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Managing Director
What you'll be doing?
Reporting to the Regional Managing Director, the Managing Director will lead and manage the performance and operations of a Division to grow the business by increasing profitability and improving the Company’s reputation as a leading house builder.
You will be expected to:
- Lead, inspire and shape a high-performing Divisional team that have capacity, capability and diversity, are well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the Division’s workload.
- Role-model exceptional leadership and people management, leveraging HR processes, tools and practices to establish a high-performance culture, raise standards, ensure engagement and consistently exceed expectations.
- Prepare and implement a sustainable growth plan (rolling 3 years) for the Division. Monitor performance to achieve objectives as cost effectively and efficiently as possible.
- Lead and take accountability for the attainment of KPI’s in relation to profit, operating margin, customer satisfaction, sustainability, land acquisition, legal completions and build quality.
- Manage and monitor performance within the Division, reporting and providing information as appropriate to the Regional Managing Director and the Divisional Board in line with the standard business processes.
- Design and implement an effective PR Strategy within the parameters set by the Group/Regional MD, to promote the products and image of the company in the community.
- Champion a focus on customer service excellence and build quality that enhances the reputation of the Company and increases profitability; ensure that the Division positively contributes to reaching the standards/targets set by the Group.
- Represent the company in negotiations with key suppliers, government departments and other key partners to secure the most effective terms, relationships and reputation.
- Promote and take accountability to ensure full use of, systems, policies, procedures and governance frameworks to effectively protect the Company and our customers, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance, including but not limited to building, health & Safety and environment regulations and standards and policies on land acquisition.
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What You’ll Need
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
- A successful track record in similar senior role within the industry or a major blue-chip company.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of business drivers/competition and issues facing the industry, the local/national economic and political environment and the impact of all on business success.
- The individual to be highly numerate, with the ability to interpret and utilise economic, financial and industry data.
- A proven strategic and performance leadership capability; able to initiate and lead change; delivers tangible results; demonstrates toughness under pressure and a competitive spirit.
- An individual who communicates with impact and clarity; builds effective and supportive working relationships.
- A strong people leader; involves and empowers others; coaches and mentors within and outside of own team; invests in own development.
- A candidate that has proven record of developing team members and bringing teams together to drive volume and deliver excellence.
Core Leadership Differentiators
- Building relationships
- Big picture focus
- Drives change and continuous improvement
- Putting the customer first
- Engages others to deliver
Benefits
Our Company and Benefits
We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.
Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
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We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive Bonus Scheme
- Private Medical Cover - Family Cover
- Company Car or Cash Allowance
- Annual Medical Health Assessment
- 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
- Choice of Flexible Benefits
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Our Benefits Are Fit To Measure
Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.
Private medical cover
Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.
Pension
First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
Annual Health Assessment
All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
Financial Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
Lifestyle Benefits
Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.
So much more…
From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.
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