Senior Land and New Business Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Land & New Business Manager to join our team within Vistry London Division, at our Stratford office. As our Senior Land & New Business Manager, you will report to the Head of Land & New Business and Regional teams to identify and secure new business opportunities in accordance with the Regional Business Plan.

Manage bid submissions ensuring these are of the highest standard and commercially competitive. Assist the operational teams with preparation of project briefs, delivery and sales strategies, financial appraisals, structuring development agreements, obtaining planning consents, financial management, project and risk management and stakeholder engagement. Proactively research future opportunities and manage relationships with relevant parties.

A Senior Land and New Business Manager role is largely self-sufficient, with the responsibility to source new opportunities and instruct consultants/development teams regarding the legal, planning, development and commercial constraints of any proposal.

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
• 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, undertake comparable sales valuations and provide sensitivity analysis
• Detailed knowledge of all aspects of affordable housing provision, including estate regeneration, planning agreements, funding, design and 'added value' issues
• Detailed knowledge and experience of land acquisition and housing for sale
• A strong entrepreneurial judgement and creative skill
• Knowledge of basic marketing practices and principles
• A good understanding of legal obligations
• Proven list of contacts in the area
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of planning authorities
• Strong mathematics 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
• Excellent communication skills
• 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

Desirable:

• RTPI/RICS qualified or working towards a qualification
• Managing OJEU procurement and design teams

More about the Senior Land & New Business Manager role:

• Work with the Head of Land & New Business / Business Development to identify relevant target clients and implement appropriate strategies for developing and maintaining client relations.
• Manage, develop and co-ordinate the activities of the relevant Land & New Business Manager(s).
• Handle new business opportunities and bids in accordance with Life of Sites procedures.
• Ensure relevant databases are maintained and take action where appropriate.
• Assist the Head of Land & New Business with reports to the Regional Senior Management Team on business opportunities.
• Liaise with other group subsidiaries on the identification, bidding and securing of potential business, including planning agreements and consortium schemes and ensure coordination in client relations.
• Work with the Business Development team to improve and maintain the Group/Company's profile.
• Generate business connections through networking and targeted meetings.
• Work with the relevant regional teams following selection as preferred bidder on the finalisation of legal agreement(s) and preparation of planning application(s).

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.