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Regional / Managing Director

Job Description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. We are looking to recruit a new Regional / Managing Director to set up a new Division covering an operational area in South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, North Nottinghamshire and North Lincolnshire. The Role The role of Regional Director / Managing Director involves leading a management team consisting of land, commercial, technical, finance, construction, sales and customer care that has a focus on delivering profitable growth. As part of this role, the postholder will take overall responsibility for the Division; driving the business plan, achieving targets, acquiring sites, ensuring the Division has the right resources and team in place to accomplish and deliver this from a sales and operational perspective, whilst ensuring that Health & Safety and standards of quality and customer experience are maintained. The role of Regional / Managing Director is a member of the senior management team and reports to the Regional Chair. Principle accountabilities of the Regional / Managing Director role include: Overall responsibility for the day-to-day activities and performance of the Division as well as developing and implementing the business plan, in accordance with agreed targets and strategies. Lead, motivate, communicate and develop the Senior Management Team to ensure that they are fully engaged to achieve set targets and KPIs to meet the needs of the business as well as take a holistic approach to managing challenges and issues. Responsible for ensuring that the Division has the appropriate workforce plan to support the Division’s business and future development. Chair regular meetings with the senior management team and other meetings such as land acquisition clearance, build/sales, customer care and valuation meetings to ensure that all aspects of the business are performing to target and in line with Group policies and procedures. Where necessary put remedial measures in place. In conjunction with the Senior Management Team lead, manage and motivate teams to deliver best performance and foster an inclusive environment, as well as ensure that all employees understand the requirements of their role. Provide regular, accurate updates and management information to the Regional Chair with regards to all aspects of the business plan. Work with the senior management team to optimise the forecasting and delivery operating profits, ensuring targets are achieved. Support the senior management team to identify and secure land and growth opportunities, meeting both KPI and business plan objectives. Work effectively with your senior management team to forecast and manage cash expenditure and recovery. Promote a culture focused on customer experience. Overall responsibility for the provision of effective health and safety for the Division in accordance with the Group’s Health and Safety Policy and procedures. The above list of accountabilities are not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected. Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience Experience of working as a Managing Director or Director with wide-ranging understanding and experience of the housebuilding or construction industry. Experience of effectively leading and managing a team. Qualifications and Training Current full driving licence. Skills and Aptitude Highly skilled at developing and maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders. Strong listening, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence accordingly. Excellent organisation and administration skills, in addition to attention to detail. Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards. The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner. Detail and outcome oriented, with a strong ability to work independently and on multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of outputs. Self-motivating, enthusiastic, flexible and driven. Proficient IT skills Committed to diversity and inclusion. The Role and Working Conditions Office based role with regular travel to look at land opportunities and for meetings. Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked. Core hours and flexible working options available Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks In return we can offer you: Competitive salary. Competitive bonus scheme. Car cash allowance 36 days holiday per annum Contributory pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Share save scheme We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.