Land Acquisitions Manager / New Business (Housing)

Land Acquisitions Manager / New Business (Housing

Manchester, Oldham

£64,200

FCHO are seeking an experienced individual to drive their ambitious growth plans, in delivering much needed new homes across Oldham and the surrounding areas.

The New Business and Acquisitions Manager will be responsible for identifying, appraising, and securing growth opportunities, including land and development purchases, partnerships, and other growth opportunities. FCHO’s growth strategy focuses on meeting the needs of our customers and the local area, so an excellent eye for detail, design and placemaking, alongside an in-depth understanding of affordable housing appraisal and delivery is essential for the role.

Experience Required:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or suitable equivalent experience
• Knowledge of the planning system, both local and national policy
• Experience in appraisal models, particularly within affordable housing development
• Report writing up to Board level
• Working knowledge of Homes England funding
• Experience of taking land opportunities from concept to legal completion

This is a great time to join the FCHO development team as we embark on a period of ambitious growth, and this role will be a key driver in achieving our goals. The successful candidate will be a committed team player, driven to deliver high quality homes, working collaboratively within the development team and the wider business.

Our Offer:

• A salary of £64,200 per annum
• A 37-hour working week
• Holiday entitlement is 30 days, plus one shut down day which will be determined by the company and eight bank holidays. Part time colleagues will receive a pro-rated entitlement. You can also purchase additional leave.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10%. We also offer a pension salary exchange scheme for eligible colleagues, helping colleagues to take home more of the money they earn.
• Automatic enrolment into a healthcare cash plan and private health insurance plan
• Access to our colleague benefit platform which offers discounts on hundreds of high street brands as well as providing education, support and tools to help you to live a healthier and happier life
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to an Employment Assistance Programme with 24-hour confidential counselling support for both personal and work-related issues.
• Access to Doctorline, a 24/7 worldwide GP helpline for you, your partner and your children.
• Professional subscriptions are paid for by the business where they are an essential requirement of your role.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay
• Long service awards

We are committed to building an organisation that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills & are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. As an equal opportunities employer, FCHO is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.