Land Manager in Ashington, Northumberland

Advance Northumberland is a diverse property investment & development business, delivering opportunities to improve prosperity, tackle inequalities and drive economic growth in support of Northumberland County Council. We work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners, delivering positive physical and economic development. Focusing on the needs and aspirations of the county, addressing economic, housing and infrastructure challenges whilst capitalising on Northumberland’s significant assets and opportunities.

We deliver a comprehensive regeneration capability to improve the County’s economic prosperity, regenerate communities, improve liveability and create a more connected and aspirational County. In doing so, we will support a broader county-wide assets-based approach to promote economic growth and an improved quality of life for its communities.

The Advance Northumberland Land and Planning team coordinate all of the groups Land purchase and planning application activities, ensuring a future pipeline of land to support our business plan ambitions. We are now seeking a Land Manager (part time) to complement the skills of the team, as we enter an exciting period of growth with our plans for the next decade.

Our Values

We are looking for people who embody the Advance Northumberland values; people who are accountable and resilient, who are open to change with strong innovation skills. They will be collaborative; effective in relationship building and stakeholder engagement with the potential to build relationships effectively at all levels. They will demonstrate respect for our colleagues, our customers and our partners and be able to use their initiative in their work. They will be ambitious about their career and for the future success of Advance Northumberland, with a real customer and team focus; motivated and enthusiastic about their contribution to our success.

The Role

Salary: Competitive Salary depending on experience – we are open to discussing applications on a full or part time basis.

Role Purpose

The Land Manager will play a critical role in supporting Advance Northumberland’s development and regeneration objectives by leading on the identification, acquisition, optioning, and consenting of land across the county. The post holder will proactively assemble deliverable sites, manage landowner and stakeholder relationships, and secure the necessary land interests and planning consents required to enable housing, employment, regeneration, and infrastructure projects. The role will work closely with development, planning, legal, and commercial teams to de-risk projects and ensure land is acquired and consented in a timely, value-for-money manner.

The Benefits of Working for Us

We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and have been nationally recognised for this. Apart from the competitive salary, we also have fantastic benefits. We focus on our colleague’s health, wealth, and lifestyle. Here is an example below on what you can expect:

• Annual leave - Start with 26 days (pro rata), increasing to 31 days (pro rata) with service. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too!
• Pension - Generous employer contributions of 8%. You pay 2%, although you can choose to pay more if you want.
• Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, an employee referral scheme (earning £1,000 per recruited referral), and our Cash plan App with discounts and cashback at top retailers. Free on-site parking at all locations.
• Performance Related Incentive Scheme – subject to achievement of company and individual performance targets, annual incentive payable.
• Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 support, GP services, mental health support and, dental and optical plus a range of other health therapies. We also have a cycle to work scheme and home electronics schemes, both of which are salary exchange, so you pay less National Insurance. We have extensive health campaigns from our award-winning Better Health at work team.
• Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes, through NHS Fleet.
• Hybrid Working – We offer the capacity to work on a hybrid basis, with four days in the office / on site. Of course, initially you might be in the office more, whilst you get to know your colleagues and our activities in more detail.