In a Nutshell…
We have a new opportunity for a Senior Land Manager to join our team within Vistry Services in our Strategic Land department. You can be based out of any of our regional offices across the UK, travel to the Cotswolds or Brentwood will be necessary to meet with the team on a periodic basis. 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 itDesirable…
RTPI/RICS qualified or working towards a qualificationMore 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.Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…
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, 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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