Personal Assistant - East Midlands

Job Description

Department: Administration
Reporting to: East Midlands Managing Director
Location: East Midlands Region

The Role

As a Personal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the Regional Managing Director and wider senior leadership team across the East Midlands region.

This is a fast-paced and varied role requiring exceptional organisational skills, discretion and attention to detail. You will act as a central point of coordination, ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of diaries, meetings, communications and administrative processes, allowing senior leaders to focus on delivering business objectives and supporting the continued growth of Owl Homes and Owl Partnerships.

• Provide proactive diary management for the Regional Managing Director and senior leadership team

• Coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements

• Prepare agendas, presentations and supporting documentation for meetings

• Attend meetings where required and produce accurate minutes and action trackers

• Screen and manage incoming calls, correspondence and enquiries

• Manage and maintain filing systems, records and confidential documentation

• Prepare reports, presentations and business correspondence to a high standard

• Coordinate internal communications and distribute key business updates

• Ensure documentation is organised, accurate and accessible

• Support the onboarding of new employees and visitors where required

• Organise internal meetings, leadership reviews and company events

• Coordinate meeting logistics, venues, catering and attendee communications

• Manage meeting schedules and ensure actions are tracked and completed

• Support regional events, launches and stakeholder meetings

• Act as a professional first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

• Build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers, consultants and business partners

• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

• Support communication between departments to ensure efficient collaboration

• Assist with the smooth operation of the regional office environment

• Support the preparation of reports, board packs and management information

• Monitor office supplies and coordinate facility requirements where necessary

• Provide administrative support across departments during peak periods

• Support continuous improvement of administrative processes and systems

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator

• Experience supporting senior managers or directors within a professional business environment

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines

• High level of discretion and confidentiality

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

• Business Administration qualification or relevant professional training (desirable)

• Highly organised and detail-oriented

• Professional, approachable and confident

• Proactive and able to work independently

• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

• Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities

• Reliable, trustworthy and discreet

• Team player with a positive and collaborative approach

Why join Owl?

At Owl Homes and Owl Partnerships, you'll be part of a growing and ambitious business where your contribution directly supports the delivery of high-quality homes and thriving communities. We value teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement — and we support our people to develop and progress.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please get in contact with by emailing careers@owlhomes.co.uk or calling on

2 x Senior Land Managers

Job Description

Department: Land & Planning
Reporting to: Land Director
Location: East & West Midlands Regions

The Role

As a Senior Land Manager, you will play a leading role in identifying, assessing and securing strategic and immediate land opportunities across the East and West Midlands regions for both Owl Homes and Owl Partnerships.

Working closely with Planning, Technical, Commercial and Legal teams, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong land pipeline that supports the business's growth objectives. The role requires excellent market knowledge, strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop relationships with landowners, agents, local authorities and strategic partners.

You will take ownership of opportunities from initial identification through appraisal, negotiation and acquisition, ensuring all opportunities align with the company's commercial and operational objectives.

• Identify and secure strategic and immediate land opportunities across the East and West Midlands regions

• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of development opportunities for both private sale and partnership-led schemes

• Develop relationships with landowners, agents, promoters, local authorities and other key stakeholders

• Negotiate land acquisitions, option agreements, promotion agreements and conditional contracts

• Prepare and present land acquisition recommendations to senior management and the Board

Land appraisal and due diligence:

• Undertake detailed site appraisals, including planning, technical, commercial and legal assessments

• Coordinate internal and external consultants to support land evaluations

• Assess development viability, risks and opportunities

• Prepare financial appraisals and sensitivity analyses to support acquisition decisions

• Ensure robust due diligence is completed prior to land acquisition

• Identify opportunities for strategic land promotion and longer-term land investment

• Support the delivery of partnership-led developments with housing associations, local authorities and registered providers

• Explore opportunities for mixed-tenure and affordable housing developments

• Monitor local planning policy and housing land supply positions to identify emerging opportunities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local land markets, competitor activity and planning policy changes

• Attend industry events, networking opportunities and stakeholder meetings

• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships across the development sector

• Provide regular market intelligence and land pipeline updates to senior leadership

• Work closely with Planning, Technical, Commercial and Construction teams throughout the land acquisition process

• Support the smooth transition of acquired sites into the development and delivery stages

• Contribute to regional land strategies and business planning objectives

• Ensure acquisitions align with company values, quality standards and growth targets

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience in a Land Manager or Senior Land Manager role within residential development or housebuilding

• Strong understanding of the land acquisition process, planning system and development viability

• Experience securing both immediate and strategic land opportunities

• Knowledge of affordable housing and partnership-led developments (desirable)

• Strong financial appraisal and negotiation skills

• Excellent network of industry contacts across the Midlands region

• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making capability

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and land appraisal software

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Real Estate, Planning, Surveying, Property Development or a related discipline

• Membership of RICS, RTPI or a relevant professional body (desirable)

• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal attributes:

• Commercially driven with strong strategic thinking skills

• Excellent negotiator and relationship builder

• Self-motivated and proactive

• Confident communicator and presenter

• Resilient and results-focused

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Collaborative and aligned with Owl's values and culture

Why join Owl?

At Owl Homes and Owl Partnerships, you'll be part of a growing and ambitious business where your contribution directly influences the future growth of our business and the delivery of high-quality homes and thriving communities. We value teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement — and we support our people to develop and progress.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please get in contact with Commercial Director by emailing careers@owlhomes.co.uk or calling on

Quantity Surveyor - West Midlands

Job Description

Department: Commercial
Reporting to: Commercial Director
Location: West Midlands Region, Tamworth Office

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of residential developments across the West Midlands region, supporting both private sale and partnership-led schemes.

Working closely with Construction, Technical, Buying and Finance teams, you will be responsible for controlling costs, managing subcontractor procurement and payments, maximising project profitability and ensuring robust commercial governance throughout the development lifecycle. The role requires strong commercial acumen, attention to detail and the ability to build effective relationships both internally and externally.

Key responsibilities:

Commercial Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans and cash flow forecasts
• Monitor and control development costs throughout the construction process
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to maximise profitability
• Produce accurate monthly cost reports and valuations
• Ensure commercial procedures and controls are followed across all developments

Subcontract procurement:

• Prepare and issue subcontract tender packages
• Analyse tender returns and prepare detailed tender comparisons
• Negotiate subcontract terms, rates and scope of works
• Appoint subcontractors in accordance with company procedures
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and supply chain partners

Cost reporting and financial control:

• Prepare monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs)
• Monitor committed and forecast costs against approved budgets
• Assess and process subcontractor applications and payments
• Manage variations, compensation events and final account agreements
• Support accurate financial forecasting and reporting for regional developments

• Work closely with Site Managers and Construction teams to monitor project progress and cost performance
• Provide commercial support to ensure developments are delivered within budget and programme requirements
• Attend site meetings and contribute to project reviews
• Resolve commercial issues promptly to minimise programme disruption

• Support the commercial delivery of affordable housing and partnership-led developments
• Ensure contractual compliance across all subcontractor agreements
• Maintain robust records and audit trails in line with company procedures
• Support the achievement of quality, health and safety, and sustainability objectives

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential housebuilding
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, cost control and financial reporting
• Experience managing multiple developments simultaneously
• Good understanding of JCT contracts and construction law principles
• Experience working on both private sale and affordable housing developments (desirable)
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management systems

• HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline
• Membership of or working towards membership of RICS or CIOB (desirable)

• Commercially astute and detail-oriented
• Strong communicator and relationship builder
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player with a collaborative approach

At Owl Homes and Owl Partnerships, you'll be part of a growing and ambitious business where your contribution directly supports the delivery of high-quality homes and thriving communities. We value teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement — and we support our people to develop and progress.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please get in contact with Commercial Director by emailing careers@owlhomes.co.uk or calling on