Land Acquisition and Development Head (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Land Acquisition and Development Head in York. This role involves overseeing the full asset lifecycle, negotiating land acquisitions, and managing planning processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and negotiation skills, a degree, and experience in retail acquisitions or town planning. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a company car.

Benefits

35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Sabbatical

Company car

Pension scheme

Additional perks

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Experience in retail acquisitions, land buying, or town planning.
• MRICS qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, negotiate, and acquire land for new stores.
• Manage planning application lifecycle from submission to approval.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities and developers.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational

Analytical

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Land Acquisition and Development Head (Hiring Immediately), York

Client: Lidl

Location: York

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description

This role offers a salary of £62,000 - £90,000 per annum, 35 days’ holiday (pro rata), a 10% in-store discount, and a company car. We are looking for a proactive individual to lead the expansion and management of our portfolio in East Sussex and Kent, overseeing the full asset lifecycle from site identification to ongoing asset management. Responsibilities include negotiating land/site acquisitions, managing planning processes, and developing relationships with key stakeholders such as landlords, local authorities, and developers.

The successful candidate will own the full development and planning process from concept to completion, requiring excellent communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines. The role involves regular travel and presence at our Gravesend (Northfleet) Property Office or within your designated area at least 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, negotiate, and acquire land for new stores
• Conduct site inspections, development appraisals, and manage due diligence
• Manage planning application lifecycle from submission to approval
• Lead expansion, relocation, and infrastructure projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants, and developers
• Oversee real estate management of assets

Requirements

• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude
• Degree-level education (minimum 2:2), preferably in a relevant field
• Experience in retail acquisitions, land buying, or town planning
• MRICS qualification preferred
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Commercial property and legal knowledge
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel

Benefits

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

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