Assistant Land Manager

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Overview

Are you looking for an exciting career in residential development land and new homes? We are expanding our Butters John Bee Estate Agents Land & Development Team, covering the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Cheshire, and the North West.

The role will involve regular travel across the region together with the opportunity for an element of homeworking. Work will be allocated to suit the location of the individual who will ideally live within an hour's drive of the office (ST3 2NS).

Benefits

• Salary up to £40000 (basic £25000 + commission + benefits).
• Working hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Location: Office-based in Longton with regional travel and hybrid work flexibility.

About the Role

As an Assistant Land Manager, you will play a key role in researching land and new homes opportunities, supporting the team in winning new business, and assisting in the sale of residential development land via auction, informal tender, or private treaty. The role also involves valuation, development appraisal, new homes pricing, and land sales progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new land and development opportunities using online tools and marketing platforms.
• Support the team in securing new business by attending client and site meetings.
• Assist in marketing residential development sites, liaising with clients, managing enquiries, and progressing sales.
• Work closely with Butters John Bee (BJB) branches to promote auction land lots and negotiate with bidders.
• Attend team meetings and industry events.

Who Should Apply?

This role is ideal for:

• Graduates with a property-related degree (RICS APC support available).
• Estate agents looking to progress in land and development.
• Individuals with a "can-do" attitude, even without prior property experience.
• Those with land experience seeking a fresh opportunity.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed in property.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• IT proficient with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK manual driving licence (travel required).

No prior land experience? No problem! Full training and development will be provided.

Ready to take the next step in your property career? Apply today!

The Finer Details

To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need:

• Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006)
• We'll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of:
  Passport/Birth Certificate
• A clear copy of your valid Full UK Driving Licence

We will also need

• Proof of Address
• National Insurance

At some point(s) in your application process, you may be required to interview via video call.

Our Employee Assistance Programme offers up to six sessions of support and guidance, via telephone.

Company financial commitments to annual eye tests, and glasses, are subject to the terms stated in the company Eye Test Policy.

Employee referrals are subject to the terms stated in our Employee Referral Scheme.

Holiday entitlement of 30 paid days per annum (pro-rata) includes 22 days plus 8 bank holidays, with a day in lieu given back if employee has to work on a bank holiday.

Armed Forces Covenant:
Spicerhaart is a forces-friendly company offering many Estate Agency roles to those considering leaving the forces.

If you are looking for an exciting career, where you feel part of something bigger, and where your excellent communication skills come into play every single day, then the world of property sales and lettings could be for you.

Please visit: https://www.haart.co.uk/about-us/armed-forces-covenant/

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