Assistant Land Buyer

Churchill Living Ltd; Byfleet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in the UK seeks an Assistant Land Buyer to join its regional team. In this role, you will research and identify land opportunities, assist in site appraisals, and monitor progress through various stages of land acquisition. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a full UK driving licence. This position offers attractive incentives and a chance to work in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Attractive Land Incentive Scheme

Company car or cash alternative

Additional day off for your birthday

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Health Screening

Eye Care Reimbursement Scheme

Professional Subscriptions

John Lewis vouchers for expectant parents

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, engaging, and confident professional.
• Property or estate agency sales experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required due to travel involved.

Responsibilities

• Research towns and identify suitable land opportunities.
• Visit target towns and meet with landowners and agents.
• Assist with site appraisals and valuations.
• Monitor sites through design, planning, commercial, and construction stages.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Self-motivation

Confidence

Job description

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An exciting opportunity is available for someone who is looking to start their career in Land Acquisition.

Land is our lifeblood, which is why we are expanding our Land teams across the country to support our growth strategy. This is an exciting time for our Churchill Land Colleagues, as we have a clear strategy, a strong appetite for new sites, agile infrastructure, and industry-leading planning support. You can expect to join a high-performing team that is motivated, focused, and goal-oriented.

About the role

As an Assistant Land Buyer, you will be an integral part of the regional land team, gaining an understanding of the entire process of land acquisition and our requirements within your first few months. You will research towns and proactively identify suitable land opportunities from various sources. Alongside Land Buyers and Managers, you will visit target towns, meet with Landowners and Agents to explore site viability, and assist with site appraisals and valuations.

Excitingly, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the full process, building your knowledge and understanding of Land Acquisitions, from site progress through due diligence to contract exchange and legal completion.

You will also monitor your sites through design, planning, commercial, and construction stages.

About you

We are looking for a self-motivated, engaging, and confident professional eager to transfer their experience into land buying.

Property or estate agency sales experience is advantageous but not essential; we value tenacity, resilience, and relationship-building skills most.

The successful Assistant Land Buyer will have strong verbal and written communication skills, be personable, engaging, and comfortable meeting new people.

A full UK driving licence is required due to travel involved in this role.

How you will be rewarded

• Attractive Land Incentive Scheme (with payments upon exchange)
• Company car or cash alternative
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• John Lewis vouchers - £200 for expectant mums and dads
• Health Screening
• Eye Care Reimbursement Scheme
• Professional Subscriptions

About Us

We are Churchill Living, the leading provider of housing that offers freedom, independence, and value for the over 60s. We’re a family-run, privately-owned business with a strong culture built on trust and integrity. We’re proud of our community involvement and our team of over 700 colleagues nationwide.

Our developments are designed to provide safety, support, and community for our customers, ensuring peace of mind for them and their families.

We are proud to be recognized as a top employer, including being voted a Sunday Times Top 10 'Best Places to Work' and winning industry awards like Housebuilder of the Year at the WhatHouse? Awards.