55 Head Of Planning jobs in the United Kingdom

Associate Planning Director
Location: London & Kent (Hybrid - 3 days office-based)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (Pension, Holiday, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, Healthcare)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Carrington West are delighted to be working exclusively with a respected private consultancy with offices in both London and Kent, who are seeking an Associate Planning Director to join and lead their growing planning team.
 
About the Role:
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded planning professional to step into a strategic role, overseeing a dynamic team of 7 planners. You'll be responsible for managing a wide range of planning projects, with a particular focus on appeals and applications and for mentoring junior members of the team to develop their capabilities.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of the planning function and growing the business, with scope to bring existing clients and develop new relationships.
 
What We're Looking For:
·A strong private sector background with 15+ years' experience in town planning.
·Proven expertise in handling complex planning applications and appeals.
·Experience in managing or mentoring junior planners in a collaborative team setting.
·Commercial acumen with the ability to contribute to business development - ideally with a network of clients you can bring with you.
·Comfortable leading a young and ambitious team, and keen to grow and shape it further.
·MRTPI membership is advantageous, though not essential.
 
The Offer:
·Flexible working arrangements: 3 days a week in the office.
·A strong benefits package including:
oPension scheme
oGenerous holiday entitlement
oSalary sacrifice car scheme
oPrivate healthcare
Interview Process:
Flexible and relaxed - the client is happy to arrange either Teams interviews or face-to-face meetings, and are open to informal chats initially.
 
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 then we can consider you for other positions.
 
Job Reference Number: 60222
 

Head of Planning  

Based at Hexham with some home working 

Salary: £47181 - £51356 per annum 

Permanent 

Full time 

Shape the future of one of England’s most extraordinary landscapes.  

Northumberland National Park is a place of exceptional natural beauty, rich heritage, and vibrant communities. We are looking for an inspiring and highly skilled Head of Planning to lead our planning service and help us protect, enhance, and promote this unique National Park for current and future generations. 

As guardians of this remarkable National Park, our mission is to protect and enhance its special qualities while supporting vibrant, resilient communities and sustainable development. We believe in planning as a force for good – balancing conservation with innovation, and enabling a future where nature, culture, and people thrive together. 

As the statutory local planning authority for the National Park, we play a pivotal role in balancing sustainable development with conservation. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced planning professional to influence the future of this remarkable landscape while delivering an exceptional planning service. 

If you are an experienced planning professional with the passion, vision, and leadership skills to make a difference, we want to hear from you. 

As Head of Planning, you will: 

• Lead the Development Management, Enforcement, and Forward Planning functions for the Authority. 
• Oversee the delivery of the Local Plan and related strategic planning work. 
• Ensure high-quality, efficient planning services that meet statutory obligations and performance standards. 
• Represent the Authority at local, regional, and national levels, including planning inquiries, hearings, and partnership forums. 
• Provide strong leadership to a small, dedicated team, fostering a culture of professionalism, innovation, and continuous improvement. 
• Contribute to corporate strategy, including the National Park Management Plan, and champion sustainable development. 

About You 

You will bring: 

• A degree in Town and Country Planning (or equivalent) and RTPI membership (or eligibility). 
• In-depth knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and practice. 
• Significant experience in development management ideally within a rural or protected landscape context. 
• Demonstrable understanding of forward planning within a local authority. 
• Strong leadership and management skills with a track record of motivating teams and delivering results. 
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. 

A background in minerals and waste planning, or experience in National Parks, would be an advantage. 

Why Join Us?  

• Make a tangible difference in shaping the future of a protected landscape. 
• Join a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation committed to sustainability and community empowerment. 
• Enjoy flexible working, professional development opportunities, award-winning wellbeing initiatives and a supportive team culture. 
• Work in one of the most beautiful and tranquil parts of the UK. 

How to Apply  

If you are passionate about planning and want to play a leading role in protecting and enhancing Northumberland National Park, we’d love to hear from you. 

Apply by: 6th October 2025 at 8am. 

Interviews: 22nd October 2025 in Hexham, Northumberland. 

To apply, please see the job pack available on our website Jobs & Volunteering • Northumberland National Park and complete the application form here:

Location: Windsor, UK

Job Type: Fulltime, Permanent

Salary: £65,000 - £76,100

Company overview

En Route International operates globally as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers. With offices in the UK, USA, Australia and UAE, En Route supplies premium baked goods, meals and snacks to the travel industry. We focus on partnering with world-class manufacturers, customising products and packaging to suit individual customer needs while managing a complex supply chain with the highest levels of precision.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain, the Head of Planning will be responsible for managing the UK/EU Supply Planning and Global Demand Planning teams. The scope of this role includes the development & leadership of all processes covering demand planning, distribution planning (DRP), inventory strategy & policy and capacity planning (both short term & long term). This person will also play a key role in ongoing maturity development of the business’s S&OP/IBP processes and will lead/facilitate the formal Supply Review meeting for the relevant regions. Planning engagement and support with wider business critical operational/supply resources is also in scope.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Supply Planning teams in UK and remotely where appropriate, driving performance to meet and exceed relevant KPI targets
• Manage the Demand Planning team, supporting the development of global Demand Planning processes
• Accountable for all Supply Planning (S&OP/IBP) processes aligning the business to deliver the demand plan
• Informing and advising senior management on the future outlook for supply, highlighting issues, risks and opportunities.
• Responsible for the leadership and development of the relevant Demand & Supply Planning Managers and their teams
• Leading the team to develop and execute effective Supply Plans, including all distribution planning activity including the end to end DRP (Distribution Requirements Plan)
• Responsible for liaising with Product Management teams to support end to end integrated planning and engendering an integrated planning approach with Demand & Supply Planning teams
• Continually challenging the planning processes and principles in line with providing the best service and value for our customers
• Analyse and report on all key Supply performance statistics and trends
• Drive weekly root cause analysis to understand and resolve issues
• Maintain stock strategy & stock/batch level settings across all materials in the network, minimising stock write off risk as well as optimising working capital performance
• Engage closely with the Procurement function in order to initiate Supplier Development activities where required
• Responsible for maintaining the Supply Planning system, providing supply plan projections at various levels of aggregation, modelling alternative supply scenarios and cost implications
• Manage the lifecycle management process for all products
• Take the initiative to identify ways to increase throughput and improve flow throughout the operation
• Define and provide the KPIs to inform on the ‘end to end’ health of the overall Supply Planning process
• Ensure all processes and procedures are both documented and measured for performance, with clear accountabilities in place

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrable Leadership skills, including management of remote teams
• A technical expert who is adept at building, working with, and through the team
• Significant experience of Demand & Supply Planning, planning techniques and Supply Chain strategy
• Experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Experienced in the use of using ERP systems as part of driving data driven decision making
• Experienced in the use of automated planning tools
• End to End Supply chain knowledge is desirable

Specific aptitudes / skills

• Educated to Degree level preferred

Ready to inspire the future of creative education through data, strategy, and innovation The Glasgow School of Art invites a dynamic and visionary Head of Planning and Insights to join us in shaping the performance, planning, and decision-making at one of Europe’s most prestigious creative institutions.

Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ
Salary: £58,225 - £67,468 per annum pro rata
Hours: 35 hours per week, permanent

Closing date: Monday 15th September 2025

About Us:    

At the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), creativity is at our core. We are one of Europe’s most exciting centres for studying, teaching, and researching fine art, design, and architecture. Situated in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, our studio-based, globally connected community thrives on pushing boundaries, evolving ideas, and nurturing the creative spirit.

Through world-class teaching and pioneering research, we make a real difference — inspiring innovation, critical thinking, and helping to shape the creative industries of tomorrow.

As an independent and forward-thinking institution, we extend our reach through strong local, national, and international partnerships that multiply our impact.

Head of Planning and Insights  - The Role:

This senior leadership role is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at GSA. As Head of Planning and Insights, you will be instrumental in driving strategic planning, delivering robust performance monitoring, and managing risk proactively to ensure the institution continues to flourish.

You will own the annual planning cycle, crafting frameworks that empower confident decision-making and steering scenario planning and long-term forecasting to keep us agile in a changing sector. If you thrive on transforming data and insight into strategic action, this is your chance to lead at the nexus of creativity and organisational excellence.

Working collaboratively across the institution, you’ll oversee the management of information, generate actionable insights, and use advanced methodologies for analysing KPIs aligned to GSA’s Strategic, Education, and Research strategies.

Head of Planning and Insights  - Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and continuously enhance GSA’s annual planning cycles with clear, effective frameworks

- Drive scenario planning and forecasting to help senior leadership respond to policy shifts and sector trends

- Deliver accessible, data-driven insights to underpin strategic decisions

- Oversee institutional analytics to inform policy development and planning

- Implement and maintain strong systems to monitor and report performance against priorities

- Apply data analysis to assess institutional risks and opportunities

Head of Planning and Insights  – You:

- Postgraduate degree or equivalent relevant experience

- Proven expertise in strategic planning, institutional research, or a related senior role in a complex environment

- Sharp analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset

- Confident communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

Head of Planning and Insights  – Benefits:

- A generous local government pension scheme with 23% employer contribution

- 35 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)

- Financial assistance available for qualifying roles to make your transition smoother

- Cycle to Work scheme

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance

- Comprehensive employee assistance programmes for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing

- Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas is available subject to UKVI eligibility.

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) Monday 15th September 2025

If you are ready to take on a leadership role where your strategic vision and insight will directly influence one of Europe’s leading creative institutions, click ‘Apply’ now and join us in shaping the future of creative education.

Ready to inspire the future of creative education through data, strategy, and innovation The Glasgow School of Art invites a dynamic and visionary Head of Planning and Insights to join us in shaping the performance, planning, and decision-making at one of Europe’s most prestigious creative institutions.

Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ
Salary: £58,225 - £67,468 per annum pro rata
Hours: 35 hours per week, permanent

Closing date: Monday 15th September 2025

About Us:    

At the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), creativity is at our core. We are one of Europe’s most exciting centres for studying, teaching, and researching fine art, design, and architecture. Situated in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, our studio-based, globally connected community thrives on pushing boundaries, evolving ideas, and nurturing the creative spirit.

Through world-class teaching and pioneering research, we make a real difference — inspiring innovation, critical thinking, and helping to shape the creative industries of tomorrow.

As an independent and forward-thinking institution, we extend our reach through strong local, national, and international partnerships that multiply our impact.

Head of Planning and Insights  - The Role:

This senior leadership role is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at GSA. As Head of Planning and Insights, you will be instrumental in driving strategic planning, delivering robust performance monitoring, and managing risk proactively to ensure the institution continues to flourish.

You will own the annual planning cycle, crafting frameworks that empower confident decision-making and steering scenario planning and long-term forecasting to keep us agile in a changing sector. If you thrive on transforming data and insight into strategic action, this is your chance to lead at the nexus of creativity and organisational excellence.

Working collaboratively across the institution, you’ll oversee the management of information, generate actionable insights, and use advanced methodologies for analysing KPIs aligned to GSA’s Strategic, Education, and Research strategies.

Head of Planning and Insights  - Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and continuously enhance GSA’s annual planning cycles with clear, effective frameworks

- Drive scenario planning and forecasting to help senior leadership respond to policy shifts and sector trends

- Deliver accessible, data-driven insights to underpin strategic decisions

- Oversee institutional analytics to inform policy development and planning

- Implement and maintain strong systems to monitor and report performance against priorities

- Apply data analysis to assess institutional risks and opportunities

Head of Planning and Insights  – You:

- Postgraduate degree or equivalent relevant experience

- Proven expertise in strategic planning, institutional research, or a related senior role in a complex environment

- Sharp analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset

- Confident communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

Head of Planning and Insights  – Benefits:

- A generous local government pension scheme with 23% employer contribution

- 35 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)

- Financial assistance available for qualifying roles to make your transition smoother

- Cycle to Work scheme

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance

- Comprehensive employee assistance programmes for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing

- Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas is available subject to UKVI eligibility.

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) Monday 15th September 2025

If you are ready to take on a leadership role where your strategic vision and insight will directly influence one of Europe’s leading creative institutions, click ‘Apply’ now and join us in shaping the future of creative education.

Ready to inspire the future of creative education through data, strategy, and innovation The Glasgow School of Art invites a dynamic and visionary Head of Planning and Insights to join us in shaping the performance, planning, and decision-making at one of Europe's most prestigious creative institutions.

Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ
Salary: £58,225 - £67,468 per annum pro rata
Hours: 35 hours per week, p.

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• Develop and execute comprehensive long-term strategic plans aligned with the company's vision and objectives.
• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, potential strategic partnerships, and merger/acquisition targets on a global scale.
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to inform strategic decision-making.
• Lead the business development function, driving revenue growth through new initiatives and client acquisition.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic proposals and investment decisions.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership, department heads, and international teams to ensure alignment and effective implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Oversee the performance tracking and reporting of strategic objectives, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, industry leaders, and potential partners.
• Present strategic plans and business development proposals to the board of directors and executive management.
• Manage a portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.

• MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, business development, or corporate strategy, preferably within a technology or fast-paced industry.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing successful growth strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proven experience in market analysis, financial modelling, and valuation.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and working in a global, remote environment.
• Strategic mindset with a strong commercial acumen and an understanding of global economic trends.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• A passion for innovation and driving transformative change.