Creating and building beautiful award-winning homes is what we do at Dandara. Homes that combine innovative design with only the highest standards of quality which is something we have been doing for over 30 years. It's part of the reason why we're one of the UK's most respected private housebuilders. And so is how we work with local communities to ensure our homes are designed in such a way that they enhance and complement their surroundings beautifully. About the role The successful Senior Land Manager will be working with us to broaden our land acquisition in our hugely successful North Home Counties Region that is enjoying huge successes currently. What you will do: Responsible for the identification and negotiation of land and development opportunities Regularly liaising with landowners, agents, and council contacts. Reporting to the Divisional Head of Land you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise and be responsible for the acquisition of sites as laid down in the land purchase programme. Supporting the delivery of key business performance targets. Managing internal stakeholders and external consultants?to ensure smooth and timely delivery of development projects through to construction. Get involved with bids across all opportunities, including single family build to rent. You will communicate with internal and external parties towards the exchange of contracts and subsequent legal completions Both short and medium term in line with budget and forecast requirements What you will have: An innovative and creative approach to problem-solving and deal-making. Ability to build rapport and utilise the network to grow land opportunities Strong negotiation, communication, numeracy, report writing, data analysis, IT proficiency (inc MS Excel), project management and presentation skills Planning/property-related degree Experience as a Land Manager with a recognised house builder. Extensive knowledge of newbuild housing Ideally RICS qualified What we will offer you £Competitive basic salary Car Allowance Discretionary Annual Bonus 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme - EAP Health Hero digital doctor - 24 hr virtual help and appointments Health Assured Wisdom App Competitive parental leave 3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4) Cycle to Work Scheme Employer matched pension scheme of up to 5% Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers, airport parking and reduced gym membership Important note for Recruitment Agencies Please do not send, by any means, unsolicited Resumes (i) in response to any of our roles, (ii) to any of our employees or any person engaged by us, or (iii) to any of our regional businesses, including our head office. Any unsolicited Resumes received by us shall be deemed to be our property. Any candidate submitted to us by an Agency via an unsolicited Resume shall be deemed to have been referred by that Agency free of commission, fee or any other charge (Fees). We are not liable for any Fees relating to the engagement of any person resulting from an unsolicited Resume and will not pay a Fee to any Agency that is not an Appointed Agency.