We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Land Manager to join our team within Vistry North Midlands, at our Castle Donnington office. As Senior Land Manager, you will report to the Land Director and secure land opportunities to meet the company’s expansion plans.
A Senior Land Manager is a largely self‑sufficient role, sourcing land opportunities and instructing consultants and development team on legal, planning, development and commercial constraints.
We value in‑person collaboration and team culture, and we are committed to 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.
Benefits
* 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
* Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
* Life assurance at 4 × your annual salary
* Share save and share incentive schemes
* Employee rewards portal with many more benefits
Qualifications and Requirements
* 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, comparable sales valuations and provide 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
* Able to work under pressure
* Able to work with a high degree of accuracy
* A methodical approach to working practices
* Decision maker with 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
* RTPI/RICS qualified or working towards a qualification
Responsibilities
* Identify suitable land opportunities on and off market for immediate opportunities, and also longer‑term land with planning potential for liaison with the Strategic Land department
* Present to landowners and agents on a formal and informal basis
* Negotiate legal agreements with Vistry lawyers and third parties
* Procure technical, legal and development information to instruct internal and external parties to prepare offers
* Prepare and submit Land Approval Packs and obtain authority to acquire sites in line with Company protocols
* Business development to promote the Company in the residential and property development sector
* Manage the offer process and provide support to the Land Director and Managing Director
* Offer on approximately 20 sites per annum
* Acquisition of land in line with requirements and acquisition strategy to be agreed on an annual basis
* Develop and maintain regular contacts with land agents/owners within the area of operation
* Monitor land bank and Land Terrier to establish ransom or land sale potential and ensure no encroachment or unauthorised use
We build more than homes – we create 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. We empower sustainable communities across affordable and private housing, with renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we are a proud UK Green Building Council member, a top‑five UK housebuilder with a five‑star House Builders Federation customer‑satisfaction rating, and winners of many awards including Top Employer and Global Top Inspiring Workplaces.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other – Building Construction
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