Land and New Business Manager

Job Title: Land and New Business Manager

Salary: £56,090 to £70,450 per annum plus car allowance of £2411 (salary offered dependent on experience)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Location: Dartford/Agile

We're looking for a driven and commercially focused Land & New Business Manager to play a key role in delivering Moat's ambitious growth strategy.

You will be responsible for identifying, appraising and securing new development opportunities across land-led schemes, development sites and Section 106 opportunities, ensuring they align with corporate objectives. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including developers, housebuilders, funders and strategic partners, you will build and maintain strong relationships, negotiate commercial and contractual terms, assess development viability and risk, and represent Moat at external meetings. You will also prepare and present detailed business cases and reports for approval by senior leadership, the Executive Team and Board committees.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing residential development opportunities and at least one year's experience in land acquisition or new business development. With strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate effectively, you will be confident managing multiple opportunities in a fast-paced environment. A good understanding of the planning process, Homes England and GLA funding requirements is essential, alongside the ability to develop successful partnerships and deliver results. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. A professional qualification such as RICS and a thorough understanding of land-led development, planning and procurement routes would be advantageous but are not essential.

To read about the role in more detail, please refer to the job description here: land-and-new-business-manager.pdf

About us

At Moat, we are more than just a housing association; we are a community focused organisation dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the neighbourhoods we serve. With homes across London, Kent, Essex, and Sussex, we strive to provide quality housing and support to those who need it most.

Our Values:

• Own it: We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, ensuring that we deliver on our promises to our customers and communities.
• Better together: We believe in the power of collaboration. By working together with our colleagues, customers, and partners, we achieve greater outcomes and strengthen our communities.
• Lead by example: We strive to set high standards in everything we do. Our team members are role models who inspire others through their commitment to excellence and integrity.
• Be the change: We embrace innovation and are proactive in addressing challenges. We encourage our team to think creatively and drive positive change within the organisation and beyond.

Why join us?

Joining Moat means being part of a friendly team that cares about doing great work. We offer competitive salaries, generous time off, and many chances to grow personally and professionally. Our employees have given us great feedback, which is why we were named one of 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work' in 2025.

If you want a rewarding job where you can make a difference and work with a supportive team, Moat is the right place for you!

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Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

If you're excited about a new challenge and want to help us at Moat, we want to hear from you! Please visit our website to fill out the online application form by 11pm on Wednesday 26 August 2026. If we’d like to invite you for an interview, we’ll reach out via email.

You’ll join us on the first Monday of the month and begin with a structured, week long corporate induction, giving you the time, knowledge and connections to start your career with Moat on the right foot.

It’s really important that you provide as much detail as possible in your application. We’re keen to understand your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements, so please make full use of the spaces provided to tell us about your experience, skills, and what makes you a great fit for our team.

If you require any additional adjustments to the recruitment process, please email peopleservices@moat.co.uk