Job title: Senior Land Manager
Location: Eastern Region - Based out of our regional office in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0LA.
About us
We are ChurchillRetirement Living, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement housebuilding sector and we’re looking for people like you.
We’re afamily-run, privately-owned business and we’re going places. We’re proud ofwhat we do, and the people we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for thefuture, now employing over 500 people and growing all the time.
We pride ourselveson building beautiful, quality, purpose-built one and two bedroom apartments indesirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independentlifestyle in later life. Developments are designed to take away all the hassleand fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peaceof mind and independence.
We’ve won a hostof awards; most recently we became the first ever retirement living specialistto have been named overall ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards.
About the role
We are recruiting for acommercially astute Senior Land Manager to support our business’ growth withinthe Eastern region, based at our office in St Albans.
You will motivate,develop and manage our land team to investigate and appraise all possible sitesfor development within our eastern region.
As our Senior Land Manager, you’ll be working closely withthe Land Director as well our planning, construction and design teams on a dayto day basis. The role is fastmoving and sociable; you’ll liaise with Local Authorities, Estate Agents andLand Owners on a day to day basis. You’ll be required to make a minimum number of recommendations topurchase land in line with the Regional Land objectives.
Excitingly, you’ll have the opportunity tohelp the company grow through the acquisition of new sites. You’ll see your efforts rewarded withsuccessful planning applications and customers who love their independent, safeand secure home - knowing you’ve had a part to play in this.
Your duties will include finding new sites forthe company to purchase, negotiating the purchase of them and undertakingdetailed reviews of settlements.
Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 9.00amto 5.30pm and 9.00am to 5.00pm on Friday. Please note that overtime may berequired during peak times and frequent travel outside of the office isrequired.
About you
You’ll have extensive Land experience within theproperty sector, ideally experience of acquiring Land in city & town centres, the ability to influence decisions using appropriate methodsand facts and proven negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
You will also havedemonstrable man management experience including conducting training andone-to-ones.
You will beanalytical, a driven individual with a hunger for success, will enjoy meetingtargets and overcoming challenges.
It’s essential that you have a valid UKdrivers license and a competent driver as you’ll be spending a large proportionof your time out of the office.
How you’ll berewarded
1. Competitive salary
2. Bonus scheme
3. Annual holidayentitlement - 24 days minimum + Bank Holidays
4. Company car or cash for caralternative
5. Group Personal PensionPlan
6. Life Assurance
7. Private Individual MedicalInsurance
8. Mothercare vouchers -£200 to all expectant mums and dads
9. Day off on your birthday
10. Childcare Voucher Scheme
11. EyeCare Reimbursement Scheme
12. ProfessionalSubscriptions
13. TrainingCourses
14. Professionaldevelopment
If you want to be part of our success story sendyour CV and a covering letter to