Land Manager

The Vacancy

About You

We are seeking a high-calibre, commercially astute Land Manager / Senior Land Buyer to play a pivotal role in strengthening our land function and driving the continued growth of our development portfolio.

You bring a proven track record in land acquisition within the housebuilding or property sector, with demonstrable success in sourcing, negotiating and securing high-quality sites. You possess in-depth market knowledge across Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire, supported by a well-established network of agents, landowners, and key regional stakeholders.

You are a confident and credible dealmaker, comfortable leading complex negotiations and navigating opportunities from initial identification through to completion. With strong commercial acumen, you rigorously assess viability, challenge assumptions, and ensure all opportunities align with strategic objectives and return expectations.

Thriving in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, you combine strategic thinking with a hands-on, proactive approach. You are highly active in the market, spending significant time sourcing opportunities, while working collaboratively with planning, technical and commercial teams to maximise site potential.

You are an influential communicator, able to build trust and drive outcomes across a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, consistently securing the best possible commercial position for the business.

This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to be in either our Altrincham or Coventry office a minimum of one day per week, with the remainder of your time focused on sourcing land opportunities across the region.

We will give you:

Financial:

• Competitive Salary + Land Bonuses
• Company Pension Scheme
• Choice of Company Car/Car Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Professional Subscriptions paid for

Lifestyle/Health & Wellbeing:

• 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• 2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Foundation)
• Health benefits such as Private Health Care; Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher
• Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers discounts and promotions
• Family Friendly Policies

Your Impact

As a Land Manager, you will play a key role in driving the region’s growth through land acquisition.

You will be responsible for:

• Identifying, sourcing and securing land opportunities across the target regions
• Driving land acquisition strategy to support business growth and delivery targets
• Leading negotiations with landowners, agents and stakeholders
• Supporting investment decisions through robust site appraisal and commercial insight
• Managing risk and opportunity throughout the acquisition process
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful site progression

What we are looking for

You are a results-driven land professional who thrives on sourcing opportunities and closing deals.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in a Land Manager / Senior Land Buyer role
• Strong knowledge of the Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire land markets
• A successful track record of land acquisition and deal negotiation
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a wider team strategy
• A proactive, field-based approach to sourcing land opportunities

Apply today to be part of a growing and ambitious Land team.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!

The Benefits

• 24 days annual leave
• Pension plan
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance helpline
• Health screening
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Long service award