A well-capitalised, multi-strategy investment platform is seeking to appoint a senior Development Director / Head of Land & Planning to build and lead a healthcare-focused development platform.
With a strong track record across real estate, private equity, and credit, the business is actively deploying capital into defensive, needs-based sectors, with a particular focus on elderly care.
This is a rare opportunity to take a strategic, front-end role in shaping a new platform - moving from opportunistic deal flow to a proactive, land-led development model.
The Role
- Lead the sourcing and acquisition of land opportunities across the UK
- Drive planning strategy and oversee the delivery of consents
- Establish a scalable pipeline of elderly care / healthcare schemes
- Shape development strategy, including design efficiency and scheme viability
- Work closely with the investment team to align development with capital deployment
- Build relationships with operators, consultants, and delivery partners
- Support the evolution from JV / partner-led delivery to a more in-house model
The Opportunity
- Build a platform from the ground up within an established investment business
- Direct access to capital and decision-makers
- High level of autonomy and strategic influence
- Clear pathway to building and leading a team
Candidate Profile
- Strong background in land acquisition and planning
- Experience within healthcare / elderly care development required
- Proven track record of sourcing and progressing sites through planning
- Strong understanding of viability, delivery, and market dynamics
- Well-connected across land, planning, and construction networks
- Commercially astute, with the ability to bridge development and investment thinking
- Credible, strategic operator with the gravitas to engage senior stakeholders
Salary & Package
- Meaningful equity upside
- Flexible / hybrid working environment
This is an opportunity to play a defining role in building a new development platform within a highly active and well-funded investment environment.
Please get in touch with me (Cynthia) on 07441345289 to discuss and understand more about the role.
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