Land Buyer Land Manager

LAND MANAGER / LAND BUYER LEEDS OFFICE BASED WITH TRAVEL ACROSS THE COUNTRY AS REQUIRED! Salary: Competitive + Benefits About Us North Bay Developments specialises in delivering high-quality, luxury care homes, later living and Supported living accommodation across the UK. As a leading developer and operator, we are committed to creating first-class environments and meeting the very highest standards for our homes and residents. We are expanding our portfolio and seeking an experienced Land Manager / Land Buyer to join our land team to help secure and deliver prime sites for new developments. The Land Buyer role is an ideal opportunity for a construction professional to join our developments team at this exciting time as we continue our strategic growth. Role Summary The Land Manager / Land Buyer will be responsible for identifying, assessing, acquiring, and managing land opportunities suitable for care homes and retirement/ support living apartments. You will play a key role in driving the company's growth strategy by sourcing land across target regions and securing planning permission in collaboration with the planning and development teams. Key Responsibilities

• Site identification and acquisition o Proactively identify off-market and on-market land opportunities suitable for care home development. o Build and maintain a strong network of land agents, property owners, developers, and local authorities. o Conduct site appraisals including planning, technical, and legal due diligence. o Negotiate heads of terms, option agreements, conditional contracts, and land purchases.
• Market analysis o Monitor and report on land supply trends, competitor activity, and planning policy changes in target areas. o Identify areas of unmet demand for care homes and make strategic recommendations.
• Financial management o Prepare and present detailed viability appraisals and land offers for board approval. o Ensure land acquisitions align with company financial targets and return on investment criteria. Key Skills & Experience
• Demonstrable experience in land buying / land management, ideally within the care sector, residential, retirement living, or healthcare property.
• Strong understanding of planning policy, development viability, and land acquisition processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and networking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider development team.
• Strong analytical and financial appraisal skills.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks relating to land acquisition and development agreements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally as required. What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday Apply now for further details!