At a Glance
- Tasks: Support land acquisition, design, and planning for exciting new homes in Greater London.
- Company: Join L&Q, a leading housing association dedicated to social purpose and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent pension, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with a supportive team and diverse workplace culture.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with hands-on experience and mentorship in a values-led organisation.
- Qualifications: 2:1 degree in RICS or RTPI, strong collaboration skills, and a passion for problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 31000 - 31000 £ per year.
Contract Type: 2-year fixed term contract, full time, 37.5 hours week.
Salary: £31,000 per annum.
Reporting Office: London, Stratford.
Working Location: Stratford, London.
Persona: Agile.
Agile Worker: 0% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working).
Closing Date: 14th September 2026.
Interview Dates: 30th September and 1st October 2026. Please note that in person interviews will be held for this role.
Successful applicants must have, and maintain, the right to work in the UK for the duration of the development programme.
The L&Q Early Talent Programme has been designed to help you get the career you have always wanted. This role provides the opportunity to start a new career path with a values-led organisation that will support you to learn and develop throughout the programme and beyond.
Our New Business Team is responsible for a wide range of functions centred around land acquisition, design development and acquiring planning permissions to support the delivery of L&Q's new homes pipeline. The team also manages L&Q's commercial property portfolio.
We are looking for an ambitious graduate to join our New Business Team to support the delivery of L&Q's Greater London new homes pipeline and commercial property portfolio. This role is a great opportunity to work on exciting projects and be supported and trained by a highly skilled team. This role will support the New Business Team with day to day tasks with plenty of opportunities to take on responsibility and develop skills and knowledge in the land, planning and commercial industries. We are looking for someone who is aligned with L&Q's Values and social purpose.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience, skills and knowledge in supporting a leading Housing Association deliver its new homes pipeline and commercial portfolio in Greater London.
Your impact in the role:
- The role will support the work of the New Business Team which covers three areas: Land Acquisition, Design and Planning, and Commercial Business Premises.
- The role will be responsible for supporting the New Business Team with day to day tasks that contribute to delivery of the teams objectives, KPIs, services and overall development pipeline.
- Prepare meeting materials, take minutes and attend project meetings.
- Support development appraisals, market research and site visits.
- Research planning policy and assist with planning reviews and appraisals.
- Collect and analyse data, process invoices and support compliance activities.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and support project coordination.
What you'll bring:
- Academic qualifications: 2:1 accredited RICS or RTPI degree or higher level.
- Demonstrable collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated and innovative problem solver.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisation skills and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Ability to provide high levels of customer service.
- Computer literate with a good proven competency in MS Office.
What you can expect:
- Competitive salary and great company benefit package - Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more.
- Great breadth and variety of experiences through a structured apprenticeship or training programme.
- You will have access to outstanding training offered internally.
- You will be supported throughout the programme by an experienced line manager and mentor.
About L&Q:
We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Our purpose is simple - to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We're proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We're a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we've introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It's all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations.
Land & Planning Graduate in London employer: L&Q
L&Q is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension plan, generous annual leave, and opportunities for community engagement, our team members thrive in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion. Working in the vibrant Southwest London area, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives while enjoying the flexibility of mobile working.
