Land Director

In a Nutshell…
We have a great opportunity for a Land Director to join our team within Vistry North East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Land Director you will be responsible for managing efficiently on a day-to-day basis the resources and personnel in the land department in order to manage the acquisition of land and maintain a good quality land bank. The Land Director will manage, secure and safeguard the region's balance sheet assets whether or not through the promotion of and submission of applications for development of the region's land assets.
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 possible (dependent on role)
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
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
Degree in Estate Management or equivalent
Demonstrable track record of buying land in the regional area
Proven senior experience within Land & Planning for a PLC developer
A good understanding of legal obligations
Proven list of contacts in the region
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 projectsMore about the Land Director role…
Facilitate, manage and promote the purchase of land assets and maintain the region's balance sheet assets
Fully manage the planning process within the region
To monitor the land bank and aim to maintain supply as is necessary
To purchase land as profitably as possible, bearing in mind the required profit margins of the company
To monitor local plans throughout the region and manage the promotion of land within the strategic land bank
To report on all land asset issues and purchases at regional board meetings, preparing report for the same
To undertake market research and gain market and competitor knowledge
Contribute effectively to the running of the region through your membership of the regional board of directors
Attend region Management Team/Board meetings to advise on land issues. Ensure the team is aware of its progress towards achieving the Region's targets and if practicable, influence accordingly
Challenge critical stages in the process where 'bottle necks' tend to appear to ensure that issues are being resolved, with particular attention paid to delays being incurred between purchasing land and starting on site (the planning milestone control)
Participate as a member of the Regional Management team to implement improved cost effective systems
Ensure the technical department operates efficiently and cost effectively
Liaise with those responsible for financial matters and discuss the lad department on a regular basis with key stakeholders
Approve invoices and instigate contra-charges where applicable
Monitor costs regularly to ensure that budgets are not exceededFinally, 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.
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