Assistant Land Manager

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Land Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £46,521 Per Annum, plus Car Allowance

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Hybrid

Location: Prospect Head Office, Liverpool

Application note: If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please attach a current CV and covering letter. Riverside recruits to potential, not just on skills and experience, and we encourage applications even if you don’t meet all essential criteria.

Important: We accept applications from all valid UK work permissions. Riverside sponsorship license will be surrendered, so we cannot apply for any further sponsor ships.

As an Assistant Land Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the land team to identify, appraise, and secure residential development opportunities across the Northwest region. This position is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in land acquisition within a regional house builder, working closely with senior colleagues to deliver the company’s growth objectives. The role will involve sourcing both-mixed tenure and affordable-led housing schemes, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives of both Prospect and its parent Riverside.

We are looking for someone with:

• Degree in Property, Planning, Real Estate, or related discipline.
• Previous experience in land acquisition, property development, or estate agency
• Strong understanding of UK planning system and development process.

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

We are inclusive. Riverside values diversity in all its forms and fosters a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. We are a Disability Confident Employer and operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who declare a disability. If minimum requirements are met, they will be guaranteed an interview. We also operate an Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.

• Land Identification & Acquisition
• Assist in sourcing and securing land opportunities suitable for residential development.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, agents, and other stakeholders.
• Support negotiations for immediate land purchases and longer-term option agreements.
• Site Appraisal & Due Diligence
• Undertake initial site assessments, including planning policy reviews and market analysis.
• Liaise with internal teams (planning, technical, commercial) to evaluate site viability.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for land acquisition approvals.
• Planning & Development Support
• Assist in preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Monitor local authority planning activity and emerging policies.
• Support the management of sites through the planning process, coordinating consultants.
• Market & Competitor Analysis
• Research housing market trends and competitor activity in the region.
• Provide insights to inform land strategy and pricing decisions.
• Attend sector relevant conferences and networking events and feedback to the Land team.
• Administration & Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of land opportunities and progress.
• Prepare presentations and reports for internal meetings and board approvals.
• Present updates at weekly internal Land Meetings and prepare Minutes for circulation.
• Contractual and Legal Support
• Sup…