Land Acquisition and Development Head (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Land Acquisition and Development Head in Brighton to oversee the expansion of their portfolio in East Sussex and Kent. The role involves site acquisition, planning, and asset management, requiring strong negotiation and communication skills. Benefits include 35 days holiday, a company car, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Sabbatical

Company Car

Pension scheme

Additional perks

Qualifications

• Experience in retail acquisitions or commercial property.
• Proficient in negotiation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and acquiring deals for new stores.
• Managing planning applications from submission to approval.
• Building relationships with local authorities and developers.

Skills

Self-motivated

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree (minimum 2:2)

MRICS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Land Acquisition and Development Head (Hiring Immediately), Brighton

Client: Lidl

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Summary

£62,000- £90,000 per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re assertive, adaptable, and always willing to go the extra mile. Just like you.

This is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for the expansion and management of our portfolio in East Sussex and Kent. You will be involved in the full asset lifecycle from site identification, negotiation, and land/site acquisition. You will lead a professional team through planning, obtaining consents, supporting construction, and ongoing asset management.

You will develop relationships with landlords, tenants, local authorities, agents, and developers. The role involves ownership of development and planning processes from concept to completion, requiring excellent communication and negotiation skills, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.

We offer opportunities for career progression, training, and a benefits package supporting well-being and work-life balance. The role requires being in our Gravesend (Northfleet) Property Office or in your patch at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying, negotiating, and acquiring deals for new stores
• Site inspections, development appraisals, managing due diligence
• Managing planning applications from submission to approval
• Leading expansion, relocation, and infrastructure projects
• Building relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants, and developers
• Managing the full development and planning process
• Real estate management of assets

Requirements:

• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude
• Degree (minimum 2:2), preferably in a relevant field
• Experience in retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property, or town planning
• MRICS qualification preferred
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Analytical mindset, ability to multitask under deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Full driving license and willingness to travel UK-wide

Benefits:

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Sabbatical
• Company Car
• Pension scheme
• Additional perks

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