Assistant Land Manager

Vistry Group; Lane Head; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK housebuilder is seeking an Assistant Land Manager to identify and acquire land opportunities across Greater Manchester. The role involves appraising new residential land for various housing options, working closely with development teams, and negotiating land agreements. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a degree or relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, fostering a collaborative and flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of Degree standard or with suitable alternative experience.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills.
• Geographical knowledge of the Greater Manchester area.

Responsibilities

• Identify and appraise new residential land opportunities.
• Develop knowledge of competitor activity and acquisition strategies.
• Work with development team to manage offers for land bids.

Skills

Confident communicator

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent presentation skills

Geographical knowledge of Greater Manchester area

Positive attitude towards teamwork

Education

Degree standard or suitable alternative experience

Job description

In a Nutshell

We have an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Land Manager to join our team within Vistry Manchester & Cheshire East, at our Warrington office. As our Assistant Land Manager, you will identify, appraise and submit offers to acquire land opportunities to meet business requirements, including growth plans and margin improvement as well as enhance reputation in the marketplace.

Assist the Land team in sourcing viable, attractive and profitable land opportunities in line with the businesses core strategy across Greater Manchester. Successful candidate will be part of a growing business, working within a successful Land & Planning department and reporting to the Land & Planning Director.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

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

Minimum of Degree standard or with suitable alternative experience

They will be a confident communicator, with strong negotiation skills and have excellent presentation skills

Geographical knowledge of the Greater Manchester area

Able to negotiate land agreements with solicitors, agents and third parties

Positive attitude towards teamwork

Desirable

• A member (or working towards becoming) of a professional body, e.g. RICS qualified
• Have a minimum 1 years' experience either from a Land Agency or Developer background
• Ability to identify viable land development opportunities both on and off market for delivery in the short to medium term
• Build a short- and medium-term pipeline landbank based on strong margin and advantageous deal structure and cashflows
• Maintain and expand the Division's key contact base, e.g. land agents, landowners, local authorities
• Technical ability and good understanding of the planning process
• An understanding of the residential market, plus a network of contacts within the industry

More about the Assistant Land Manager role

Identify and appraise new residential land opportunities for open market sale, private rent and affordable housing in line with the partnerships approach and business plan.

Develop a detailed knowledge of development opportunities and competitor activity within the region in order to propose acquisition strategies with strong commercial acumen and present development opportunities to senior colleagues for approval.

Work with colleagues in the development team to formulate and manage offers and co-ordinate early technical investigations required to formulate land bids.

Work closely with Development and Sales colleagues to seek supporting information where necessary and monitor site progress through to offer acceptance.

Implement all internal procedures including providing accurate and articulate reports in line with governance / procedural requirements.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities, national and local agents, landowners and promoters in pursuit of opportunities for the company.

Represent the business in a professional and credible manner and build excellent working relationships across the sector in order to promote Vistry Partnerships and gain positive exposure for the business.

Work with internal colleagues to drive the development agenda forward and ensure our offering is competitive and credible.

Build a pipeline landbank through the acquisition of circa 250 homes per annum based on a strong margin and advantageous deal structure and cashflow.

Ensure familiarity with the Group's Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

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 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.