In a Nutshell…
We have a new opportunity for a Managing Director to join our team within Northern Home Counties at our office in Milton Keynes. The Managing Director has full responsibility and accountability for all operating metrics in their region and maintaining our 5-star HBF status. You will be responsible for management and development of the Vistry Northern Home Counties region to deliver required financial and other targets as agreed with the Main Board. The Managing Director will have overall responsibility for the management of all current activities, development, and implementation of future strategy for the business, and the management and motivation of the team to deliver that strategy. Demonstrating the Company values of Integrity, Quality and Caring by working positively as part of a team delivering high quality services to internal and external customers to create a culture where all are valued and encouraged.
Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private Healthcare
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
- Share incentive schemes
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…
In return, what we would like from you…
- Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
- University degree
- Extensive experience working construction industry working in senior leadership position.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects.
- Good knowledge of the respective regional market
- A driven, dynamic individual with a passion to succeed and the ability to inspire themselves and others.
- Capable of strategic vision
- Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to influence and persuade others to their point of view.
- Capable of implementing change and of using their initiative
- Accurate with an eye for detail
- Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence etc)
- Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
More about the Managing Director role…
- Reporting to Divisional Chair, the Managing Director will work closely with the senior management team and take responsibility for all aspects of operational and development activities for their respective region.
- Providing clear direction to the Regional Board to develop a clear strategy to deliver the operational Business Plan achieving pre-agreed targets for health & safety; people development; customer satisfaction, financial and operational performance aligned to the Group Corporate Plan
- Ensuring the business proactively generates new business that is focused on customer needs (internal/external), demonstrating full knowledge of the marketplace, and engaging relevant stakeholders.
- Providing strategic leadership, planning, delivering, and maintaining growth of their respective region through development of medium- and long-term growth strategies.
- Responsible for financial performance of the business in line with board objectives to ensure growth and success to attain goals of the board and company shareholders.
- Analysing appropriate KPI’s to track delivery (short & long term) and report to Group Board, clearly identifying variances and risk mitigation.
- Liaising with other regions to ensure cost effective delivery of budgeted output.
- Preparing and implementing comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost –effective operational and development strategies and activities.
- Take a leading role in board meetings ensuring key decisions are taken in the best interests of the region and Group.
- Ensuring all activity runs in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
- Putting Health and Safety at the forefront of the strategy and raises the standards across the business.
- Overall responsibility for the provision of effective Health & Safety in accordance with company’s Health & Safety policy
- Ensuring the right number, level and calibre of staff are recruited and developed to support the business and future development.
- Lead, motivate, communicate with and develop staff to achieve best performance to meet business needs.
- Ensuring that all staff understand the requirements of their job and perform to a satisfactory standard.
- Ensuring that all appropriate information from board meetings is communicated to employees.
- Promote a Customer Care focused culture in the business.
- Develop contacts in the local business community to provide quality land leads for the division.
- Personal involvement, by way of support, guidance and attending meetings, in securing land deals.
- Always maintain an accurate picture of the progress of all land dealings.
- Build and lead effective, high performance management teams, supporting the Directors and management teams of your region, ensuring that all areas are working collaboratively and consistently.
- Manage the recruitment and induction of new employees in line with Company best practice guide.
- Conduct annual appraisals with staff and liaise with HR to address development needs.
- Meet with your team members to discuss their progress on a regular basis.
- Manage disciplinary and grievance situations in line with Company policy with assistance from the People Team
- Manage and report all absences in accordance with Company policy.
- Monitor the performance and effectiveness of direct reports.
- Train, develop and coach direct reports.
- Ensure that employees are not discriminated against or harassed or bullied at any time.
Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…
We’re Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they’re needed most.
You’re probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there’s nowhere better to build your career. We’re proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.
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