Full Time, Permanent Are you passionate about unlocking development opportunities and building strategic partnerships? Were
looking for a dynamic Land & Partnerships Manager
to join our
South West
team and lead the charge in
identifying
and
acquiring
development sites that align with our ambitious growth plans. This is a pivotal role, working closely with our Sales, Commercial, Operational, and Estimating teams to ensure that all land purchases deliver maximum value and align with our business
objectives
. What
Youll
Be Doing Identif
ying
, evaluat
ing
, and secur
ing
development sites for residential and mixed-tenure housing projects.
Build
ing
and strengthen
ing
strategic relationships with Local Authorities, Registered Providers (RSLs), landowners, agents, and consultants.
Sourc
ing
and support
ing
bids for land-led, Section 106, mixed tenure, and contracting opportunities.
Lead
ing
and support
ing
the preparation of PQQs, tenders, viability assessments, and land offers.
Maintain
ing
a strong understanding of planning policy, legal frameworks, and technical considerations around land acquisition.
Audit
ing
key clients to better understand their needs, inform partnership strategies, and unlock new opportunities.
Ensur
ing
compliance with internal commercial processes, including the Commercial Standing Instructions (CSI), Health & Safety, Environmental policies, and LIMS procedures.
About you We are looking for a senior professional with demonstrable experience of working in land acquisition & affordable housing with
a track record
of developing relationships with RSLs and Local Authority clients in the
South West
region. Youll
have good knowledge and understanding of KPIs, Customer Charter,
Benchmarking
and continuous improvement practices, along with contracts,
pr
o
curement
and Construction Methods / Technology
. Wi
th
excellent
communication
and negotiation
skills
,
youll
have the ability
to
create
and
develop
strong
relationships with key
c
lients
and
supply chain partners
. Benefits Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs
Holidays - 26 days
Life Assurance
Pension
Private medical insurance
Ability to
purchase
additional
holiday
Access to discount portal
Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV salary sacrifice car scheme
Digital GP
Employee
assistance
programme
Sharesave scheme
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UKs leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects. We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths,
skills
and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams. The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell
a great place
to work for all.
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