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Job Title: Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Northampton Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading property and development consultancy to recruit an Associate Director to join their growing team in Northampton. This is a senior-level opportunity for a commercially minded planning professional looking to lead projects and drive strategic growth. The Role As an Associate Director you will play a key role in shaping planning strategy across major development projects, working closely with developers, landowners, consultants, and local authorities. Key Responsibilities In this Associate Director position, you will: Lead planning strategies for commercial and mixed-use developmentsManage planning applications, appeals, and local plan representationsIdentify and appraise new development opportunitiesCoordinate and manage consultant teamsEngage with stakeholders, local authorities, and communitiesProvide strategic advice to senior stakeholders and clients Candidate Requirements To be successful as an Associate Director you will have: RTPI qualification (or working towards chartership)Strong experience in commercial or residential planningProven track record managing projects and consultantsExcellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder management skillsA strategic and commercially driven mindset What's On Offer This Associate Director role offers: Competitive salary with performance-based bonusClear career progression to Director levelStrong benefits package and flexible workingOpportunity to work on nationally significant developm