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Senior Land Manager, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Client: Vistry Group
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
04.08.2025
Expiry Date:
18.09.2025
Job Description:
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 periodically. 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), you will manage project teams and resources effectively throughout the planning and development process and 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 are also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. Please raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore accommodations.
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
* 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
* Minimum of Degree standard (relevant course) or suitable alternative experience
* Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
* Professional manner in business development and promoting the Company
* Ability to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
* Numerate with experience in residual land valuations, comparable sales valuations, and sensitivity analysis
* Proven track record of land purchasing
* Understanding of legal obligations
* Existing contacts in the area
* Knowledge of planning authorities
* Strong mathematical and IT skills
* Ability to analyze information effectively
* Understanding of budget management
* Excellent negotiation and networking skills
* Pragmatic problem-solving approach
* Ability to work under pressure and with high accuracy
* Methodical working practices
* Decision-making capabilities and influence skills
* Discretion and integrity
* Self-starter with project momentum creation skills
* Willingness to work extra hours as needed
* RTPI/RICS qualification or working towards it
More about the Senior Land Manager role
* Identify and analyze potential strategic land opportunities using contacts and site searches
* Negotiate legal agreements with landowners, agents, authorities, and organizations
* Prepare reports for Board approval regarding legal agreements and budgets
* Negotiate land acquisitions following planning permissions
* Manage land disposals to other developers and organizations
* Coordinate project teams during planning and development
* Liaise with external organizations and agencies
* Monitor market and policy information related to projects
* Assist in monthly reporting for the Strategic Land Board
* Manage ongoing land relationships and issues
* Build and develop contacts in relevant areas
* Undertake additional duties as required
Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us
We build more than homes; we're making Vistry. As a responsible developer and award-winning employer, we live by our ethos of doing the right thing. Our values of integrity, caring, and quality guide us in developing sustainable communities. Recognized brands include Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We are also a UK Green Building Council member, a top five housebuilder, and have received numerous awards for our workplace and talent initiatives.
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