Director Jobs in Bristol

Design Director - Bristol Up to £100,000 + package DOE South West, Bristol We're currently working with an established and growing planning consultancy who are looking to appoint an experienced Design Director to join their Urban Design South West team in Bristol. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a proven Design Director with a strong background in land promotion and strategic development. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the design function, developing client relationships and helping to grow the team as the business continues to expand. We're specifically looking for someone who is currently operating at Director level and can demonstrate a strong portfolio of successful work. Experience needs to extend beyond small-scale residential schemes. We're looking for candidates who understand large-scale land promotion and strategic development. The ideal candidate Currently working at Design Director level or equivalent alongside a town planning team. Proven experience delivering substantial development projects. An excellent portfolio demonstrating a high standard of design and delivery. A demonstrable track record of winning work and developing client relationships. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to lead, mentor and grow a team. This is a chance to take a genuine leadership role within an ambitious and growing business, with the autonomy to help shape and expand the design team. Alongside working on major development opportunities, you'll have the opportunity to lead and grow a team, influence the design strategy and play a key part in the continued success of the business. If you're an established Design Director with a strong background in land promotion and strategic development and are considering your next move, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. (url removed) or (phone number removed) Reference - 68800

Job Title: Associate Director of Town Planning Location: Bristol Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning and development consultancy in the search for an Associate Director of Town Planning to join their growing team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a senior leadership role within a well-established and ambitious consultancy. Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will lead the delivery of strategic planning projects, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in the continued growth of the South West business. You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects, including residential planning applications, land promotion schemes, and strategic development opportunities, collaborating closely with specialists in design, heritage, and development economics to deliver high-quality planning solutions. The successful candidate will lead projects from initial planning strategy through to securing planning permission, represent clients throughout the planning process, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and growing existing client relationships. Key requirements include: - A relevant Town Planning qualification and Chartered membership of the RTPI. Significant experience delivering planning applications, appeals, and strategic planning projects across a variety of sectors. Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development process. Experience working within the Bristol and wider South West market, with a strong understanding of the regional planning landscape. Excellent report writing, communication, client management, and leadership skills. A proven ability to build long-term client relationships, generate new business opportunities, and contribute to the growth of a planning team. The confidence to lead complex projects, mentor colleagues, and work effectively within a multidisciplinary consultancy. This is an outstanding opportunity for an established Associate Director, or an experienced Associate Town Planner ready to step into a leadership role, to join a respected consultancy with ambitious growth plans. In return, you'll benefit from flexible hybrid working, an excellent benefits package, exposure to high-profile projects, and genuine long-term career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking business. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Recruitment Consultant (Progression to Director) £32,000 + Uncapped Commission + Full Training + Rapid Progression + Personal Development + Company Benefits Bristol Are you looking to further your career in Recruitment within a rapidly growing Consultancy who pride themselves on ongoing development of staff, offering progression right through to directorship? Do you want to join a company offering in click apply for full job details

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies "MDA", products, and sy click apply for full job details

Private Client Tax Director £90,000 - £110,000 Bristol This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded accountancy and business advisory firm in the South West, with a heritage spanning over 120 years. The firm combines traditional values with a progressive, forward-thinking approach and is known for delivering high-quality advice to a diverse client base. A supportive, collaborative culture sits at the heart of the business, with a strong emphasis on professional development, flexibility, and work-life balance. You'll be joining a team that values expertise, initiative, and long-term client relationships. The role can be based from offices across the South West, including Bristol, Swindon, Bath, Chippenham, Cirencester, Trowbridge and Taunton. What's great about this Private Client Tax Director role? - Flexible and hybrid working options - Competitive salary with performance review - Private medical insurance and wellbeing support - Enhanced family leave, pension, and life assurance - Additional benefits including volunteer leave and cycle-to-work scheme Your role as a Private Client Tax Director: - Lead private client tax advisory and compliance for High Net Worth individuals. - Deliver complex advisory work across IHT, CGT, trusts, residence and domicile. - Build strong, long-term client relationships. - Identify advisory and business development opportunities. - Review work and support development of junior team members. What you'll need to succeed: - ACA/CTA qualified and significant experience in private client tax at senior level. - Strong technical knowledge of UK private tax and wealth planning. - Experience advising high net worth and entrepreneurial clients. - Commercial, proactive, and confident managing client relationships. - Comfortable mentoring and leading others. What next: I am looking for an ambitious Private Client Tax Director to join this growing team. Please get in touch for further details: As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant (Progression to Director) £28,000 + Commission (£40K-£50K+ Year 1) + Rapid Progression + Personal Development Bristol Are you looking to kickstart your career in Recruitment? On offer is a fast-paced role within a growing team in one of Bristol's fastest scaling Recruitment Consultancies who offer market-leading commission rates and the chance to progress to manager an click apply for full job details

Audit and Risk Committee Chair (Non-Executive Director) Portishead, North Somerset (hybrid) £11,000 per annum Fixed Term - Part Time Lead Assurance. Shape Strategy. Strengthen Communities. Alliance Homes is a community-based housing provider serving the West of England click apply for full job details

We are recruiting an experienced Director of Information Technology to lead the technology strategy and IT service delivery for a growing Multi Academy Trust comprising ten primary and secondary schools across North Bristol and South Gloucestershire. This senior leadership opportunity offers a salary of £66k, two days working from home, 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after five years, a generous 15% pension contribution and free onsite parking. Location: North Bristol, South Gloucestershire Contract: Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week Salary: £66,000 Working pattern: Hybrid, with two days working from home About the role Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you will develop and deliver a Trust wide digital and technology strategy that supports teaching, learning and the continued growth of the organisation. You will lead and develop a team of approximately ten IT engineers, overseeing technology services across ten schools and ensuring systems are secure, reliable, resilient and aligned with the needs of students and staff. The Trust is entering an exciting period of digital development, including the opening of a new school operating within a fully Microsoft environment. You will play a central role in shaping the technology roadmap, improving digital capability and ensuring technology delivers measurable educational and operational value. Key responsibilities - Develop and deliver the Trust wide digital and technology strategy - Lead, manage and develop a team of approximately ten IT engineers - Oversee IT services across ten primary and secondary schools - Ensure technology services are secure, reliable, scalable and cost effective - Lead the development of cyber security, information governance and business continuity arrangements - Oversee Microsoft 365 platforms including Intune, Entra ID, Exchange, SharePoint and Purview - Provide strategic technology advice to senior leaders, Trustees and key stakeholders - Manage IT budgets, suppliers, contracts and external technology partners - Lead major technology projects and digital transformation programmes - Establish clear service standards, performance measures and risk controls - Ensure technology supports high quality teaching, learning, safeguarding and inclusion - Promote continuous improvement and a strong customer service culture across the IT function About you You will be an experienced IT leader with a proven background in managing technology services within a complex, multi site organisation. You will have: - Significant IT leadership and team management experience - Experience developing and delivering digital or technology strategies - Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Exchange and SharePoint - Experience leading cyber security, infrastructure and service improvement initiatives - A successful track record of managing budgets, suppliers and technology contracts - Experience delivering transformation projects across multiple locations - Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills - The ability to explain complex technical information to non-technical audiences - Strong leadership skills and the ability to remain calm during major incidents or periods of change Experience within education, a Multi Academy Trust or another multi-site public sector environment would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of Department for Education digital standards, Cyber Essentials, Power Platform, Copilot or other artificial intelligence platforms would also be beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious IT leader to shape the future technology strategy of a growing educational organisation and make a genuine difference to students and staff across the Trust. Apply today to be considered for this Director of Information Technology opportunity.

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the safety and security in the maritime and marine industry. Role overview of our Director of Finance - Operations This is a senior role with significant responsibilities, reporting directly into the Delivery Director with a dotted line into the group CFO. This role is to lead the financial management of our system projects. The position of Director of Finance - Operations is a hands on role where you will be working within the Project Management Office Team, to ensure that system deployment projects are robustly budgeted and costs are controlled and minimised as executed. Our system projects vary in size from $2m to over $300m and more in the future. Each project is a complex mix of civil infrastructure building, technology and services deployment, and requires pro-active management as decisions are considered and made. You will be ultimately responsible for ensuring that the project execution teams and their respective project directors have full project P&L and Cash Flow visibility in real time, and to pro-actively work with them to help minimise cost and plan cash flow. The role of Director of Finance - Operations role is based from our Bristol office with some flexibility for Hybrid working. Responsibilities - Director of Finance - Operations (not exhaustive): - Maintaining cost budgets and forecasts for each project - Ensuring project teams understand the cost implications of decisions and actively assisting them to optimise cost - Maintaining project cash flows - Actively highlighting risks and suggesting mitigation actions - Liaising with customers and suppliers in regards to payment terms and control - Preparing and managing milestone and invoicing documentation - Liaising with foreign tax and regulatory authorities Skills & Experience - Director of Finance - Operations (not exhaustive): - You will have extensive experience in a similar project and cost accounting role and have formal accounting qualifications, with strong experience of working at a senior level in a business - Pro-active & inquisitive by nature with an absolute attention to detail and accuracy - Proven and strong experience of cost and management accounting in a commercial, engineering, heavy manufacturing or industrial setting - Solid knowledge and understanding of computer based accounting, cost control systems, accounting systems and excel - Excellent communication and presentation skills - An innate ability to understand the operations behind the numbers and a pragmatic approach to problem solving - Experience of liaising with auditors - Appreciation of cultural differences in overseas territories and ability to communicate well with customers and advisors overseas - International Financial experience would prove to be highly beneficial in the role, with working knowledge of various currencies Benefits of the Director of Finance - Operations - Highly Competitive Salary - Career development opportunities - Company "Get to know you" days Please note - This role may require occasional overseas travel as required by the business SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Assistant Director of Finance Excellent Salary & Benefits Package Hybrid Working South West Robert Half are delighted to be supporting a meaningful, successful organisation seeking to appoint an outstanding, experienced Assistant Director of Finance . This is a rare opportunity to join a financially robust, purpose-led organisation in a senior leadership role with genuine influence across strategy click apply for full job details

Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Datamine, a high-growth international software portfolio operating within a publicly listed and multi-billion dollar group, to recruit a Global Tax Director on a permanent basis. Based out of Bristol, this newly created position will provide a commercial and value-add lens in areas of transfer pricing, tax efficiency and addressing tax leakage click apply for full job details

Job Title: Director of Planning Locations: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join its nationally recognised Planning and Environmental team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a strategic leadership position within one of the UK's foremost infrastructure and development consultancies. The business is at the forefront of thought leadership across sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, delivering projects that shape communities and support future generations. Working within a highly collaborative national planning team, you'll play a key role in growing and strengthening the planning offer across the UK while leading major projects and developing high-performing teams. The Role As Director of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across the UK planning practice, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market presence and deliver technical excellence to clients. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy - Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice. - Support the development and delivery of business growth plans. - Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions. - Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture. Business Development - Drive work-winning activities and secure major infrastructure and development projects. - Identify emerging opportunities across sectors including energy, transport, water, housing and Net Zero. - Build and maintain a strong external profile within the industry. - Strengthen client relationships and market positioning. Client & Project Delivery - Act as lead director on flagship projects and key client accounts. - Deliver high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary schemes. - Oversee commercial performance, governance and risk management. - Ensure technical excellence and outstanding client service. Collaboration - Work closely with planning, environmental, engineering and design teams. - Promote integrated delivery and a one-team approach. - Contribute to innovation and thought leadership initiatives. People & Culture - Mentor and develop planning professionals across all levels. - Support talent development and succession planning. - Help attract and retain the industry's best talent. - Champion an inclusive and collaborative working environment. About You You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects. Requirements include: - Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited). - Chartered Member of the RTPI. - Extensive consultancy experience, including leadership of high-performing teams. - Proven success in winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects. - Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes, including DCO experience where applicable. - Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing complex client relationships. - An established professional network and recognised industry profile. - Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industry's response to some of society's biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Business Development Director - Healthcare £130,000 - £140,000 + Executive Package UK Wide Hybrid Working Bristol Preferred The Company We're representing one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure organisations, renowned for delivering some of the country's most complex and high-profile capital projects. With an outstanding reputation across the public sector and an ambitious growth strategy within healthcare, the business is looking to appoint an exceptional Business Development Director to help shape the future of healthcare infrastructure across the UK. This is not a traditional sales role. It's a strategic leadership position focused on building long-term relationships with NHS organisations, influencing capital investment programmes, identifying opportunities before they reach procurement and helping secure major framework appointments and flagship healthcare projects. The Role Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for driving the growth of the healthcare sector across the UK. Working with NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), NHS England and private healthcare providers, you'll develop executive-level relationships, position the business early within capital programmes and lead strategic engagement across some of the UK's largest healthcare opportunities. Working closely with operational, technical and bid teams, you'll ensure the business is recognised as a trusted delivery partner capable of providing innovative, sustainable and long-term solutions. Key responsibilities include: - Developing strategic relationships across NHS Trusts, ICSs and wider healthcare organisations. - Identifying future capital investment opportunities before they enter formal procurement. - Leading client engagement across major healthcare programmes and national frameworks. - Working alongside senior operational and technical teams to develop compelling client strategies. - Influencing framework opportunities including major healthcare capital investment programmes. - Acting as the executive sponsor for key healthcare accounts. - Supporting bid strategies and helping improve overall win rates. - Representing the business at industry events, conferences and senior client meetings. - Providing market intelligence and helping shape future healthcare growth strategy. About You This opportunity would suit an experienced client-facing leader who has developed strong relationships within the healthcare sector and understands how major public sector capital projects are secured. You could currently be working for a: - Tier One Contractor - Construction Consultancy - Cost Consultancy or Project Management Consultancy - NHS Trust or NHS England - Integrated Care System (ICS) - Public Sector Client Organisation Current job titles might include: - Business Development Director - Client Director - Strategic Account Director - Framework Director - Healthcare Director - Sector Director - Head of Business Development - Director of Client Development - Healthcare Lead - Strategic Client Director You'll ideally have experience engaging with executive-level stakeholders and a strong understanding of NHS capital investment, healthcare estates, public sector procurement or major framework environments. Experience across programmes such as ProCure23, the New Hospital Programme, Hospital 2.0 or other significant public sector frameworks would be highly advantageous. What's in it for You? - £130,000 - £140,000 basic salary - Executive bonus - Company car or car allowance - Private healthcare - Generous pension contribution - Dental cover - 26+ days annual leave - Hybrid and flexible working - Excellent career progression within a market-leading organisation Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected organisations at a time of significant investment and growth within healthcare. You'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, influence nationally significant programmes and build relationships with some of the country's most important healthcare organisations, while being rewarded with an exceptional package and genuine long-term career prospects.

Job Title: Associate Planner / Associate Director Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available) Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Planner or Associate Director to join their growing team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and ambitious consultancy, contributing to continued growth across the South West and Thames Valley. The Opportunity You'll be joining a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation in the market, working on a diverse portfolio of strategic planning projects, with a focus on planning applications and land promotion for residential development. This role is suited to someone with strong regional experience who is keen to develop client relationships, grow their own workload, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business. Key Responsibilities - Advise on the development potential of land and buildings - Lead and support the preparation of planning applications and appeals - Provide policy advice and research to inform planning strategies - Draft representations for Local Plan consultations and examinations - Identify and assess land opportunities - Manage projects from early strategy through to securing planning permission - Represent clients at planning appeals and Local Plan examinations - Build and maintain strong client relationships - Support business development and growth initiatives You'll be involved in projects from day one, working closely with clients, colleagues, and external consultants to deliver successful outcomes. There will also be opportunities to raise your professional profile through thought leadership and industry publications. About You - Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline - MRTPI qualified - Strong experience within the local/regional planning market - In-depth understanding of the UK planning system - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong attention to detail and high standards of work - Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to business development - Driven, enthusiastic, and a collaborative team player Whether you're an established Associate Planner ready to step into a more senior leadership role, or an experienced Associate Director looking for a new challenge, this position offers outstanding career progression opportunities. What's on Offer - Competitive salary with an attractive benefits package - Private medical insurance and paid professional subscriptions - A culture built on trust, autonomy, and empowerment - The opportunity to influence regional business strategy - Exposure to a wide variety of high-quality projects - Flexible, hybrid working arrangements tailored to you About the Business Our client is a rapidly growing, top-tier UK planning consultancy with a strong national presence and a multidisciplinary offering including socio-economic, heritage, masterplanning, and architectural services. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Job Title: Technical Director Associate Director - Town Planning Location: London, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Glasgow, Cambridge, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Technical Director Associate Director - Planning. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded UK planning and environmental consultancy operating at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, development, and environmental assessment. The team works on some of the country's most significant and complex projects, helping clients respond to the challenges of climate change, Net Zero delivery, biodiversity enhancement, ESG, and rapid urbanisation. You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking Planning and Environment practice with a strong national presence, working alongside multidisciplinary teams across transport, energy, infrastructure, and engineering. The business is recognised for its innovation, digital capability, and influence on major UK infrastructure and development policy and delivery. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in the growth and direction of the Northern Planning team, supporting continued expansion and strengthening client relationships across both public and private sectors. Key Responsibilities: - Lead, grow, and develop an established team of Town Planners across the UK - Deliver high-quality Town Planning consultancy services directly to clients - Manage commercial performance including fee management, governance, and resourcing - Lead major multidisciplinary bid submissions for significant infrastructure and development projects - Develop new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships - Oversee project delivery ensuring technical excellence, quality, and compliance at all stages - Collaborate across national planning, environmental, and infrastructure teams to drive integrated solutions - Mentor, manage, and support the development of team members, including performance reviews Requirements: - RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning and Chartered RTPI membership - Strong consultancy background with experience in leading and developing teams - Proven track record in delivering and winning major infrastructure and development projects - Excellent understanding of planning law, policy, and procedures with strong commercial awareness - Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building - Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills - A proactive, growth-focused mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a highly respected consultancy shaping some of the UK's most important infrastructure and development projects. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Town Planning Director South West Carrington West are pleased ot be partnered with a well-established private planning consultancy who are expanding their footprint into the south west market. The Opportunity This role offers a rare opportunity for a senior planning professional to lead and build a regional office with genuine autonomy, supported by an established consultancy with strong national relationships. While the preference is for a Director-level hire, strong Associate Directors seeking progression and ready to step into a leadership role will also be considered. The ideal individual will bring: Strong residential planning experience A network and pipeline of work, ideally including national or major clients The ambition to help shape and grow a new office Interest in being involved in wider business management and strategic decisions The position offers significant autonomy, equity opportunities, and the chance to play a meaningful role in the future direction of the business. Package & Benefits The overall package is highly flexible and will depend on the individual's experience, client relationships, and potential to generate work. Key elements include: Competitive base salary Performance-related bonus: Equity opportunities Private healthcare Car allowance 42 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Confidential Enquiries We are at the very early stages of this role, we don't have a set time frame and the search is confidential while we map out the market. If you are a Director or ambitious Associate Director interested in discussing the opportunity in confidence, please get in touch for an initial conversation. Apply today with your updated CV or call me directly on (phone number removed).