Land Acquisition Manager
4 weeks ago
Our client is seeking a seasoned professional to lead efforts in securing land for new production sites in Scotland. As a key role in ensuring the ongoing growth and development of their operations, this position involves identifying, negotiating, and securing land that aligns with their strategic and operational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Land Acquisition: Secure freehold rights to land that meets their operational requirements for production in Scotland.
- Strategic Identification: Develop and implement strategies to proactively identify and secure on- and off-market land opportunities.
- Negotiation: Negotiate favourable Option and Purchase agreements to secure land that aligns with budgetary and financial objectives.
- Site Appraisals: Provide appraisals on target sites, assessing suitability for production needs, town planning, environmental permits, and budget compliance.
- Land Bank Development: Build a pipeline of land options to meet short, medium, and long-term business objectives.
- Networking: Develop and maintain a comprehensive network of contacts, including landowners, agents, local government, lawyers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Progress Reporting: Provide regular updates and management reports on progress, timelines, and performance against targets.
Requirements:
- Proven Experience: 10+ years of experience in land acquisition and management, ideally within the agricultural or rural sector.
- Extensive Networks: A strong network within the Scottish rural land sector.
- Land Market Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the land market in Scotland and the acquisition process, including option agreements, planning, and environmental permitting.
- Professional Background: A degree in land or estate management (or similar) and membership of RICS or equivalent.
- Skills: Exceptional negotiation, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
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