Head of Landscape & Townscape Assessment

Bidwells; Oxford; Ibrido; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Up to 8% matched pension

Private medical

28 days minimum holiday plus bank holidays

Lifestyle discounts and perks

Continuous learning and study support

Enhanced family leave policies

Agile working options

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading property consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Landscape & Townscape Assessment to lead the delivery of assessment services. This role involves driving innovation in the field and developing key client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Landscape Architecture, extensive assessment experience, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, with flexibility in work location.

Competenze

• Extensive experience in landscape and/or townscape assessment with expert knowledge of assessment methodologies.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
• Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute desirable.
• Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute desirable.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic leadership to the multi-disciplinary MLA team.
• Drive commercial success and sustainable growth of the assessment service line.
• Lead complex assessment projects across urban and rural environments.
• Shape and implement environmental and sustainability strategies.
• Contribute to business development and market expansion initiatives.
• Drive commercial success and growth of the assessment service line.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Formazione

Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Head of Landscape & Townscape Assessment

Bidwells is a leading property consultancy with a long heritage of sustainable advisory. We are looking for a Landscape and Townscape Assessment expert to join our Masterplanning, Landscape and Assessment (MLA) team and lead the development and delivery of assessment services across our Planning Division.

As Head of Landscape & Townscape Assessment you will work closely with the Head of Landscape Architecture & Masterplanning to guide a multidisciplinary team of professionals and consultants, driving innovation and sustainable practice in the UK’s most iconic townscapes. The position offers flexibility to be based at any of our England offices – Cambridge, Oxford, London, Milton Keynes or Norwich.

In this role you will: - Shape and deliver project strategies that balance development ambitions with environmental preservation. - Lead complex assessment projects across urban and rural environments, collaborating with our Heritage, Environment, Society and Economy teams. - Develop and maintain key client relationships and mentor team members to foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to our multi-disciplinary MLA team, focusing on assessment services.
• Drive commercial success and sustainable growth of the assessment service line, encompassing both landscape and townscape.
• Lead complex assessment projects across urban and rural environments, collaborating with complementary Bidwells service lines.
• Develop and maintain key client relationships across our diverse portfolio.
• Mentor and develop team members, cultivating a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Shape and implement environmental and sustainability strategies.
• Contribute to business development and market expansion initiatives.

About You

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Extensive experience in landscape and/or townscape assessment with expert knowledge of assessment methodologies.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable success in practice growth.
• Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute desirable.
• Effective and motivational leader with strong empathy and enthusiasm.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance assessment considerations with development needs – combining creativity with commercial awareness.
• Strong commitment to mentoring and developing talent.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary: Recognition and reward for your expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Up to 8% matched pension, private medical, MediCash plan, 28 days minimum holiday plus bank holidays and birthday off work, lifestyle discounts and perks.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward‑thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
• Family Friendly: Enhanced family leave policies to support those close to you.
• Work‑Life Balance: Agile working to support well‑being.

Bidwells is committed to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Consulting