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Posted 05 August, 2026

Associate Director

Vella Recruitment
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT 📷

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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.

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THE HEADLINES:

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Title: Economic Associate Director

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Experience required: 6+ years’ experience

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

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Location: Central Manchester

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Type of Company: Planning-led SME

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

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🔉 WHO ARE THEY?

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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!

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👀 WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:

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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.