Head of Landscape & Townscape Assessment

Oxford Source: WhatJobs

£90,000–£120,000

Head of Landscape & Townscape Assessment

Bidwells is a leading property consultancy with a long heritage of sustainable advisory. We are looking for a Landscape and Townscape Assessment expert to join our Masterplanning, Landscape and Assessment (MLA) team and lead the development and delivery of assessment services across our Planning Division.

As Head of Landscape & Townscape Assessment you will work closely with the Head of Landscape Architecture & Masterplanning to guide a multidisciplinary team of professionals and consultants, driving innovation and sustainable practice in the UK’s most iconic townscapes. The position offers flexibility to be based at any of our England offices – Cambridge, Oxford, London, Milton Keynes or Norwich.

In this role you will: - Shape and deliver project strategies that balance development ambitions with environmental preservation. - Lead complex assessment projects across urban and rural environments, collaborating with our Heritage, Environment, Society and Economy teams. - Develop and maintain key client relationships and mentor team members to foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to our multi-disciplinary MLA team, focusing on assessment services.
Drive commercial success and sustainable growth of the assessment service line, encompassing both landscape and townscape.
Lead complex assessment projects across urban and rural environments, collaborating with complementary Bidwells service lines.
Develop and maintain key client relationships across our diverse portfolio.
Mentor and develop team members, cultivating a culture of innovation and excellence.
Shape and implement environmental and sustainability strategies.
Contribute to business development and market expansion initiatives.

About You

Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
Extensive experience in landscape and/or townscape assessment with expert knowledge of assessment methodologies.
Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable success in practice growth.
Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute desirable.
Effective and motivational leader with strong empathy and enthusiasm.
Strategic thinker with excellent problem‑solving abilities.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
Ability to balance assessment considerations with development needs – combining creativity with commercial awareness.
Strong commitment to mentoring and developing talent.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive Salary: Recognition and reward for your expertise.
Comprehensive Benefits: Up to 8% matched pension, private medical, MediCash plan, 28 days minimum holiday plus bank holidays and birthday off work, lifestyle discounts and perks.
Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward‑thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
Family Friendly: Enhanced family leave policies to support those close to you.
Work‑Life Balance: Agile working to support well‑being.

Bidwells is committed to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.