions.

Job Reference Number: 聽54647

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