Land Manager

• Identify potential development and regeneration sites aligned with business plan and local authority priorities
• Undertake high-level site appraisals, including ownership constraints, planning policy context, title issues, access, and abnormal risks
• Develop and implement land assembly strategies, including phased acquisition and collaboration with multiple landowners where required
• Lead negotiations for the acquisition of land and property interests, including freehold, leasehold, options, promotion, overage, and conditional contracts
• Instruct and manage external advisers (agents, valuers, solicitors) to progress acquisitions efficiently and in line with governance requirements
• Support disposals of land where appropriate, ensuring best consideration and alignment with wider development objectives
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practice, including public sector governance requirements
• Lead the land and property aspects of the planning consent process, working closely with planning consultants and local authority officers
• Support the promotion of sites through the Local Plan process, including preparation of landowner agreements and evidence submissions
• Manage landowner inputs to planning applications, including legal agreements, certificates, and land referencing
• Support negotiations relating to planning obligations, land-controlled infrastructure, and access arrangements
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with landowners, developers, statutory bodies, and local stakeholders
• Act as a key point of contact for landowners throughout acquisition and consenting processes, ensuring clear communication and expectation management
• Represent company in meetings and negotiations with external partners and public sector bodies
• Identify and manage land-related risks including title defects, ransom strips, third-party rights, and viability impacts
• Prepare and present reports, option appraisals, and recommendations for internal approvals and board-level decision making
• Maintain accurate land and property records and contribute to land strategies and pipeline reporting
• Contribute to the creation of a positive culture in line with company's values
• Show commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and ensure this is reflected in all activities
• Ensure a safe working environment is promoted across the business
• Contribute to the financial performance of the business, in line with role responsibilities
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested

• Demonstrable experience in land acquisition, site assembly, or development land management
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and land-related consenting processes
• Proven ability to negotiate robust land agreements and manage professional advisers
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including landowners, developers, and public sector bodies
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance risk, value, and deliverability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing for senior stakeholders
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline such as Real Estate, Surveying, Planning, or Property

• Experience working within a local authority, arm's-length development company, or regeneration context
• Knowledge of compulsory purchase processes or strategic land promotion
• Experience supporting housing-led or mixed-use regeneration projects
• Understanding of public sector governance and decision-making processes

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