Land Manager

As a Land Manager, you will play a key role in driving the region's growth through land acquisition. You will be responsible for:

• Identifying, sourcing and securing land opportunities across the target regions
• Driving land acquisition strategy to support business growth and delivery targets
• Leading negotiations with landowners, agents and stakeholders
• Supporting investment decisions through robust site appraisal and commercial insight
• Managing risk and opportunity throughout the acquisition process
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful site progression
  
  We are seeking a high-calibre, commercially astute Land Manager / Senior Land Buyer to play a pivotal role in strengthening our land function and driving the continued growth of our development portfolio.
You bring a proven track record in land acquisition within the housebuilding or property sector, with demonstrable success in sourcing, negotiating and securing high-quality sites. You possess in-depth market knowledge across Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire, supported by a well-established network of agents, landowners, and key regional stakeholders. You are a confident and credible dealmaker, comfortable leading complex negotiations and navigating opportunities from initial identification through to completion. With strong commercial acumen, you rigorously assess viability, challenge assumptions, and ensure all opportunities align with strategic objectives and return expectations. Thriving in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, you combine strategic thinking with a hands-on, proactive approach. You are highly active in the market, spending significant time sourcing opportunities, while working collaboratively with planning, technical and commercial teams to maximise site potential. You are an influential communicator, able to build trust and drive outcomes across a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, consistently securing the best possible commercial position for the business., You are a results-driven land professional who thrives on sourcing opportunities and closing deals. You will bring:
• Proven experience in a Land Manager / Senior Land Buyer role
• Strong knowledge of the Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire land markets
• A successful track record of land acquisition and deal negotiation
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a wider team strategy
• A proactive, field-based approach to sourcing land opportunities
  
  As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.
We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks … it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel … even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand

This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to be in either our Altrincham or Coventry office a minimum of one day per week, with the remainder of your time focused on sourcing land opportunities across the region. We will give you: Financial:
• Competitive Salary + Land Bonuses
• Company Pension Scheme
• Choice of Company Car/Car Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Professional Subscriptions paid for
Lifestyle/Health & Wellbeing:
• 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• 2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy & Stone Foundation)
• Health benefits such as Private Health Care; Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher
• Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers discounts and promotions
• Family Friendly Policies