Trainee / Graduate Land Buyer – New Business

Trainee / Graduate Land Buyer – New Business
Walton-on-Thames or London
£28,000 per annum
35 hours per week
Permanent
 
PA Housing is an award-winning provider of affordable, quality homes, but our business is about more than property – it’s about people. We aim to put our residents at the centre of everything we do and offer first class services to all.

Our business is built around decades of experience in the social housing sector across the Midlands, London, Home Counties and the South East.  We hold a stock of more than 24,000 homes and employ 600 plus staff to provide a high standard of service to our householders.

Our success and our plans for the future would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff members. Every one of our employees help to make a difference to the lives of our residents and other local people, and we look after our team members well.
 
We currently have an opportunity for a Trainee/ Graduate Land Buyer – New Business to join our dedicated team in Walton-on-Thames/ London and we really want to hear from you if;
 

• You have a qualification in Estate Management or relevant A level passes as well as 2 years relevant experience;
• The capacity to take on responsibility from day one.
• You are able to draft reports to support the acquisition of land and appointment of a contractor;
• The drive and ambition to succeed in an exciting and challenging environment
• Good levels of communications skills with the necessity to liaise with stakeholders
• Good time management and ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to solve issues efficiently and effectively.

 
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as an integral part of a dedicated Development team. You will work with the Senior Land Buyer to identify, appraise, negotiate and acquire land for affordable rents, shared ownership and private sale.
 
Within this role, you will assist with the appraising of new business opportunities, acquisition of land and contributing towards the effective financial appraisal, cash management flow and management of projects.

We recognise that people are at the heart of our business and that success is dependent on enthusiastic and committed colleagues.  We make sure they feel supported and encourage a culture of opportunity and learning to enable colleagues to fulfil their potential and make a real difference to peoples lives every day.
 
Working for PA is incredibly rewarding. Everyone in our team makes a difference to people in the diverse and vibrant communities we serve.
 
In return, we reward our staff for their dedication by offering competitive salaries and an excellent range of employee benefits including:
 

• 26 days annual leave entitlement per annum plus bank holidays (pro rated for part time roles)
• Opportunities to develop your career through internal and external training, professional qualifications, career coaching etc.
• Generous pension scheme
• Health Cash plan for discounted optical, dental and health
• Childcare vouchers
• Perkbox -  High street discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Walton on Thames is located 10 minutes from the M3 and 30 minutes from the M25
• Our London offices are near Borough Market and Southwark Street tube station

 
There is an expectation that a new employee will not be eligible for transfers, promotions or secondments for a period of 6 months.
 
If you require any of the attachments in a different format or you require support with the application process please do not hesitate to contact us via the email address below.
As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, PA Housing welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups and disabled candidates.  
    
NO AGENCIES
 
Closing date: Midnight, 17th February 2019.