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Senior Land Manager - Wakefield, WF2 7UA Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it. Job Summary You will manage current assets through to delivery, ensuring adherence to good practice and processes. Your responsibilities will include undertaking land purchase exercises for new opportunities, establishing technical constraints and solutions for successful development, and negotiating contracts for the Land Director's approval and completion. Additionally, you will continuously monitor and react to land market activity, capitalising on emerging opportunities. Primary Responsibilities Undertake land purchase exercise Prepare appropriate briefs for architects for the preparation of feasibility schemes, Collate build costs, market research, local planning policy summary, any technical information to produce a clear assessment of the potential success of a development, Liaise with the internal team to produce an initial land value appraisal Build relationships and liaise with RPs and/or HA consultants to obtain offers for affordable housing disposals Successfully negotiate terms for land acquisition Build and maintain relationships with internal staff to enable the sharing of information to ensure land purchase exercise information is provided accurately and on time Prepare and obtain the necessary approvals to execute documentation Consider health and safety issues for any potential new sites Attend relevant meetings as required under the Company’s procedures Undertake any other duties as required by the Land Director Provide and monitor land market activity on a continuing basis and react to opportunities Build and maintain relationships with local contacts to ensure up-to-date knowledge on current and future market opportunities Monitor competitor activity, as well as identify new opportunities to work with competitors. Good knowledge of the geographical area and the main players within it. Record and retain any land information received from external providers for future reference. Manage and maintain the land register/portfolio for previously completed sites for any further value or commercial opportunities. Support the Technical Department, ensuring commercially viable layouts, advise on planning policy The commissioning, co-ordination and checking of various consultant designs and reports. Design economically and understand the commercial aspects of design decisions. Must be able to communicate well at all levels. Have a working knowledge of the planning system. Liaise with external consultants to ensure the successful delivery of applications and decisions. Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements Previous successful experience in land acquisition process in housebuilding industry Knowledge of planning policy and process Commitment to a progressive career What we offer at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team. Internal Applicants: Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.

Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner. Our client is a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation; Due to a period of continued growth, the firm are actively seeking dedicated, and ambitious lawyers, (whether qualified solicitors or unqualified fee earners) to take on a varied caseload of high value serious and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish, predominantly litigated RTA based. Subject to experience, you will oversee cases valued between £25,000 and £50,000, £50,000, and £250,000, £250,000 to £1,000,000 or £1,000,000+. Duties: * You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event. * Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring as required. * Regular communication and meetings with your client. * Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel. * Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum. * Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss. * Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. * Optimising your client’s settlement. * Ability to work with a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service, and managing their expectations. * Raising awareness of the department and developing your professional profile. * Support your Team Leader in the supervision, mentoring and development of junior members of the team as appropriate, ensuring clear objectives and KPIs are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy. * Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment. * To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Person Specification * Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recover appropriate rates. * Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. * Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients. Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling. * Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care. * Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word. Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. * Maintains a positive attitude, self-motivated and uses own initiative. * Robust - able to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations whilst still achieving objectives. Your KPI’s and Objectives will be discussed and agreed with you on a one-to-one basis. You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager to review your performance against these objectives and identify any areas for development and/or required support. Although you will be handling a claimant caseload, our client will look at candidates from either claimant or defendant backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed firm that believes in staff progression, offers high levels of flexibility, and supports agile working. The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: * 25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays * Company bonus scheme * Enhanced pension scheme * Permanent Health Insurance * Free eye tests * Enhanced adoption leave, maternity & paternity pay * Reward & recognition – long service, prize draw, incentives * Life insurance * Free parking (if/when in office) For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest, and the Northeast, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment

Are you ready to take your analytical skills to the next level and make a tangible impact on a growing business? Our client, a leading provider in the industrial supply sector, is looking for a Commercial & Pricing Strategy Analyst to join their team at their Gatwick offices. Reporting to the Finance Manager and working across Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain, this is a hands-on role where your insights will directly shape pricing strategy and support the company’s ambitious growth plans. The Role: Research market trends, competitors, and historic company performance to recommend optimal pricing for a wide product range and supply chain services. Analyse high-volume data and translate it into user-friendly reports and dashboards for Sales and Senior Management. Develop pricing plans and strategies that support Sales in achieving growth and GP% targets. Monitor company performance, forecast trends, and identify opportunities or gaps in the business. Collaborate closely with Sales and Senior Management to implement recommendations and track results. About you: Proactive and able to demonstrate where your input has directly supported business growth. Advanced Excel skills and experienced in Business Intelligence systems. Strong communicator, able to present complex data clearly to Sales teams and senior leaders. Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable turning large datasets into actionable insights. Package & Benefits: Competitive salary starting from £35,000+ DOE. Monday–Friday, 8am – 5pm with some flexibility and hybrid options once settled. Good transport links & free onsite parking Join a collaborative, growing company where your ideas are heard and your work makes a real impact. Interviews are happening now! If you’re ready to shape business strategy and make a difference, apply today