Land Acquisition Director

2 months ago


St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Churchill Living Ltd Full time

About Churchill Living Ltd

We are a leading company in the UK retirement house building sector, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, purpose-built apartments for older adults.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Land Acquisition Director to lead our Eastern regional Land Team based in our St Albans office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Acquire land for residential developments, ensuring site selection aligns with company policies and standards.
  • Maintain budgetary control over Land Department operations, approving additional costs and exceptions to project budgets to maintain profit margins.
  • Lead a team of Land Buyers, responsible for their career development, setting targets, and conducting training and one-to-one sessions.
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Regional Managing Directors, Main Board members, Solicitors, Local Authorities, Estate Agents, and Surveyors.
  • Travel extensively within the region, requiring a valid UK Driver's License.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a Senior Management role, with a proven track record in land purchase for residential developments.
  • Advanced negotiation skills, with the ability to influence others through clear, professional communication and confidence in presenting in meetings.
  • Desirable: Sector-associated qualification, such as RICS or MRTPI.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus scheme
  • Company car
  • Annual holiday entitlement - 28 days + Bank Holidays
  • Day off on your birthday
  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Individual Medical Insurance plus Health screen
  • Childcare Voucher Scheme
  • Professional Subscriptions
  • Pizza Friday's
  • Eye Test Vouchers

Company Values

We are committed to our values of Trust, Openness, Respect, Communication, and Honesty, and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.



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