Vistry Group | Senior Land Manager

In a Nutshell We have a new opportunity for a Senior Land Manager to join our team within Vistry North East, at our office in Newcastle upon Tyne. As our Senior Land Manager, you will be responsible for securing land opportunities to meet the company’s requirements and expansion plans. A Senior Land Manager post is a largely self-sufficient role, with the ability to source land opportunities and manage the team regarding the legal, planning, development and commercial constraints of any proposal. 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 Demonstrable track record of buying land. An ability to negotiate and close deals. Proven list of contacts in the area. Proven experience of acquisition of land within the North East A self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum in projects. Excellent negotiation and networking skills. Decision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solving. Able to influence and persuade others. Excellent communication skills. Able to work under pressure with a high degree of accuracy. Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach. An ability to contribute to the management of the wider business, including forward planning, product development and forecasting. 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 and 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 provided sensitivity analysis. A good understanding of legal obligations. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the planning system. Ability to assess and analyse information. Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when required. More about the Senior Land Manager role Identify suitable land opportunities on and off market for immediate opportunities. Maintain and develop a network of land owner, agents and public sector contacts. Present new business opportunities on a formal and informal basis. Negotiate legal agreements with Vistry lawyers and third parties. Coordinate the efforts of the ‘Land Team’ and in so far as the land process requires, the efforts of other departments and external consultants. Prepare and submit Land Approval Packs and obtain authority to acquire sites in line with company protocols. Business development to promote the company in the residential and property development sector. Manage the offer process and provide support to the Land Director and Managing Director. Take a lead role in developing and growing the partnerships ‘Brand’ across the region. 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 empowerus 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. #LI-KM1 JBRP1_UKTJ