At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Eastern Counties Division located in Cambridge is looking to recruit a Managing Director.
The Role
The role of 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 Managing Director is a member of the senior management team and reports to the Regional Chair.
Principle Accountabilities Of The 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.
Experience
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
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 championing inclusive leadership and driving Bellway inclusive strategies.
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 car allowance
Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.