Land and Partnerships Director

Vistry Partnerships – Our Story:

Delivering homes and revitalising communities is at the heart of what we do. Working with local authorities, housing associations and investors, we create lasting partnerships and deliver vibrant, sustainable places to live.

As a leading regeneration specialist, we have offices throughout England and a strong national footprint. With over 100 sites currently in production, we are recognised as an innovative and collaborative industry leader, focused on creating as many new homes of all tenures as possible.

In a Nutshell:

As our Land and Partnerships Director, you will lead the land department in the acquisition of sites to deliver mixed tenure and land–led schemes.

You will form strong relationships with agents, land promoters and RPs to deliver land–led, mixed tenure and contracting opportunities.

What we would like from you:

Key Responsibilities –

Facilitate, manage and promote the purchase of land.
To monitor the land bank and maintain supply as is necessary.
To purchase land as profitably as possible, bearing in mind the required profit margins of the company.
To monitor local plans throughout the region.
To report at regional board meetings, preparing reports for the same.
Review land authorisation packs before seeking MD, RMD and main board approval.
To undertake market research and gain market and competitor knowledge.
To lead the tendering process for land offers and contracting opportunities.
Alongside the Technical Director, prepare, submit and closely monitor planning applications to ensure site starts in line the business plan.
Form and maintain strong relationships with local agents, promoters and RPs.
Contribute effectively to the running of the region through your membership of the regional board of directors.
Attend regional management meetings to advise on land issues. Ensure the team is aware of its progress towards achieving the Region's targets and if practicable, influence accordingly.
Challenge critical stages in the process where 'bottle necks' tend to appear to ensure that issues are being resolved, with particular attention paid to delays being incurred between purchasing land and starting on site.
Participate as a member of the Regional Management team to implement improved cost effective systems.
As part of the Regional Management team, ensure customer care scores contribute to HBF 5* status on mixed tenure sites.
Monitor costs regularly to ensure that budgets are not exceeded.

Competencies –

Degree in Estate Management or equivalent
Demonstrable track record of buying land in the North West
A good understanding of legal obligations
Proven list of contacts in the North West
In–depth knowledge and understanding of planning authorities and the planning process
Strong mathematic and IT ability
Ability to assess and analyse information
In depth understanding of budget management
Excellent negotiation and networking skills
A pragmatic approach to problem solving
Excellent communication skills
Able to get buy–in from other departments
Able to work under pressure
Able to work with a high degree of accuracy
A methodical approach to working practices
Decision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solving
Able to influence and persuade others
Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach
A self starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum on projects

The Good Stuff:

Vistry Partnerships is a fast paced and exciting place to work. We offer our employees multiple opportunities to learn, develop and nurture successful careers with us.

Some of our key benefits include???

Competitive salary and package
28 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
Private Healthcare
Sharesave scheme
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance (role and geographic dependant)
Support with a professional membership

Vistry Group brings together the energy and talents of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships).

With developments from Northumberland to Cornwall and Cheshire to Norfolk, Vistry Group will be delivering around 12,000 homes a year across the country, this makes us one of the top five housebuilders in the UK.

We are a real powerhouse of a business with a focus on delivering for our people, our customers, our clients, our contractors and our shareholders