Assistant Land Buyer - Norfolk, United States - Barratt Developments plc

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Location **Assistant Land Buyer - Norfolk**

**Assistant Land Buyer - Norfolk**

Function: Operations Location: Home Counties Hours Per Week: 37.5 * Invalid Vacancy Type: Permanent Careers Site Advertising End Date: 22 Mar 2022 Salary Details: Competitive *

Assistant Land Buyer - Norfolk

Support the Land team in the identification and acquisition of sites, assisting in project acquisition from identification, diligence, offer, contract, purchase, planning to pre-start on the sites acquired

Assist with the maintenance and expansion of the Divisions key contact base, e.g. land agents, land owners

Assist the Development Director/Land Manager on major projects and with other relevant duties as required

Support the team to produce professional land packs, ensuring accurate bids are placed for land

Carry out significant amounts of travel and some out of hours working, e.g. planning committees

Act in accordance with Group policies, systems and procedures

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

Sound geographical knowledge of the area preferred

Ability to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects

Articulate, clear and credible individual, with the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast paced environment

Ability to communicate with a wide range of people, engender rapport and trust, and develop and maintain key contacts

Exceptional negotiating and influencing skills; a confident and professional networker

An innovative thinker, with the drive to seek out and pursue potential development opportunities

Preference will be given to those familiar with all aspects of land purchase (maximisation of offer, market research, technical, commercial disciplines) sales, commercial, technical, design, legal aspects

This team is responsible for identifying and sourcing the best locations for new developments. Its fast moving and, in todays climate, extremely competitive and commercial in its focus.

While we need to be commercial and competitive in bidding for sought after land, we also need to be imaginative in identifying other possibilities such as land that currently doesnt have planning permission. Its a complex area of our work, and one thats under intense commercial scrutiny and pressure. Its also the lifeblood of our business, which makes this teams work even more vital and far-reaching. Entrepreneurial and imaginative in your thinking, youll need to be a good assessor of risks, and an even better relationship builder.

Reporting to the Land Manager or Senior Land Manager, you will assist the Development Director and Land Department in securing an adequate land bank to meet the needs and targets of the business.

You will be expected to:

Our Company and Benefits Weve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder twelve years in a row for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. Thats more than any other major housebuilder. Its because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Developments PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

Competitive Salary

Competitive Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years continuous service up to 28 days)

Choice of Flexible Benefits

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies