Land and Partnerships Manager

Land and Partnerships Manager

There has never been a better time to join Allison Homes and be part of our journey to deliver our exciting plans.

Allison Homes is a housebuilder operating in Central, Eastern and Southwest England employing approximately 240 employees across 3 regions with an exciting growth plan.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans and goals. Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone.

Allison Homes are proud of their people and collaboration and teamwork is key to everything we do.

We are looking for people who want to be part of our journey and grow their career along with our success.

Location

Allison Homes Group

Hampton, Peterborough

Land and Partnerships Manager role

The Land and Partnerships Manager role is based in our Peterborough office and is responsible for the identification, appraisal, and acquisition of development sites, working closely with the planning and technical teams to ensure maximum contribution is achieved from all land purchases.

The acquisition of suitable land for building is the lifeblood of the Allison Homes business. Historically, the company has specialised in strategic land promotion and acquisition but now wants to supplement this with increased immediate opportunities. Establishing and maintaining a high profile and good relationships with property contacts from local authorities, agents, landowners and other developers is a key aspect of the role, as is an imaginative and entrepreneurial mindset.

In this role you will be working with Registered Providers, PRS and LA partners to identify and acquire land and secure development agreements for ‘Partnership’ projects.

Key Duties

  • Identification, appraisal and acquisiton of development sites, including financial analysis, contract negotiation and offer submission.
  • Establishing and maintaining a high profile and good relationships with property contacts from local authorities, agents, landowners and other developers
  • Monitor the company’s land database.
  • Maintain knowledge of all commercial, legal, planning, and technical aspects relating to the acquisition and development of land and associated agreements.
  • Ensure that land files are maintained in accordance with company policy and procedures.
  • Update the Board and senior management team on potential and existing land acquisitions, ensuring that opportunities are brought to their attention in a timely manner.
  • Work with Registered Providers, PRS and LA partners to identify and acquire land and secure development agreements for ‘Partnership’ projects.

The Person

  • Qualification to degree standard in a relevant subject, e.g., Planning, Property Surveying, Technical Engineering, and/or with membership of professional institute is preferred.
  • Familiarity with all aspects of land purchase, including sales, commercial, technical, design and legal.
  • Ability to articulate and remain credible and calm under pressure.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team or in isolation and manage external working relationships.
  • Organised and self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of projects.
  • Outstanding negotiating and influencing skills, and a confident and professional networker.
  • An innovative thinker with initiative and an entrepreneurial mindset, able to seek out and pursue potential development opportunities.
  • A highly efficient project manager with good problem-solving ability.
  • Computer literate.
  • Sound technical knowledge with good financial/commercial acumen.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good IT skills including XL, Word, PowerPoint.

What you get in return

  • Competitive salary
  • Simply Health Cash Plan
  • Company Pension
  • Discretionary Bonus or Commission Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • House purchase discount scheme on Allison Homes

If this sounds like you, join us and be part of Allison Homes future success. (Closing date 12th April 2024)

How to apply

Please send us your CV along with an optional covering letter ideally including details of your current salary and notice period to cv@allison-homes.com

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, and therefore you should apply for this job as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted.