Strategic Land Lead in Towcester

Berrys

At Berrys, we are all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary development team made up of engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, planners and architects. You will be part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities. However, it is small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone – expanding your skills and building new connections.

Operational Requirements - Strategic Land Lead:

• Act as the internal figurehead for our Strategic Land offer within the Towcester office and be the go‑to source for technical and market expertise.




• Cover the Northamptonshire market and surrounding counties




• Lead the identification, appraisal, and securing of strategic land opportunities through promotion agreements, option agreements, JV structures, and freehold acquisition/disposal.




• Undertake development appraisals, land valuation, and high‑level viability assessments to inform strategic decision‑making.




• Work collaboratively with planners, architects, valuers and development specialists to deliver cohesive advice and coordinated strategies for clients.




• Provide expert guidance to landowners, from initial site appraisal through to the promotion, planning and disposal processes.




• Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving planning landscape, local plan reviews, call‑for‑sites and regional housing need.




• Support and mentor junior team members, helping them develop technical understanding of strategic land, planning policy and the development lifecycle.




• Demonstrate commercial awareness, understanding drivers of profitability, efficiency and team productivity.

Strategic Requirements - Strategic Land Lead:

• Gain a deep understanding of Berrys’ business model and multi‑disciplinary service offering to promote a comprehensive development proposition to clients.




• Drive business development activity to expand our strategic land instructions across Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties.




• Build and maintain a strong network of landowners, promoters, developers, housebuilders, agents, and local authority contacts.




• Leverage existing relationships to enhance the pipeline of strategic land opportunities and cross‑sell other Berrys services where appropriate.




• Review our current strategic land portfolio, identify strengths and weaknesses, and implement a diversification and growth plan.




• Monitor market trends, land values, planning policy and developer appetite, shaping Berrys’ approach accordingly.




• Represent the company at industry events, maintaining a strong and positive presence within the regional land and development market.




• This is a senior hire and the person must be able to develop and sustain their own book of clients and portfolio of instructions.

Person Specification - Strategic Land Lead:

• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.




• A passion for land, planning and development with a friendly, professional manner and strong client focus.




• Strong track record of advising landowners and managing strategic land instructions.




• Ability to set technical and commercial strategy for the strategic land team.




• Exceptional skills in land valuation, development appraisal and planning‑led decision‑making.




• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.




• Strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail.




• Resilient under pressure, adaptable to change and able to prioritise competing demands.




• Commitment to innovation and continual improvement of service delivery.




• RICS‑accredited qualification preferred (Rural, Planning & Development or Commercial routes considered).




• Confident using social media channels such as LinkedIn to support business development.




• Full, clean UK driving licence essential due to site visits and landowner meetings.

Hours:37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday in line with our Agile Working Philosophy.

Benefits -Strategic Land Lead:

• The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop.




• We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience




• We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training




• We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all via BUPA




• We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab




• We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working




• We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays




• An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday




• We give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service




• The is potential for discretionary bonus




• We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)




• Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services




• We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes

Closing Date: 15th October 2026