Senior Land and New Business Manager

Vistry Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Land & New Business Manager to drive new opportunities in the vibrant Stratford area. This role involves managing bid submissions, collaborating with operational teams, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, along with a degree or equivalent experience. With a commitment to integrity and quality, this forward-thinking company offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and a range of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make an impact in the housing sector.

Benefits

Company Car or Travel Allowance

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Up to 33 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Parental Leave

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Rewards Portal

Qualifications

• Minimum of Degree standard or suitable experience required.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint for business development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage bid submissions ensuring high standards.
• Proactively research future opportunities and manage relationships.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Land Appraisals

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Networking Skills

Budget Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or Equivalent Experience

RTPI/RICS Qualification or Working Towards

Job description

Senior Land and New Business Manager (2025-7221) Stratford, England

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, structuring development agreements, obtaining planning consents, financial management, project and risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactively research future opportunities and manage relationships with relevant parties.

A Senior Land and New Business Manager role is largely self-sufficient, with the responsibility to source new opportunities and instruct consultants/development teams regarding legal, planning, development, and commercial constraints of proposals.

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
• Private medical insurance (employee paid)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme via salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Share save and incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal and more benefits

What we expect from you…

• Behave in line with our values – Integrity, Caring, and Quality
• Minimum of Degree standard or suitable experience
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Professional manner for business development and promotion
• Ability to interpret complex legal documentation
• Numerate, capable of land appraisals and sensitivity analysis
• Knowledge of affordable housing, estate regeneration, planning, funding, and added value issues
• Experience in land acquisition and housing for sale
• Entrepreneurial judgment and creativity
• Basic marketing knowledge
• Understanding of legal obligations
• Proven contacts in the area
• Understanding of planning authorities
• Strong math and IT skills
• Analytical skills
• Budget management understanding
• Negotiation and networking skills
• Pragmatic problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure and accurately
• Methodical working approach
• Decision-making ability and influence
• Discretion and integrity
• Self-starter with project momentum
• Willing to work extra hours as needed
• RTPI/RICS qualification or working towards it
• Experience managing OJEU procurement and design teams

More about the role…

• Identify target clients and develop strategies for client relations
• Manage and coordinate activities of Land & New Business Managers
• Handle new business opportunities and bids
• Maintain relevant databases
• Assist with reports to Regional Senior Management
• Liaise with group subsidiaries on business opportunities
• Improve and maintain the Group/Company’s profile
• Generate connections through networking and meetings
• Work with regional teams on legal agreements and planning applications

About us…

We build more than homes; we’re making Vistry. As a responsible developer and award-winning employer, we live by our ethos of doing the right thing. Our values of integrity, caring, and quality shape our work, enabling us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We operate in a partnership-led manner, with renowned brands like Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We’re a UK Green Building Council member, a top five housebuilder, with a five-star customer satisfaction rating, and numerous awards including Top Employer and Best for Talent Attraction.