Area Land Director : Northern
Location: Crewe, Cheshire (with national remit)
Salary: Competitive : DOE
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Our client is a privately owned, successful property company with an established reputation for identifying and unlocking land opportunities for both residential, healthcare and commercial development. Known for its entrepreneurial drive and ability to deliver complex land promotions, the company has created significant value across a broad portfolio of current and strategic land schemes.
The Role
As part of their continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced Area Land Director to lead and grow their land operations across the North of England. The ideal candidate will be both strategic and hands:on, capable of leading land acquisitions, and taking ownership of a substantial deal pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the land acquisition strategy for the Northern Region, identifying new strategic and current opportunities.
* Personally sourcing, negotiating, and completing high:value land deals, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities.
* Building and maintaining trusted relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, and external stakeholders.
* Overseeing the entire lifecycle of land promotion from acquisition to planning submission and beyond.
* Conducting detailed appraisals of sites, including market, planning, legal, and technical due diligence.
* Working closely with the planning, technical, and legal teams to support development strategies and submissions.
* Ensuring the business maintains a forward:thinking approach to policy change, land value shifts, and housing demand trends.
* Representing the business in public forums, meetings, and committee sessions where required.
* Managing and mentoring land acquisition staff, setting targets and ensuring delivery across all active regions.
* Collaborating with the Group MD and senior leadership team to inform group strategy, performance tracking, and business growth initiatives.
Skills and Qualifications
* Highly experienced in land acquisition and promotion, with a proven track record of securing planning permission on a broad range of sites.
* A confident and strategic leader, able to drive the land function forward and lead by example.
* A strong negotiator, respected by landowners and professional advisors alike.
* Well:networked, with deep market knowledge and connections in the Northern regions.
* Commercially and technically astute, with a full understanding of the planning system, legal frameworks, and viability considerations.
* Self:motivated, with an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to spot value and opportunity in challenging environments.
* Team:oriented, capable of managing others while still delivering personal deals.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Degree in Town Planning, Estate Management, Land Economics, or a related discipline.
* Background in land promotion, agency, development, or consultancy.
* Familiarity with complex land deals, including option, promotion, and hybrid agreements.
* Experience managing multi:disciplinary teams and overseeing planning:led developments.
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Attractive bonus scheme tied to successful land deals with a deal profit share
* 37.5:hour week : Full:time permanent role
* Early finish on Fridays
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension contributions and incentive package
* Car allowance
* Free on:site parking at their office
* Long service awards including additional holidays
* Pet:friendly office
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate .