Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures
Negotiate terms and securing sites, including initial due diligence, formulating offers, managing the legal process and obtaining the necessary internal approvals in a timely and robust manner
Monitor the strategic land portfolio having regard to national and local planning policy to identify where opportunities/risks exist
Oversee the promotion of the strategic land bank, appointing and managing external consultants (where required), and liaising with other internal functions including technical and sales
Assist in preparing planning applications/appeals
Co-ordinate the viability process and agreeing land values with owners/agents
Ensure landowners and their agents are kept fully updated on a regular basis
Identify new development opportunities through a range of methods such as examination of statutory development plans, housing land audits, potential change of use, liaising with agents and utilising an extensive contact base
Requirements
degree
planning
legal
negotiation
geography
initiative
Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Individual who is ideally, either qualified to degree standard in a relevant subject such as Planning or Surveying or commensurate experience.
A proven track record in successfully promoting land through the planning system
Familiarity with all legal and contractual aspects of the land process
Able to communicate with a wide range of people, engender rapport and trust, and develop and maintain key contacts
Exceptional negotiating and influencing skills; a confident and professional networker
Sound geographical knowledge of the area
An excellent understanding of the planning system and planning policy at both local and national levels
Ability to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects
Benefits
26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)