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We have a new opportunity for a Senior Land Manager to join our team within Vistry Services in our Strategic Land department, at our Brentwood office in Essex. As our Senior Land Manager, you will identify and secure potential strategic development opportunities, through option agreements or similar within Strategic Land & Major Projects areas.Working with the Land Director (Strategic Land) to manage project teams and resources effectively throughout the planning and development process and subsequently assist in negotiating the purchase of sites on a viable and deliverable basis to enable an effective start-on-site in line with Vistry’s Partnership model.We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...
* Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
* Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
* Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
* Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
* 2 Volunteering days per annum
* Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
* Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
* Share save and share incentive schemes
* Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
In return, what we would like from you...
* Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
* Expected to be educated to a minimum of Degree standard (on a relevant course) or with suitable alternative experience
* Computer literate and able to use Excel, Word and PowerPoint to a good standard
* Professional manner commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the Company
* Highly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
* Highly numerate with the ability to undertake residual valuations for land appraisals, undertake comparable sales valuations and provided sensitivity analysis
* Demonstrable track record of buying land
* A good understanding of legal obligations
* Proven list of contacts in the area
* In-depth knowledge and understanding of planning authorities
* Strong mathematic and IT ability
* Ability to assess and analyse information
* In depth understanding of budget management
* Excellent negotiation and networking skills
* A pragmatic approach to problem solving
* Excellent communication skills
* Able to work under pressure
* Able to work with a high degree of accuracy
* A methodical approach to working practices
* Decision maker with a pragmatic approach to problem solving
* Able to influence and persuade others
* Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach
* A self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum in projects
* Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
Desirable...
* RTPI/RICS qualified or working towards a qualification
More about the Senior Land Manager role...
* Identify potential strategic land and analyse its potential. This will mainly be done by using consultancy/agency contacts and through site searching completed in conjunction with internal and external town planners.
* Negotiate and implement option, partnership and other legal agreements with landowners/ agents, registered providers, local authorities, statutory undertakers and other private and public organisations/agencies to align with Vistry’s Partnerships-led land acquisition requirements.
* Prepare reports for Board approval for legal agreements and associated promotion and planning budgets in line with Vistry’s Life of Site procedure.
* Work with Vistry Strategic Land Development team in negotiating the acquisition of land following the grant of planning permission.
* Manage the disposal of land within Strategic Land portfolio to other residential developers, commercial operators and other private/public organisations.
* Co-ordination of project teams throughout the planning and development process.
* Liaise, consult and negotiate with relevant external organisations/agencies.
* Monitor and update market, financial and other information relating to projects and monitor current policy and practice of competitors through external media.
* Assist in the production of monthly reports for the Strategic Land Board regarding progress on strategic land projects and new business land opportunities.
* Manage ongoing land management relationships and issues throughout the planning and development process.
* Establish new and develop existing consultancy/agency contacts in relevant areas of operation.
* Ensure continued professional development.
* Undertake other duties as required.
* Assist with general matters arising through ongoing strategic projects.
We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation,â¯and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry.
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