About the Role
<p data-start="0" data-end="195"><strong data-start="0" data-end="62">Planning Director – New Leeds Office </strong><br data-start="62" data-end="65" /> <strong data-start="65" data-end="78">Location:</strong> Leeds<br data-start="84" data-end="87" /> <strong data-start="87" data-end="98">Salary:</strong> Highly competitive + equity/bonus potential<br data-start="142" data-end="145" /></p>
<p data-start="197" data-end="420">A leading UK planning consultancy is embarking on an exciting phase of growth and is seeking an entrepreneurial <strong data-start="345" data-end="366">Planning Director</strong> to establish and lead its brand-new <strong data-start="403" data-end="412">Leeds</strong> office.</p>
<p data-start="422" data-end="700">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.</p>
<h3 data-start="702" data-end="718"><strong data-start="706" data-end="718">The Role</strong></h3>
<p data-start="719" data-end="750">As Planning Director, you will:</p>
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<p data-start="753" data-end="831">Lead the setup and strategic growth of a new Leeds office from the ground up</p>
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<p data-start="834" data-end="904">Bring energy and ambition to develop a high-performing planning team</p>
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<p data-start="907" data-end="987">Generate new business and nurture existing client relationships across sectors</p>
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<p data-start="990" data-end="1062">Drive projects from initial instruction through to successful delivery</p>
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<p data-start="1065" data-end="1136">Represent the business regionally and contribute to national strategy</p>
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<p data-start="1139" data-end="1221">Enjoy genuine autonomy, backed by strong central operational and technical support</p>
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<h3 data-start="1223" data-end="1240"><strong data-start="1227" data-end="1240">About You</strong></h3>
<p data-start="1241" data-end="1332">We’re looking for a Planning Director – or an Associate Director ready to step up – who is:</p>
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<p data-start="1335" data-end="1425">Entrepreneurial, commercially minded, and excited by the challenge of building an office</p>
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<p data-start="1428" data-end="1483">Well-connected in the Yorkshire/North planning market</p>
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<p data-start="1486" data-end="1554">Confident winning work and fostering long-term client partnerships</p>
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<p data-start="1557" data-end="1635">Skilled in delivering high-quality planning advice across a range of sectors</p>
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<p data-start="1638" data-end="1706">Collaborative, people-focused, and eager to shape a new team culture</p>
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<h3 data-start="1708" data-end="1737"><strong data-start="1712" data-end="1737">Why This Opportunity?</strong></h3>
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<p data-start="1740" data-end="1830">Join a consultancy with an exceptional reputation and a diverse, robust project pipeline</p>
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<p data-start="1833" data-end="1891">Play a defining role in opening and scaling a new office</p>
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<p data-start="1894" data-end="1973">Benefit from real progression, long-term incentives, and leadership influence</p>
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<p data-start="1976" data-end="2057">Work within a supportive national network while creating something uniquely yours</p>
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<p data-start="2059" data-end="2194">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.</p>
<p data-start="2196" data-end="2280" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-start="2196" data-end="2280" data-is-last-node="">To express interest or request a confidential conversation, please get in touch.</strong></p>
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