Head of Land & Property Development

Affinity Water have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Land and Property Development to lead our internal Land and Property Development team.

Affinity Water, the UK's largest Water-only business in the UK are looking for a Head of Land & Property Development to stand up the development of our surplus property portfolio valued between £100-200m, across 15 strategic sites and a number of other smaller opportunities. This role will also interface with our renewables development team, looking for opportunities inside and outside our estate to enable our net zero ambitions.

You will have the experience to identify opportunities to maximise the value of underutilised land, whether through sales, development, or forging new strategic relationships with third parties that align with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities for the Head of Land & Property:

• Strategic Site Planning: Develop comprehensive plans for each of our 15 strategic sites, outlining clear milestones and expected timelines to maximise their value through sale, development, or alternative uses.
• New Site Identification: Collaborate with internal teams to identify additional land parcels that can be released for development, aligning with our operational needs and growth plans.
• Disposal Process Management: Oversee the entire disposal process, from internal conception, working with external stakeholders (advisors and Councils), through to sale completion.
• Collaboration: Work with legal, asset management, biodiversity, and land management teams to ensure land strategies and outputs align with organisational goals and statutory compliance.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Establish and maintain a robust reporting framework to keep key stakeholders, including the Board and Investors, informed of progress on land development initiatives.

Key Skills and Experience for the Head of Land & Property :

• Proven experience in land and property development, with a track record of delivering complex development projects.
• Strong understanding of land valuation, planning processes, and property development.
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience in developing and implementing reporting frameworks for senior leadership.
• Knowledge of renewable energy initiatives and their integration into property portfolios is desirable.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: RICS qualification
• Previous experience in property development is essential.
• Ability to manage a diverse portfolio of activity.
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail and a focus on delivering value.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Affinity Water's land assets. You will have the autonomy to lead strategic initiatives, report on progress at Investors and Board level, and deliver a programme that will have a significant impact on our financial performance and sustainability goals. We offer a collaborative work environment and the chance to work on meaningful projects that contribute to our long-term success.

• Salary c£100,000 per annum dependant on experience
• Hybrid role, with the expectations of a minimum two days a week in the office.
• Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.
• Disability Confident

If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

You can find out what it’s like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.