Land Manager

Broxbourne
1 month ago
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In a Nutshell…

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Land Manager to join our team within Vistry Central Home Counties, at our Bishops Stortford office. As our Land Manager, you will identify, appraise and submit offers to acquire land opportunities to meet business requirements, including growth plans and margin improvement as well as enhance reputation in the marketplace.

The Land Manager is a largely self-sufficient role and should have the ability to network to source land opportunities both on and off market. They will work closely with the development team to appraise sites, identifying opportunities and constraints in the process.

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
Minimum of Degree standard or with suitable alternative experience
Experience and demonstrable track record in successful land acquisition, utilising of a range of structures and proposals
Understands the residential planning environment and has led projects through the planning process
Excellent geographic knowledge
Commercially astute and credible in a highly competitive environment
Skilled in appraising land opportunities
Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
Highly numerate with the ability to undertake residual valuations for land appraisals and undertake comparable sales valuations
Highly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
Able to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibility
Able to operate successfully in a corporate environment
Persuasive and strong negotiation skills
Professional manner commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the business
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itDesirable…

Ideally a member of a professional body, e.g. RICS qualified
Experience of joint venturesMore about the Land Manager role…

Identify and appraise new residential land opportunities for open market sale, private rent and affordable housing in line with the partnerships approach and business plan.
Develop a detailed knowledge of development opportunities and competitor activity within the region in order to propose acquisition strategies with strong commercial acumen and present development opportunities to senior colleagues for approval.
Work with colleagues in the development team to formulate and manage offers and co-ordinate early technical investigations required to formulate land bids.
Work closely with Development and Sales colleagues to seek supporting information where necessary and monitor site progress through to offer acceptance.
Implement all internal procedures including providing accurate and articulate reports in line with governance/procedural requirements.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities, national and local agents, landowners and promoters in pursuit of opportunities for the company.
Represent the business in a professional and credible manner and build excellent working relationships across the sector in order to promote Vistry Partnerships and gain positive exposure for the business.
Work with internal colleagues to drive the development agenda forward and ensure our offering is competitive and credible.
Build a pipeline landbank through the acquisition of land on a strong margin and advantageous deal structure and cashflow.
Ensure familiarity with the Group's Health, Safety and Environmental policies.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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