Meet Ellen

We are responsible for sourcing the land for Vistry developments and no week is the same in the Land Department! It’s an incredibly varied role, just to name a few day-to-day aspects includes undertaking new site visits, working up land bids, getting involved in planning applications, negotiating legal contracts, and networking with agents and landowners.

I started life at Vistry as a Land Buyer in September 2020 and was recently promoted to Land Manager in January 2022.

Inclusive, friendly and supportive company to work for, who genuinely care about developing and caring for their employees.

Vistry are very good at recognising and promoting talent internally. They work hard to help those with ambition to develop and grow and will give credit where credit is due.

The biggest developments have been in my knowledge base and my confidence. I’ve learnt a vast amount in my relatively short time at Vistry so far and I am now able to take the lead on higher profile projects.

It’s hard to pin one down…but I feel proud as punch every time an offer is accepted on a site that we have bid on. Seeing a development through from its inception, to achieving planning permission, and finally getting spades in the ground is a very exciting prospect.

I joined Vistry not long after the merger, and for me it was an exciting opportunity to be part of the formation of something new, to introduce a brand-new product to the region and be involved in acquiring some of the first sites as Vistry Yorkshire.

Being a very good team player, a strong communicator and down-to-earth (although a good sense of humour never goes awry!). Expressing positivity, a willingness to learn and a drive to progress will stand you in great stead and is thoroughly encouraged!

Vistry are a welcoming, open-minded, and unpretentious company to work for. They will fully support you in achieving your career goals and you’ll feel like you’re part of one big nation-wide family!