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Planning Manager Salary: £60,000 Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. • £67,000 DOE Car allowance (£870 per month) or company car Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Competitive pension contribution Free parking onsite Location: Outskirts of Crawley Lloyd Recruitment Services is pleased to be working with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join its Estates team on a full-time, permanent basis. The Role You will advise the Head of Estates and wider Estates team on planning matters across a UK-wide portfolio of sites. Working closely with internal teams and external consultants, you will help deliver the organisation's long-term property strategy by identifying development opportunities and securing planning consents to improve its estate. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic planning advice on development, redevelopment, changes of use and alternative use opportunities. Prepare and submit planning applications, appraisals, statements and Certificates of Lawfulness. Manage pre-application discussions and consultations with Local Planning Authorities (LPAs). Work closely with Development Managers to progress planning projects and secure consents. Instruct and manage external consultants, including planning, heritage, ecology, highways and flood risk specialists. Monitor Local Plans and assess their potential impact on existing sites, making representations where appropriate. Understand and advise on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements. Prepare objections to neighbouring developments that may negatively impact sites. Attend site visits, review meetings and occasional Planning Committee meetings. Essential Skills & Experience: Accredited degree in Town Planning or a similar discipline. Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), with a minimum of four years' post-qualification experience. Background in planning advisory work, ideally within an LPA, consultancy or in-house environment. Proven track record of securing planning consents for significant development schemes. Strong knowledge of the UK Town and Country Planning system and Biodiversity Net Gain. Experience managing external professional consultants and building effective stakeholder relationships. Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays. Additional Information: Flexible working arrangements are available, combining office, home and site visits. Refer a friend and receive a retail voucher of your choice up to the value of £500. Full details can be found on our website. Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. xrnqpay By applying for this vacancy, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy, which can be found on our website, and give us consent to contact you. Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.

Salary: £60,000 - £67,000 DOE • Car allowance (£870 per month) or company car, • Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, • Private medical insurance, • Competitive pension contribution, • Free parking onsite Location: Outskirts of Crawley Lloyd Recruitment Services is pleased to be working with a well‑established organisation seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join its Estates team on a full‑time, permanent basis. You will advise the Head of Estates and wider Estates team on planning matters across a UK‑wide portfolio of sites. Working closely with internal teams and external consultants, you will help deliver the organisation's long‑term property strategy by identifying development opportunities and securing planning consents to improve its estate. • Provide strategic planning advice on development, redevelopment, changes of use and alternative use opportunities., • Prepare and submit planning applications, appraisals, statements and Certificates of Lawfulness., • Manage pre‑application discussions and consultations with Local Planning Authorities (LPAs)., • Work closely with Development Managers to progress planning projects and secure consents., • Instruct and manage external consultants, including planning, heritage, ecology, highways and flood risk specialists., • Monitor Local Plans and assess their potential impact on existing sites, making representations where appropriate., • Understand and advise on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements., • Prepare objections to neighbouring developments that may negatively impact sites., • Attend site visits, review meetings and occasional Planning Committee meetings., • Accredited degree in Town Planning or a similar discipline., • Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), with a minimum of four years' post-qualification experience., • Background in planning advisory work, ideally within an LPA, consultancy or in-house environment., • Proven track record of securing planning consents for significant development schemes., • Strong knowledge of the UK Town and Country Planning system and Biodiversity Net Gain., • Experience managing external professional consultants and building effective stakeholder relationships., • Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and problem-solving skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing., • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays. Flexible working arrangements are available, combining office, home and site visits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Head of Strategy & Marketing – Cyber, Digital & Technology The ideal location would be Reading / Crawley, although other Thales sites might be taken into consideration for the right applicant. We can offer a hybrid approach to office and remote working. Defines and supports the development of a several hundred million pounds cyber and digital identity business in the UK, along with the further development of the UK Technology Strategy, through execution of an integrated technology, market & customer-driven strategy for the UK and local Domains, that drive actionable and impactful Marketing Plans. As a partner to the UK Key Account & Sales teams, contributing directly to the growth and profitability ambition of Thales in the UK and the wider Thales ambition to act at the speed of relevance in the market. • Define the local Domain strategy and its contribution to the SBP process while supporting BLs in the definition and the coordinated execution of their in-country strategies., • Identify transversal multi-BL strategic initiatives to meet customer or market segment requirements to underpin the need for new segment-based offers, for example in Critical National Infrastructure., • Support the country SAMs/KAMs in the definition and activation of their account-focused engagement plans. Develop account specific integrated value propositions and value selling content. Leverage relevant product & segment marketing content & campaign assets., • Define the Technology Strategy for the UK and its contribution to the SBP process., • Develop and execute Integrated Marketing Campaigns – activated through the Communications team channel strategy – in support of the local reputation of the company and country demand generation efforts. Leverage Digital Marketing capabilities to optimize local customer engagement and support Sales growth and capture of Customer-funded R&D. Track campaign KPIs., • Map the Thales portfolio of technologies and products to the account or customers’ needs, to present relevant, easy-to-understand and valuable research, products and services by capitalizing on the work done by the Head of Customer Products & Services Portfolio at segment level., • As part of the Account Plan and in support of Thales’ business objectives and strategic initiatives, build and execute the Account’s “Engagement Plan”, coordinating Thales interactions with the account., • Defining marketing objectives & actions according to the different identified account targets and initiatives., • Selecting the most appropriate customer engagement approaches for each marketing objective in collaboration with KAMs, Sales, Communications & Solution Innovation teams., • Developing dedicated customer events, demonstrations, co-creation opportunities to enhance the customer experience., • Supporting Exhibitions & Conferences with themes, strategic messaging from IMCs, sales enablement content, panels, keynotes, subject matter expert interviews, • A formal, documented Strategic Plan for the Domains: This outlines the organisation's long-term vision, mission, goals, and the specific strategies and actionable steps required to achieve them. Specifically focusing on our combined offer into the Critical National Infrastructure market., • A formal, documented Technology Strategy: This outlines a fully market-validated technology strategy that aligns our Customer Funded Research & Development pipeline to defined next-generation technologies to secure competitive advantage in all Thales markets in the UK., • Integrated Marketing Campaigns for the Accounts & Technology Strategy: Detailing the planning, execution, and monitoring of multi-channel marketing campaigns., • Enhanced Customer Experience: Contributing to an improved end-to-end customer journey through dedicated customer events, demonstrations and co-creation opportunities., • Strategic Plan Goal Achievement: A direct comparison of actual results against the original, targeted outcomes to determine if the plan achieved what it set out to do., • Integrated Marketing Campaign KPIs: Regular tracking, analysis and reporting on the effectiveness and ROI (pipeline growth, order intake, GMOI) of all marketing initiatives., • Customer Reviews and Feedback: Tracking direct comments and suggestions from customers, identification of pain points and generation of new strategic initiatives to satisfy customer needs., • Career Progression: Aligned with the Leadership Pathway, offering progression to broader Strategy & Marketing, PLM, or BL/GBU-level roles., • Professional Development: Exposure to Group-level strategy, M&A execution, marketing and innovation leadership., • Learning Opportunities: Access to tailored internal and external training in advanced negotiation, corporate strategy, marketing academy and innovation management; opportunity to participate in high-profile Group and UK cross-functional projects., • Marketing Strategy: Ability to develop and manage methods, programs, and tools for setting marketing and sales performance expectations., • Strategic Planning: Ability to forecast, anticipate future trends and build scenarios to adapt strategies in response to changing internal and external conditions. Ability to define, plan and follow up main strategic initiatives. Ability to have an holistic view (technical, financial, operational, human resources…) of the business and its environment (customers, competition) to support business decision -making, considering different time horizons., • Enhance Customer Experience: Ability to understand, capture, and manage the customer journey and interactions with Thales to enhance customer experience and foster higher degrees of customer loyalty. Ability to access and use Thales capabilities in enhancing customer experience (Customer Days, digital tools,…). Ability to establish crucial trust-based relationships and lead customer interactions to position Thales as a trusted partner, including leveraging (likely multiple), Thales executives and ensuring they are accountable for customer satisfaction. Ability to respond promptly and transparently to customer questions, leveraging expertise from around Thales. Ability to encourage customers to communicate proactively about issues, negative feedback, pain-points and assist in resolving them. Ability to address unexpressed needs promptly. Ability to develop strategies and tactics to keep the customer ‘for life’. Ability to ensure the customer experiences ‘one Thales’., • Marketing Planning: Ability to develop a successful marketing plan to grow the target business. Ability to identify and plan marketing activities, from identifying target customers to defining ways to reach and retain them. Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . #LI-VJ1 At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Grant Thornton UK LLP is seeking a Campaigns Lead at Senior Manager level to own the campaign engine within Commercial Growth & Strategy. You will turn business needs into scoped briefs, prioritise work across channels and ensure campaigns deliver measurable commercial impact. You’ll shape the campaign framework, upskill the team, and work with GTM leads and the Head of Demand Generation. The role is hybrid with travel to London as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Head of Digital will be part of the Marketing division adding value and strategically heading up the Digital side of the business, developing and executing the digital strategy to deliver business growth. Proven experience of working in a similar Head of Digital - Senior Digital type role with p

: Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. As our Campaigns Lead, you’ll own the campaign engine at the heart of our marketing – turning campaign requests from across the firm into clear, qualified briefs and sequenced plans that our channel teams can deliver. Sitting within Commercial Growth & Strategy and reporting to the Head of Demand Generation, you’ll be the single point of accountability for campaign quality, consistency and pace across our campaign portfolio. As our campaign volume and complexity grow, you’ll make sure campaigns are prioritised against finite capacity rather than run ad hoc, that each one is measured against the commercial impact it was set up to achieve, and that lessons from one campaign shape the next. This is a hybrid role that can be based at any of our UK offices, with travel to London as needed. This is a newly formed team, created as part of our marketing transformation. Our campaign framework is in place, and your job is to bring it to life: upskilling the team, making it work in practice and getting everyone working in a consistent way. With the team only just brought together, you’ll have real scope to shape how it works and moves forward, supported by two strong managers already in the team. In this role, you’ll: • Work with go-to-market (GTM) leads to turn business needs into scoped, qualified campaign briefs, with clear objectives, audiences and success measures linked to commercial outcomes, • Own and evolve our campaign framework across always-on, integrated, brand, proposition-launch, segment, account-based marketing (ABM), event and reactive campaigns, • Hold the campaign calendar and, with the Head of Demand Generation, decide how competing campaign requests are prioritised and sequenced, • Partner with Digital Marketing, Channel Marketing and Events, Content, Design and Communications so campaigns are planned and resourced together, • Run governance and quality checkpoints from brief through to campaign close, and lead post-campaign reviews so lessons feed into future campaigns, • Own campaign-level performance reporting, giving GTM leads and sector and service line teams a consistent view of how their campaigns are performing, • Own and develop our AI-assisted campaign briefing tools, and set the standard for responsible use of AI in campaign planning, • Lead and develop the Campaigns team of around eight people, including three managers, setting the standard for how briefs are scoped and campaigns are run We’ve set ambitious growth targets for the firm, and we need the right people to help us achieve these. We’re looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to be able to work at pace and be adaptable to change and to be curious, asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to ensure we are delivering the services and quality we expect. Joining us as Campaigns Lead at Senior Manager level, the minimum criteria you’ll need is proven experience leading a multi-channel campaign function at a senior level, including managing and developing a campaign team. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way: • You’ll have experience within professional services, financial services, another regulated environment or a B2B organisation, • You’ll have a track record of briefing and prioritising competing campaign demand against finite capacity, • You’ll be able to turn an ambiguous business ask into a scoped, qualified brief quickly, • You’ll have strong stakeholder management skills, able to hold the line on priorities with senior leaders while working as a collaborative peer to channel leads, • You’ll bring commercial acumen and a data-driven approach, connecting campaign results back to business outcomes, • You’ll bring a modern approach to campaign planning, beyond traditional marketing, including customer journey mapping, segmentation, and using interest and intent signals to guide campaigns, • You’ll have experience using a content management platform and CRM-based reporting, ideally Microsoft Dynamics, • You’ll be curious about how AI can improve the way campaigns are briefed and planned, • You’ll be a self-starter who takes ownership, sets direction and moves things forward independently, bringing in the right people when you need support The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best. Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here. It’s not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, you’ll also get: • Tailored development programmes and access to coaching, • Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you, • Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits, • And benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice And more. Visit our benefits section to read more. We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. Life is more than work, the things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. That is how it should be. We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Thales Group is seeking a Head of Strategy & Marketing – Cyber, Digital & Technology in the UK to shape local domain strategy and drive market growth. You will partner with UK sales and account teams to define integrated marketing plans, develop value propositions, and deliver campaigns that strengthen Thales’ position in cyber and digital identity markets. The role offers a hybrid working model, with location flexibility between Reading, Crawley or other Thales sites, and remote collaboration #J-18808-Ljbffr

Meridian Business Support Ltd is seeking a Head of Digital to lead the development and delivery of our digital marketing strategy across websites and apps. The role focuses on CRO, SEO, AI-proofing platforms, and delivering measurable improvements across all channels with senior stakeholders. You wi

Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced Head of Digital to join a fab business based in the West Sussex area. The role combines leadership with strategic input to develop and execute the digital strategy, driving growth across channels. The Head of Digital will lead the digital team, manage the budget, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure digital initiatives align with the marketing roadmap. Hybrid working 1-2 days in office. #J-18808-Ljbffr

You will be the senior technical authority, shaping automation strategy, OT and digital engineering to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient assets.

CBC Resourcing Solutions seeks a Head of Legal for a six-month FTC in Surrey. You will lead legal strategy, provide commercial guidance, and promote governance across the business to balance customer needs with risk.

A prominent advertising firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Trading to lead investment strategies across independent agencies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing teams, strong commercial acumen, and deep knowledge of the Out of Home (OOH) market. This position offers a f

Global Head of Strategy and Integration. Global Head of Strategy and Integration. Projects are measured in billions of euros, not headcount.

Connect With Limited seeks a Head of People to lead the People function from its Sevenoaks HQ. As Head of People, you will design scalable processes, establish governance, and build a high-performing team.

London CIV is seeking a Head of Legal to lead the firm's legal affairs, providing pragmatic, commercially-focused advice across investment funds, regulatory matters and outsourcing arrangements. Flexible working and a 12-month contract are offered.

MacGregor Black is partnering with a confidential Food & Beverage business to recruit a Head of Out of Home. This role will lead the strategic development and commercial performance of a national accounts portfolio within the Out of Home channel. You will combine team leadership with direct ownershi

Hull City Council is seeking a Head of Service for Strategy, Market Intervention and Growth to shape housing across tenure and drive regeneration.

Cast UK Limited is seeking a commercially focused Head of Marketing in Reading (Hybrid) to lead a full-function marketing team and drive growth. Lead a cross-functional team, shape strategy, and deliver multi-channel campaigns, CRM-driven segmentation, and high-impact events to support business. The

Alexander Mae HR is partnering with a private group to appoint an experienced Head of Technology who will shape the technology strategy and lead delivery of secure, high-quality IT services across the Group. Reporting to the CFO and working with the SLT, you will own technology strategy, AI and data

Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range

Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) invites a strategic Head of AI to shape governance and delivery of AI across the organisation. Hybrid or remote-based with travel to Preston, you will build an ambitious AI strategy, operating model and roadmap that translates emerging tech into measu

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Cyber GRC. Located in West Midlands, this position offers high influence and strategic ownership.

A leading investment firm is seeking a business-centred technology leader to own the product of their trading platform. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in trading technology and a hands-on approach to leading teams, alongside a strong understanding of execution algorithms and market mic

Harnham seeks a Chief Credit Officer in the United Kingdom to lead and oversee credit risk strategy and management. The incumbent will set direction for credit risk practices, support governance, and ensure consistent application of credit processes.

Socium Recruitment Limited in Manchester is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to own the strategy, architecture and roadmap for a fast-growing online business. You’ll bring deep SQL and Azure expertise, lead a team of ten, mentor engineers, and drive the migration from on-prem SQL to Azure while

Hydrogen Group is seeking a Head of Procurement for a UK manufacturing business. You will own direct procurement for the business unit and indirect procurement for the site, setting the strategy, managing suppliers, and leading the procurement team.

The Head of Projects, Property & Estates Strategy is a senior leadership role within the Estates and Facilities Directorate, responsible for developing and delivering the Trust's Estates Strategy, Capital Programme and Property Portfolio Strategy. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people

A global humanitarian organization is seeking a Head of Humanitarian Influencing to oversee their influencing approach across the UK. You will lead strategy development, manage stakeholder risks, and represent the organization in various forums. We offer a competitive salary and benefits including f

The role involves leading the commercial function, defining and executing a bold strategy, and building strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven record in commercial strategy execution.

UK insurance broker to appoint a Head of Corporate Claims. You will own the Corporate Claims strategy, head a specialist team, and act as a senior advocate on high-value, complex claims, influencing client retention and growth along with risk management collaborations.

Ministry of Justice is seeking a Senior Operational Support Manager to provide strategic support under the Head of Operational Function within the National Probation Service's Local Delivery Unit. The post holder will represent the Head of LDU Cluster with external agencies, participate in MAPPA act

To be a visible and effective leader modelling exemplary behaviour for staff in promoting a culture of seeking excellence in the quality of service provision and of valuing equality and diversity in all aspects of service delivery and employment practices. The Head of Service is the strategic lead f

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) leader to serve as Head of Built Environment IPC on a 24-month fixed-term contract.

A prominent UK fintech is searching for a Head of Fraud to spearhead its fraud risk strategy across payments and acquiring. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in fraud within financial services and proven leadership in dynamic environments.

A leading renewable energy firm seeks a Global Head of Strategy and Integration to drive growth and development across Europe and South Africa. This is a pivotal role that involves direct collaboration with the founder and requires a commercial mindset capable of operating in regulated markets. The

A leading insurance company in the UK is seeking a Senior Recruiter to shape their Machine Learning strategy and lead high-performing teams. This role involves defining multi-year ML roadmaps, influencing strategy, and upholding ethical standards in data science. The company offers competitive salar

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in Crawley is seeking a Head of Projects, Property & Estates Strategy to lead the development, optimisation and transformation of the Trust's estate to support current and future operations. The role oversees the Capital Programme, Property Por

Summit HR is seeking a dynamic Head of HR to lead a developing HR function, with hybrid responsibilities across the business site and remote workforce.

LGC Group seeks a Head of Clinical Trial Recruitment & Workforce to lead national recruitment strategy across NHS R&D and commercial sponsors in the UK.

The Head of Surveillance will guide national scientific capabilities, drive high-impact surveillance, research and innovation, and support effective decision-making across the UK food standards system. Food Standards Agency is seeking an experienced science leader to head the Surveillance function w

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Michael Page is seeking a Head of IT for a Manchester-based, hybrid role within a professional services organisation. You will lead the technology department, shape IT strategy, and drive secure, scalable systems while aligning technology with business goals.

Viridien seeks an experienced HPC Architecture Leader to shape the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of our high-performance computing platforms.

Morson Edge is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded Head of Data & AI to lead the data and AI strategy and build a high-performing capability.

A leading organization in the fine jewellery sector in the UK is seeking a Head of Legal to oversee all legal, regulatory, and governance matters. The role requires a minimum of 12 years of legal experience and at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. This position is full-time, offering an opp

Head of Data Centres (Development & Strategy). We’re remote‑first and proud of it! But of course, given the physical nature of the role, there will be travel involved. Define long-term data centre strategy and execution.