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We’re hiring an Assistant Land & Planning Manager – Richborough Commercial
Full Time / Hybrid working (2-3 days per week in Birmingham office)
About Richborough Commercial
Richborough Commercial is the commercial development arm of leading strategic land promoter, Richborough. We are the UK’s foremost specialist in land promotion, partnering with landowners and agents to bring forward land for development. We identify opportunities, design masterplans, promote land through the planning process and dispose of it to development partners.
With over two decades of experience, we are currently promoting over 15 million sqft of floorspace for a range of employment-generating uses (including industrial and logistics, roadside schemes, data centres and mixed-use developments). We are founding members of the LPDF and proud members of the BPF.
At Richborough we have a fun and engaging culture where every individual plays an instrumental role in the business. We live by our values of Teamwork, Professionalism, Responsibility & Transparency and take pride in supporting our employees in their Richborough journey to achieve and grow in their career.
About the Role
We are seeking a self-motivated and detail-driven Assistant Land & Planning Manager to support our expanding Commercial Division. This role will assist in securing new sites and managing our strategic land portfolio. You will report to the Commercial Group Director and work closely with the Planning Director, Land Manager and wider Richborough team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the full lifecycle of commercial land promotion, from site acquisition to disposal.
- Recommend and conduct targeted land studies, utilising GIS and other digital tools.
- Proactively identify and assess new site opportunities, taking account of planning policy, market insight and technical constraints.
- Maintain and update a database of site opportunities, land studies, ownership details and key contractual and financial information.
- Monitor and disseminate intelligence on local plans, evidence bases, applications and appeals.
- Assist with Call for Sites submissions, local plan representations, applications and appeals.
- Liaise with agents, landowners and external consultants.
- Contribute to bids and attend landowner meetings, consultations, public sector engagement and industry events.
Key Requirements
- Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. geography, planning, real estate or similar).
- Experience in land, planning, development or a related sector.
- Ambition to achieve MRICS and/or MRTPI chartered status.
- Strong commercial awareness and critical thinking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive, with strong project management and organisational skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and documentation.
- Confident working with numbers, data and financial information.
- Proficient in IT, particularly Microsoft Excel and planning research tools.
- Motivated to build a network of professional contacts.
- Full UK driving licence and readiness to travel as required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and package
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Ongoing support and training (including APC guidance if applicable)
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be a suitable candidate to: emma.fardell@richborough.co.uk
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