Social network you want to login/join with:Director, Landscape Architecture, Londoncol-narrow-leftClient:Location:London, United KingdomJob Category:Other-EU work permit required:Yescol-narrow-rightJob Reference:8ddd9d58a7cbJob Views:5Posted:02.06.2025Expiry Date:17.07.2025col-wideJob Description:The Landscape Director leads a multi-disciplinary team of 25-30 to deliver world-class projects across the UK and overseas, that exceed clients’ expectations and achieve optimum financial results. Alongside a primary remit to further grow the client base, this role will also develop and implement a strategy to elevate design quality and creativity, building the capability of our technical team in EMEA.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial and Business PerformanceAchieve personal financial performance objectivesMaintain good financial disciplines personally and monitor and manage the same for the teamCreate project plans, costings and fee structures for client workMonitor and take action on client debtMonitor and take any necessary action on internal cost controlsPeople Management, Leadership and Team DevelopmentAct as a leader, role-modelling the values of the business and setting an example in terms of work ethic and personal conductCreate, organise and energise high performing teams, encouraging individuals to push the boundaries of their own team rolesManage and delegate work to teams and individuals at the right level to deliver projects profitablyDevelop the skills and abilities of the team and contribute to the development of staff in the wider business through coaching and mentoringSupport peers through collegiate workingBusiness DevelopmentDevelop and implement marketing plans to support our strategyContribute to building our future, targeting appropriate clients and work and developing the client base to become and remain sustainableAct as a brand ambassador, cross-selling and introducing clients and referrals to colleaguesBuild own personal network and profile in the sectorClient Relationship ManagementDeliver excellent service to clients, working to understand their needs and expectations and managing these appropriatelyEffectively build, develop and maintain strong client relationships, working to produce creative and innovative client solutionsDrive innovative and creative design excellence in own work and othersCollaborate to further develop our roles and processes, developing and executing upon a strategy to raise team design capabilitiesImplement new design technology and resources in a timely manner to enhance design workContribution to the organisationContribute to the building of the organisation’s intellectual propertyTake responsibility for efficient use of the organisation resources in undertaking projectsComply with policies and procedures, statutory and regulatory requirementsSelf-DevelopmentAcquire new skills and expertise valuable to you and the businessShow initiative and drive, challenging yourself to work outside comfort zonesMaintain professional standards and meet professional body requirementsAbout YouSkills & Experience RequiredHas worked in an international design firm servicing global clientsHas experience of successfully leading and managing a team across large mixed use projectsHas a proactive approach to client management, with a proven track record of engaging potential clients and winning significant workCommercially astute, demonstrated through decision making, project negotiation, pricing and managementStrong organisational and people management skills, encouraging collaboration and innovation within the teams to maximise performanceAbility to travelPossess proficiency with computer applications commonly used within the individual’s disciplineDegree in related design field or equivalent certification
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