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Land Manager – Care Developments & Luxury Retirement Living (North West England)
Join a market-leading developer of state of the art care developments and luxury retirement living schemes throughout the UK.
Due to continued growth, this business is seeking an experienced Land Manager to help expand the portfolio in the North West of England.
About the Role:
As a Land Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing land/sites for care home developments that align with the company’s objectives. Your focus will be on securing opportunities in the North West region, ensuring projects meet the company's growth targets. You will report to the Land Director and play a critical role in driving the land acquisition strategy.
This position offers flexible, hybrid working, with travel required to the company's head office in Leeds and potential sites.
Key Responsibilities:
* Market Research & Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landowners, and developers in the North West region to identify new land opportunities.
* Land Appraisal: Work with the land team to assess potential sites using the company’s land appraisal system, including valuations, build costs, and technical and planning information.
* Negotiation: Prepare and negotiate offers to secure land opportunities that align with company budgets and forecasts.
* Knowledge Management: Stay up to date on technical, legal, and health and safety aspects of land acquisition and development.
* Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams to ensure a smooth land acquisition process and maximize opportunities.
* Portfolio Management: Maintain and manage the land portfolio and track progress through the development pipeline.
* Planning: Liaise with planning authorities and external consultants to ensure timely planning approvals.
What You’ll Need:
* A degree in Planning or Surveying or related discipline is preferred.
* RICS or RTPI membership is desirable.
* Strong attention to detail, negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
* Willingness to travel across the North West region to assess land opportunities and attend meetings.
What You’ll Get:
* Competitive salary up to £60,000, plus car allowance.
* Generous bonus scheme, with potential bonus earnings of £50,000+ per year. A £5,000 bonus is paid every time any team member successfully completes on a site, ensuring a collaborative and rewarding environment.
* Remote working flexibility.
* All professional fees covered.
* Opportunity for career progression with a forward-thinking, growing company.
If you’re an Assistant Land Manager or Land Manager looking for an exciting new career opportunity to shape the future of care and retirement living in the North West, then please get in touch