Area Land Director — Central
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Location: Regional Remit
Salary: Competitive
The company 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.
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 Central Region 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 Central 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 search, identification, negotiation of terms, through to acquisition.
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.
Skills and Qualifications
Highly experienced in land acquisition and promotion, with a proven track record of securing land deals on a broad range of sites.
A strong negotiator, respected by landowners and professional advisors alike.
Well-networked, with deep market knowledge and connections in the Central region.
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.
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.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Attractive bonus
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
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
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