Business Development & Land Manager

Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?

Here at Grand Union, we are more than just a financially strong Housing Association, we are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing lifelong homes for our customers. We provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but we also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.

We are passionate about our communities and we are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver our service goals and supporting the next generations into a career in Housing.

About the role:
This post will identify and deliver new homes, promote our wider business and deliver proactive relationship management.  You will work to generate new opportunities and progress them through feasibility assessment, negotiation and internal approvals.  You will take the lead on land, complete due diligence, obtain appropriate planning and procure build contracts. Partnership delivery will be key. 

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with agencies, including planning authorities, to develop new housing schemes
• Strategic level experience in the development of new business
• A track record of successfully managing home building risks on a range of tenures including market sale
• Experience of working with Homes England and/or other public funding authority procedures

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 after five year’s service
• Aviva Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution 
• Cash allowance/essential Car user allowances where specified
• Up to 3 paid professional subscriptions
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free life assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Health cash-plan including employee assistance
• Regular bonus points from our GUS Intranet, which lead to vouchers  
• Free parking at all our offices
• Discounted cinema ticket

If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to our customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, we want to hear from you.

You are just one click away from starting your journey with us …