Key Purpose of Role To manage the Land Department, being responsible for all land purchase activity from overseeing the identification and negotiation of immediate and strategic development opportunities, alongside overseeing the internal management of the land bid process, delivery of planning applications and securing land purchases from inception through to their conclusion to meet the Company’s annual land targets. Key Duties / Responsibilities Management of the Company In accordance with corporate responsibility for the business, work effectively as part of the senior management team and take a “whole company” perspective to managing issues. The Land Director has corporate governance responsibilities which extend across all business areas and which require the post holder to actively promote best practice throughout the company. The Land Director, along with all Directors within the company, has overall business responsibility for the management of the company; including the general running of the company, setting budgets, minimising risks, maximising opportunities, achieving the company’s targets, and seeking to positively influence the progression and growth of the company. Management of the Land Team Responsible for effectively managing the company’s Land function to ensure best practices are followed, continued development of the team, costs are controlled, the Department maximises revenue generation and contribution to the company’s operating profit and increases the value added to the company. Land Identification Maintain a high profile with external property contacts by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with local authorities, local agents, landowners and other developers within the company’s geographical area, in pursuit of opportunities for the company. Act as a conduit between the Land and other internal departments, to ensure opportunities are optimised and effective working relationships are developed to assist in the land acquisition process. Land Appraisal With ultimate responsibility for site appraisals, ensure that acquisition proposals are presented, in an objective and professional manner, with required input from other departments and in line with company procedures, for approval by the Group Managing Director. In liaison with the Technical Department, responsible for the appointment of external professionals and consultants in relation to site appraisal and if required ultimately project management of certain opportunities. Land Acquisition Responsible for all land purchase activity, and for maintaining the company’s land schedule. Responsible for securing the sale of all affordable housing units on all development sites. Overseeing the tender process, securing the sale contract through to legally completing the properties on each site in line with the business’ delivery programme. To ensure that land procurement is compliant with annual budgets and forecasts and the company’s requirements for land acquisition are fully complied with. Contribute devising company strategy in consultation with the Yorkshire Managing Director and other company directors, devise and implement appropriate land acquisition strategies within the company. Responsible for all projects from initial site identification, appraisal, and approval to the point of purchase and implementable planning consent being obtained, in line with budgets and for liaising with all internal departments and external consultants/authorities accordingly. Staffing Ensure the right calibre of staff are recruited, and in accordance with company policies and procedures. Lead, motivate, communicate with, develop, appraise and performance manage staff to ensure they are fully motivated to achieve best performance to meet the company’s objectives. Ensure the department operates in accordance with company policies and procedures. Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the company Health & Safety Policy to ensure a safe working environment within the department. Qualifications Degree (or equivalent) OR Qualified by experience. Experience Experience within a housebuilding Company or similar role. Key knowledge and skills Strong literacy and numerical skills. Effective decision-making skills. Excellent verbal communication and negotiating skills. Able to adopt effective influencing styles. Delivers on time and to target. Personal attributes Highly motivated and able to develop self and lead others