Associate Director

Company: Vella Recruitment
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OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT

Vella Recruitment are working with an award-winning planning-led SME based in Central Manchester, who have an outstanding reputation in the market. They are looking for an Associate Director within their Economic Development and Socio-Economics team.

THE HEADLINES:

Title: Economic Associate Director

Experience required: 6+ years’ experience

Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 + excellent bonus

Location: Central Manchester

Type of Company: Planning-led SME

Hybrid Working: Yes, flexible (3 in office/2 work from home)

WHO ARE THEY?

Our client are a highly reputable planning-led SME who are based in Central Manchester. Not only do they work on the most outstanding and high-profile projects, but they are known in the market for their employee well-being focus! This opportunity will enhance your technical abilities, project exposure, mentoring and management skills and have a work-winning/business development focus, all with the most outstanding support and understanding that a good work-life balance matters!

WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:

You’ll need 6+ years’ experience from a similar discipline. Have a hunger and drive for business development and building your network. Strong experience across business case, socio-economic and economic development work streams. Enjoy mentoring junior staff and managing multiple projects at any one time.

Posted: July 9th, 2026