Senior Land and New Business Manager

Vistry Group PLC; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Land & New Business Manager to join their team in Brentwood. This role offers the chance to lead business development efforts, manage high-stakes bids, and collaborate with regional teams to drive growth. You will be responsible for sourcing new opportunities while maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. The position promises a competitive salary, generous leave, and various benefits, including a company car and private medical insurance. If you are driven, proactive, and ready to make a significant impact in the housing sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4x salary

Employee rewards portal

2 Volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree education or equivalent experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office for effective project management.
• Strong numeracy skills for land and sales valuations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in line with the Regional Business Plan.
• Manage bid submissions and ensure high standards.
• Research future opportunities and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Analytical skills

Negotiation and networking skills

Strong numeracy skills

Problem-solving approach

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making ability

Self-motivated and proactive

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

RTPI/RICS qualification (desirable)

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Land & New Business Manager to join our team within Vistry London Division, at our Stratford office. As our Senior Land & New Business Manager, you will report to the Head of Land & New Business and Regional teams to identify and secure new business opportunities in accordance with the Regional Business Plan.

• Manage bid submissions ensuring these are of the highest standard and commercially competitive.
• Assist operational teams with project briefs, delivery and sales strategies, financial appraisals, development agreements, planning consents, financial management, project and risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactively research future opportunities and manage relationships with relevant parties.

This role is largely self-sufficient, responsible for sourcing opportunities and instructing consultants/development teams on legal, planning, development, and commercial constraints.

What’s in it for you…

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Private medical insurance (employee paid)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme via salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal and more benefits

In return, what we expect from you…

• Behave according to our values – Integrity, Caring, and Quality
• Minimum Degree education or equivalent experience
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Professional demeanor for business development and promotion
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents
• Strong numeracy skills for land and sales valuations and sensitivity analysis
• Knowledge of affordable housing, estate regeneration, planning, funding, and added value issues
• Experience in land acquisition and housing sales
• Entrepreneurial judgment and creativity
• Understanding of marketing principles
• Legal obligations awareness
• Existing contacts in the area
• Knowledge of planning authorities
• Strong math and IT skills
• Analytical skills
• Budget management understanding
• Negotiation and networking skills
• Pragmatic problem-solving approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and accurately
• Methodical working practices
• Decision-making ability and influence skills
• Discretion and integrity
• Self-motivated and proactive in projects
• Willingness to work extra hours as needed

Desirable…

• RTPI/RICS qualification or working towards it
• Experience with OJEU procurement and design teams

More about the role…

• Collaborate with the Head of Land & New Business to target clients and develop relationships
• Manage and coordinate activities of other Land & New Business Managers
• Handle new business bids according to procedures
• Maintain relevant databases
• Assist in reporting to regional management
• Coordinate with group subsidiaries on business opportunities
• Enhance the Group/Company’s profile through networking
• Work with regional teams after winning bids to finalize legal agreements and planning applications

About us…

We develop more than homes; we’re making Vistry. We are committed to responsible development, sustainability, and community building. Our brands include Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We are a UK Green Building Council member, a top five housebuilder, with numerous awards including Top Employer and Global Top Inspiring Workplaces.

Join us in making Vistry.

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