Confidential
Andover, Hampshire
Do you have a background in residential land acquisition? Are you an experienced Partnership Manager with an in depth understanding of the Affordable Housing sector? Do you have an excellent knowledge of the housing market in the South of England? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our growing Business Development team as a Land & Partnership Manager. Our role is remote based but with regular travel and will focus on key target areas in the South including, Oxford, Basingstoke, Reading and Southampton. What you will be doing Reporting to our Head of Land and Partnerships, you will be responsible for securing a profitable sales pipeline including both main contractor and direct land acquisition opportunities. This role will lead the market development activities ensuring the business manages the needs of our customers. Key duties include: Establishing a strategic understanding of the UK housing market and identifying the modular customer base and their requirements. Negotiating land acquisition deals with vendors, land agents and customers ensuring deals meet key bid criteria for Legal and General Modular Homes. Overseeing appraisal and valuation of development sites, liaising with key external and internal stakeholders such as design team members and local authorities. Developing an understanding of our key customers' long-term development plans and providing input to the product development plan to maximise the sale of both Modular products and the broader L&G offering. Developing and managing bid strategies and obtaining approval in line with LGMH delegated authorities. Developing the pricing and negotiation strategy for each bid and leading negotiations with customers to ensure they are successfully converted into new business. About you: We seek people who are high performing and live and breathe our values of Straightforward, Purposeful, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Cost & Value. We are looking for individuals that have the following skills and knowledge: Degree educated with a recognised commercial/ construction qualification. Experience in a Land or Partnership management role preferably in the housing/construction industry. Key understanding of the land acquisition process. Strong commercial acumen to develop viability appraisals. A strong appreciation of the residential sector value streams. Knowledge of the UK housing market in particular; Housing Associations, Private Rented Sector, Regulated Social Providers, Local Authorities and the associated funding streams. Proven track record in customer relationship management. Experience in bid leadership and work winning. Project Management experience including risk management.You will: Have an adaptable style, able to see things from other's point of view. Be a team player who works collaboratively with L&G colleagues. Drive business performance and have a natural ability to challenge and drive towards solution -oriented action. Be decisive, while working at pace and thoughtful about problem solving. Our Benefits: Excellent Pension Scheme, Car allowance, 25 days Holiday plus statutory bank holidays, Share Schemes, Family Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Salary sacrifice and savings scheme, discretionary bonus, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Mobile App allowing for day-to-day savings and deals at a large number of retailers in the UK, Branded Work Wear. Imagine a home designed for life, built by the best people, transformed by cutting edge technology to get the job done in half the time. Picture a community coming to life, a housing crisis solved using state-of-the-art materials. That's the world of tomorrow - and we're building it today. Here at Legal & General Modular Homes, our vision is to make the housing market fairer for all. We design, manufacture, construct and install high quality, precision-engineered homes in dry, controlled conditions. Our 555,000 sq ft factory in Yorkshire (Europe's largest) has the capacity to produce up to 3,500 affordable, sustainable homes per year, creating progressive careers across multiple disciplines. Please note that due the large volume of applications, we are unable to respond individually with feedback. L&G Modular Homes is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications relevant to the role and not influenced by age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status
Do you have a background in residential land acquisition? Are you an experienced Partnership Manager with an in depth understanding of the Affordable Housing sector? Do you have an excellent knowledge of the housing market in the South of England? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our growing Business Development team as a Land & Partnership Manager. Our role is remote based but with regular travel and will focus on key target areas in the South including, Oxford, Basingstoke, Reading and Southampton. What you will be doing Reporting to our Head of Land and Partnerships, you will be responsible for securing a profitable sales pipeline including both main contractor and direct land acquisition opportunities. This role will lead the market development activities ensuring the business manages the needs of our customers. Key duties include: Establishing a strategic understanding of the UK housing market and identifying the modular customer base and their requirements. Negotiating land acquisition deals with vendors, land agents and customers ensuring deals meet key bid criteria for Legal and General Modular Homes. Overseeing appraisal and valuation of development sites, liaising with key external and internal stakeholders such as design team members and local authorities. Developing an understanding of our key customers' long-term development plans and providing input to the product development plan to maximise the sale of both Modular products and the broader L&G offering. Developing and managing bid strategies and obtaining approval in line with LGMH delegated authorities. Developing the pricing and negotiation strategy for each bid and leading negotiations with customers to ensure they are successfully converted into new business. About you: We seek people who are high performing and live and breathe our values of Straightforward, Purposeful, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Cost & Value. We are looking for individuals that have the following skills and knowledge: Degree educated with a recognised commercial/ construction qualification. Experience in a Land or Partnership management role preferably in the housing/construction industry. Key understanding of the land acquisition process. Strong commercial acumen to develop viability appraisals. A strong appreciation of the residential sector value streams. Knowledge of the UK housing market in particular; Housing Associations, Private Rented Sector, Regulated Social Providers, Local Authorities and the associated funding streams. Proven track record in customer relationship management. Experience in bid leadership and work winning. Project Management experience including risk management.You will: Have an adaptable style, able to see things from other's point of view. Be a team player who works collaboratively with L&G colleagues. Drive business performance and have a natural ability to challenge and drive towards solution -oriented action. Be decisive, while working at pace and thoughtful about problem solving. Our Benefits: Excellent Pension Scheme, Car allowance, 25 days Holiday plus statutory bank holidays, Share Schemes, Family Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Salary sacrifice and savings scheme, discretionary bonus, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Mobile App allowing for day-to-day savings and deals at a large number of retailers in the UK, Branded Work Wear. Imagine a home designed for life, built by the best people, transformed by cutting edge technology to get the job done in half the time. Picture a community coming to life, a housing crisis solved using state-of-the-art materials. That's the world of tomorrow - and we're building it today. Here at Legal & General Modular Homes, our vision is to make the housing market fairer for all. We design, manufacture, construct and install high quality, precision-engineered homes in dry, controlled conditions. Our 555,000 sq ft factory in Yorkshire (Europe's largest) has the capacity to produce up to 3,500 affordable, sustainable homes per year, creating progressive careers across multiple disciplines. Please note that due the large volume of applications, we are unable to respond individually with feedback. L&G Modular Homes is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications relevant to the role and not influenced by age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status
Confidential
Chelmsford, Essex
In a Nutshell… We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Land Manager to join our team within Vistry Housebuilding Eastern, at our Chelmsford 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. This position would suit an existing Senior Land Manager or an experienced Land Manager who can demonstrate that they are ready to setup into a more senior position with the responsibilities that comes with the job title. 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 bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working arrangements possible for this role 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum Free private healthcare from your start date Company contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 3 x your annual salary Sharesave scheme Cycle to work scheme - up to £3000 Support with a professional membership Denplan, GymFlex and many more…In return, what we would like from you… Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Expected to be educated to a minimum of Degree standard (on a relevant course) or with suitable alternative experience Computer literate and able to use Excel, Word and PowerPoint to a good standard. Professional manner commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the Company Highly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation Highly numerate with the ability to undertake residual valuations for land appraisals, undertake comparable sales valuations and provided sensitivity analysis Demonstrable track record of buying land A good understanding of legal obligations Proven list of contacts in the area In-depth knowledge and understanding of planning authorities Strong mathematic and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information In depth understanding of budget management Excellent negotiation and networking skills A pragmatic approach to problem solving Excellent communication skills Able to work under pressure Able to work with a high degree of accuracy A methodical approach to working practices Decision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solving Able to influence and persuade others Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach A self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum in projects Willing 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 unauthorized useFinally, let's tell you about us… Vistry Group came together at the start of 2020, bringing together the energy, talent and deep-rooted experience of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships. With a wide range of skills, experience, and backgrounds - we have come together to live our values of Integrity, Caring and Quality. We are all about people, and it is our people, around 3000 of us, who have created a UK top-five housebuilder, with a five-star rating. We care about the wellbeing of our people and we value diversity and inclusion, seeking to create a supportive, dynamic environment where talented and dedicated people can develop their career. Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group - we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us - we will always be happy to help
In a Nutshell… We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Land Manager to join our team within Vistry Housebuilding Eastern, at our Chelmsford 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. This position would suit an existing Senior Land Manager or an experienced Land Manager who can demonstrate that they are ready to setup into a more senior position with the responsibilities that comes with the job title. 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 bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working arrangements possible for this role 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum Free private healthcare from your start date Company contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 3 x your annual salary Sharesave scheme Cycle to work scheme - up to £3000 Support with a professional membership Denplan, GymFlex and many more…In return, what we would like from you… Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Expected to be educated to a minimum of Degree standard (on a relevant course) or with suitable alternative experience Computer literate and able to use Excel, Word and PowerPoint to a good standard. Professional manner commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the Company Highly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation Highly numerate with the ability to undertake residual valuations for land appraisals, undertake comparable sales valuations and provided sensitivity analysis Demonstrable track record of buying land A good understanding of legal obligations Proven list of contacts in the area In-depth knowledge and understanding of planning authorities Strong mathematic and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information In depth understanding of budget management Excellent negotiation and networking skills A pragmatic approach to problem solving Excellent communication skills Able to work under pressure Able to work with a high degree of accuracy A methodical approach to working practices Decision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solving Able to influence and persuade others Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach A self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum in projects Willing 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 unauthorized useFinally, let's tell you about us… Vistry Group came together at the start of 2020, bringing together the energy, talent and deep-rooted experience of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships. With a wide range of skills, experience, and backgrounds - we have come together to live our values of Integrity, Caring and Quality. We are all about people, and it is our people, around 3000 of us, who have created a UK top-five housebuilder, with a five-star rating. We care about the wellbeing of our people and we value diversity and inclusion, seeking to create a supportive, dynamic environment where talented and dedicated people can develop their career. Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group - we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us - we will always be happy to help
