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Planning Director
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Planning Director - New Leeds Office
Location: Leeds
Salary: Highly competitive + equity/bonus potential
A leading UK planning consultancy is embarking on an exciting phase of growth and is seeking an entrepreneurial Planning Director to establish and lead its brand-new Leeds office.
This is a rare opportunity for a senior planning professional who wants more than a traditional Director role. You will be the driving force behind launching, shaping, and growing a new regional presence for an established, respected consultancy with a strong national platform.
The Role
As Planning Director, you will:
Lead the setup and strategic growth of a new Leeds office from the ground up
Bring energy and ambition to develop a high-performing planning team
Generate new business and nurture existing client relationships across sectors
Drive projects from initial instruction through to successful delivery
Represent the business regionally and contribute to national strategy
Enjoy genuine autonomy, backed by strong central operational and technical support
About You
We're looking for a Planning Director - or an Associate Director ready to step up - who is:
Entrepreneurial, commercially minded, and excited by the challenge of building an office
Well-connected in the Yorkshire/North planning market
Confident winning work and fostering long-term client partnerships
Skilled in delivering high-quality planning advice across a range of sectors
Collaborative, people-focused, and eager to shape a new team culture
Why This Opportunity?
Join a consultancy with an exceptional reputation and a diverse, robust project pipeline
Play a defining role in opening and scaling a new office
Benefit from real progression, long-term incentives, and leadership influence
Work within a supportive national network while creating something uniquely yours
If you're ready to take ownership of a new chapter - both for yourself and for a growing consultancy - we would love to speak with you.
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