Associate Planning Director

4 weeks ago


Ringwood, Hampshire, United Kingdom Churchill Living Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Planning Director to join our dynamic and proactive internal planning consultancy based in our Head Office in Ringwood.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assessing new sites for development potential, liaising with Design to ensure the best approach is delivered for each scheme, and preparing planning applications, including research and submission.

You will also be responsible for monitoring planning applications, proactively answering any questions and queries, and coordinating, preparing, and submitting applications for discharge of conditions.

Our ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of Planning Policies, procedures, and law, with a PQE in public or private practice. You will also have proven negotiation, communication, and influencing skills, as you will be liaising with a wide range of external contacts to resolve issues.

We are keen to hear from proactive applicants with different levels of experience in planning and planning issues, looking for career progression and increased levels of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assessing new sites for development potential and checking planning constraints with local authorities and providing reports to land teams.
  • Liaising with Design to ensure the best approach is delivered for each scheme.
  • Attending initial planning meetings.
  • Preparing planning applications, including research and submission.
  • Monitoring planning applications, proactively answering any questions and queries.
  • Coordinating, preparing, and submitting applications for discharge of conditions.
  • Supporting the business to manage any appeals, including attending the hearing.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary.
  • Company Car or Car Allowance.
  • Annual holiday entitlement - 26 days.
  • Day off on your birthday.
  • Group Personal Pension Plan.
  • Private Medical insurance.
  • Health Screening.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Colleague Introduction reward scheme.
  • Eye Care Reimbursement.
  • £200 John Lewis vouchers for expectant parents.
  • Land Introduction Bonus.
  • Annual awards ceremony.
  • Colleague wellbeing programmes and company ambassadors.
  • Charity fund matching through Churchill Foundation.
About Us

We are Churchill Retirement Living, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement house building sector. We are a family-run, privately-owned business with ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing 700 people and growing all the time.

We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, purpose-built one- and two-bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind, and independence.

We have won a host of awards, including being ranked in the Sunday Times Top 10 'Best Places to Work' and being the first ever retirement living specialist to be crowned overall 'Housebuilder of the Year' by the WhatHouse? Awards.



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