Job Description
Land and Planning Director Land & Planning
Date Finalised/Last Reviewed: April 2018 Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Position Title: Function: Reports to:
Managing Director Direct Reports: Planning team, Land buyer, Land manager
Job summary/purpose: • To develop, implement and manage the risk to the Region’s land acquisition strategy, ensuring that the budget requirements of the Company are met. • To build and develop ongoing strong relationships at all levels with key individuals and groups of interested parties in the land acquisition and planning process e.g. Council Chief Executives, Directors of Planning & Regeneration, Local Communities, Ward Members, Local Objectors etc. • Provide and monitor land market activity on a continuing basis and react to opportunities. Be a proactive member of the local management team and successfully manage staff involved in the land acquisition and planning process. • Understand and respect the principles and strategic objectives of the Taylor Wimpey Business Strategy and ensure all team members (new and existing) are fully aware of its contents. Primary responsibilities: • Develop and implement the land acquisition strategy through the identification, acquisition, monitoring and delivery of sustainable opportunities, negotiating contracts to achieve the most favourable terms and conditions. • Co-ordinate and manage the planning application process working with key individuals both internally and externally to ensure successful delivery. • Ensure value improvement through smart land acquisition, outstanding management of the planning process and cost efficiency. • Build a network of strong relationships with key contacts within the geographical area to monitor land and market activity ensuring that Taylor Wimpey becomes the partner of choice for any new land opportunities. • As part of the Board of Management, have a clear understanding of other departments’ roles and responsibilities. Input into the development of the local business strategy to ensure future development and growth. • Recruit, retain and develop a strong land, planning and technical team. Undertake regular performance reviews, develop individuals’ skills and knowledge and manage any areas of concern in line with Company procedures. • Management of the land and development budget. • Any other duties as requested by the Managing Director. • Attend all modules of the Community Led Planning self-awareness programme.
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