Job title: Land Director
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0LA
About us
We are Churchill Retirement PLC, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement house building sector and we’re looking for people like you.
We’re a family-owned business and we’re going places, proud of what we do and the people we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing over 700 people and growing all the time.
We are proud of our beautiful, quality and purpose-built one and two bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Our developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence.
We’ve won a host of awards; We have been recognised by The Sunday Times as the 4th best company to work for and in 2016 became the first ever retirement living specialist to have been named overall ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards.
About the role
We are recruiting for a Land Director to lead and support our Eastern regional Land Team based in our St Albans office.
You will be responsible for acquiring land and will be familiar with working to policies and standard company practises as you ensure site selection is in accordance with the defined criteria.
You will maintain budgetary control over all aspects of the Land Department’s operations including approving any additional costs on land projects and agree exceptions to project budgets, so that profit margins are maintained.
You will be a motivating, supportive manager, leading a team of Land Buyers; responsible for their career development, setting and meeting their targets and conducting any necessary training and one to ones.
Your communication skills will be professional and able to build working internal and extern relationships; in particular with the Regional Managing Director, Main Board and Solicitors, representatives of Local Authorities, Estate Agents and Surveyors.
The role comes with extensive travel requirements within in the region; therefore you must have a valid UK Drivers License.
The hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 9am – 5.30pm and Fridays, 9am – 5pm.
About you
You will have been previously in a Senior Management post with experience in buying Land for residential developments.
A proven track record in land purchase is essential and would be desirable if you have a sector associated qualification such as an RICS or MRTPI qualification also.
You will have advanced negotiation skills with tact and the ability to influence other people with clear, professional communication skills and confidence to present in meetings.
How you’ll be rewarded
Company Values – TORCH – Trust / Openness / Respect / Communication / Honesty
We are looking for the very best people to join our business and adopt our values so if you want to be part of our success story apply today.
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Land Director • St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0LA
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