Land Manager

Job Description

About Network HomesWe are a charitable housing association driven by social objectives to make a positive impact on the places we work in, for the long-term. We have an ambition to deliver a minimum of a thousand homes by March 2023, deliver first class customer service and strengthen our residents trust in us as a landlord.We own and manage over 20,000 homes across London, Hertfordshire and the South East and are a sector leader amongst the G15 group of London’s largest housing associations. We fundamentally believe in the importance to everyone of a safe, secure, and decent home.We foster a positive working culture because we’re passionate about our people. Recognised as a Sunday Times 100 Employer in 2019 we have outstanding levels of engagement amongst our people. And we’re focused on becoming even smarter, better, faster, and stronger with our digital transformation programme which included the delivery of our brand new, modern, stylish offices which we moved into in July 2020.Network Homes is firmly committed to making sure that our organisation and the communities in which we work are safe places for people to be who they are and live the way they choose. The commitment was recognised at the Housing Heroes awards 2019 where our Equality and Diversity Engagement Group picked up a key award and is demonstrated by us being founding partners for Leadership 2025, the initiative to increase the ethnic diversity of housing’s leadership, and Pledge Pioneers for House Proud, a scheme designed to ensure Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer residents are able to enjoy their homes without fear of discrimination.About the roleDo you have a good understanding of property development with experience of obtaining land for development purposesAre you looking for a fresh opportunity with an organisation where you can develop, thrive, and be supported to take your career to the next levelIf so, we have an excellent opportunity for you!We are currently looking for a Land Manager on a permanent contract. This is an excellent opportunity where you will manage your own development projects which will include land, S106 and package deals. You will assess opportunities on Network’s existing estates, liaise with external developers, housebuilders and agents and work on public sector bid teams to help secure exciting new sites for the business.You will have excellent communication skills and will thrive on working collaboratively with your colleagues and external third parties to develop strong and lasting professional relationships.To be successful, you will understand affordable housing, property development and be comfortable using financial models/appraisal software. You will have strong numeracy skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.You will have previous experience of working with others to manage projects through the acquisition and planning process and commercial negotiations.You will be confident, flexible with a can-do attitude comfortable presenting thoughts and findings to senior members of the development team.If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!Rewards and BenefitsWe’re committed to making Network a really great place to work. As well as offering a positive culture we offer a generous pay and benefits package, some of which are listed below:

27 days annual leave – plus an extra day for every year of service

Ability to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per year

Enrolment into our pension scheme with a minimum 4% contribution rate

Flexible and agile working

Season ticket loan

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Perkbox – offering loads of discounts in popular restaurants/movie tickets/gym etc.

We really care about personal development so this role will offer an excellent opportunity for you to develop your career, but also to make a real impact and difference to the service we provide to our customers.Disability Confident CommitmentWe are committed to equal opportunities. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for our post.Circle Back Initiative EmployerWe are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every application