Senior Acquisitions Manager

Overview

Final date to receive applications: 22 July 2026

Interviews will take place:
Week commencing 27th July and 3rd August.

Working in a team with the Head of Acquisitions, the Senior Acquisition Manager role will play a critical part in identifying and acquiring land on behalf of the Agency to accelerate regeneration and the delivery of new housing. You will join our talented and experienced team in the London and East region. The team works in a collaborative and flexible way with an innovative and creative approach to problem solving.

This is a rare opportunity to shape future development in a fast-growing national organisation with a clear social purpose. Working with key stakeholders and a professional team, you will ensure efficient, consistent and robust due diligence to enable critical decision making on new projects to support local place priorities. The role will support the design and delivery of key strategic projects in the East of England, with opportunities to balance day-to-day delivery while bringing innovative solutions to the Acquisitions offering.

You will be comfortable supporting the Regional Team with complex delivery issues, aiming to identify interventions to unlock land for development and secure land acquisitions where required. You will be proficient in assessing land within the region and have a strong track record of negotiating successful land acquisitions. You will be resilient and able to manage stakeholders at a senior level, with discussions shaped by a solid understanding of the commercial and operational impact of the Acquisitions team.

You will enjoy working collaboratively, and you will be able to negotiate and persuade. As an experienced property professional, you will know how to manage and share your experiences with colleagues and work as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way.

Homes England:
The Housing and Regeneration Agency

We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations.

We champion sustainable homes, communities and places and support building safety and modern methods of construction. We accelerate house building, remediation and regeneration across the country to deliver more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.

As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We offer support to help you balance personal and professional priorities.

Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme is a contributory defined benefit scheme. Internal applicants: the salary offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. Details are available on the HR Hub SharePoint site.

We provide an employee assistance programme, a range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and discounts with leading high street names. Our network groups support you to be yourself at work and play a role in shaping our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership. Homes England operates a 50/50 office/home-based model. We encourage early applications and provide the option to apply via full application to indicate interest under the disability confident scheme.

We are a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions. Our people remain at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to inclusion. For information about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, see the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 — Second Edition -  You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK;
Homes England does not offer visa sponsorship. If shortlisted for interview, you will need to provide proof of Right to Work in the UK at that stage.

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