Senior Land Manager, Milton Keynes

Role Overview:In a Nutshell…We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Land Manager to join our team within Vistry Northern Home Counties, at our Milton Keynes office. 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 instruct consultants/development team regarding the legal, planning, development and commercial constraints of any proposal. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…Competitive basic salary and annual bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceAgile working possible (dependent on role)Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate HealthcareEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assurance – 4 x your annual salaryShare incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and QualityExpected to be educated to a minimum of Degree standard (on a relevant course) or with suitable alternative experienceComputer literate and able to use Excel, Word and PowerPoint to a good standardProfessional manner commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the CompanyHighly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentationHighly numerate with the ability to undertake residual valuations for land appraisals, undertake comparable sales valuations and provided sensitivity analysisDemonstrable track record of buying landA good understanding of legal obligationsProven list of contacts in the areaIn-depth knowledge and understanding of planning authoritiesStrong mathematic and IT abilityAbility to assess and analyse informationIn depth understanding of budget managementExcellent negotiation and networking skillsA pragmatic approach to problem solvingExcellent communication skillsAble to work under pressureAble to work with a high degree of accuracyA methodical approach to working practicesDecision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solvingAble to influence and persuade othersDiscretion and integrity in attitude and approachA self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum in projectsWilling to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itDesirable…RTPI/RICS qualified or working towards a qualificationMore about the Senior Land Manager role…Identify suitable land opportunities on and off market for immediate opportunities, however also longer-term land with planning potential for liaison with the Strategic Land department.Present to landowners and agents on a formal and informal basis.Negotiate legal agreements with Vistry lawyers and third parties.Procure technical, legal and development information to instruct internal and external parties to prepare offers.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.Offer on c20 sites per annum.Acquisition of land in line with requirements and acquisition strategy to be agreed on an annual basis.To develop and maintain regular contacts with land agents/owners within the area of operation.Monitor land bank and Land Terrier to establish ransom or land sale potential and ensure no encroachment or unauthorised use.Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…We’re Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they’re needed most.You’re probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there’s nowhere better to build your career. We’re proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.#LI-WS1Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation Detail: Building 7,Caldecotte Lake Business Park, Milton Keynes, MK7 8JU