Job title: Senior Land Manager Location: Eastern Region - Based out of our regional office in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0LA. About us We are Churchill Retirement Living, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement house building sector and we're looking for people like you. We're a family-run, privately-owned business and we're going places. We're proud of what we do, and the people we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing over 500 people and growing all the time. We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, purpose-built one and two bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence. We've won a host of awards; most recently we became the first ever retirement living specialist to have been named overall 'Housebuilder of the Year' by the WhatHouse? Awards. About the role We are recruiting for a commercially astute Senior Land Manager to support our business' growth within the Eastern region, based at our office in St Albans. You will motivate, develop and manage our land team to investigate and appraise all possible sites for development within our eastern region. As our Senior Land Manager, you'll be working closely with the Land Director as well our planning, construction and design teams on a day to day basis. The role is fast moving and sociable; you'll liaise with Local Authorities, Estate Agents and Land Owners on a day to day basis. You'll be required to make a minimum number of recommendations to purchase land in line with the Regional Land objectives. Excitingly, you'll have the opportunity to help the company grow through the acquisition of new sites. You'll see your efforts rewarded with successful planning applications and customers who love their independent, safe and secure home - knowing you've had a part to play in this. Your duties will include finding new sites for the company to purchase, negotiating the purchase of them and undertaking detailed reviews of settlements. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pm and 9.00am to 5.00pm on Friday. Please note that overtime may be required during peak times and frequent travel outside of the office is required. About you You'll have extensive Land experience within the property sector, ideally experience of acquiring Land in city & town centres, the ability to influence decisions using appropriate methods and facts and proven negotiation, communication and organisational skills. You will also have demonstrable man management experience including conducting training and one-to-ones. You will be analytical, a driven individual with a hunger for success, will enjoy meeting targets and overcoming challenges. It's essential that you have a valid UK drivers license and a competent driver as you'll be spending a large proportion of your time out of the office. How you'll be rewarded Competitive salary Bonus scheme Annual holiday entitlement - 24 days minimum Bank Holidays Company car or cash for car alternative Group Personal Pension Plan Life Assurance Private Individual Medical Insurance Mothercare vouchers - £200 to all expectant mums and dads Day off on your birthday Childcare Voucher Scheme Eye Care Reimbursement Scheme Professional Subscriptions Training Courses Professional development If you want to be part of our success story send your CV and a covering letter to yourcareerchurchillretirement.co.uk