In a Nutshell…
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Development to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our Leicester office. As our Head of Development, you will lead our established development team, overseeing town planning, estimating and development management up to site commencement.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
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
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Share save and 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
- Relevant HNC / NVQ Level 4 or above
- A good understanding of legal obligations
- Detailed knowledge of the development process, building construction, legal and planning issues
- Experience in financial appraisals
- Experience of working with Registered Providers and PRS Operators on partnership contracts to deliver S106 and additionality
- Strong mathematic and IT ability
- Ability to assess and analyse information
- In depth understanding of budget management
- Excellent negotiation and networking skills
- A pragmatic approach to problem solving
- Has the ability to identify and manage risk, gathering and considering all the facts, including factors not directly linked to immediate work but which may impact development and wider business
- Ability to follow and lead change management programmes
- Firm commitment to accountability, performance management, target setting and monitoring
- Is a dynamic and inspirational leader, able to articulate a vision that creates excitement, enthusiasm and commitment from others
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to get buy-in from other departments
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work with a high degree of accuracy
- A methodical approach to working practices
- Decision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solving
- Able to influence and persuade others
- Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach
- A self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum on projects
- The ability to lead, support and develop staff and maintaining excellent services during periods of change
- Facilitates the resolution of conflict between people so that an appropriate way forward is identified
- The ability to promote a culture of innovation, joint working, employee involvement and positive problem solving across the department and regional business
- Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
Desirable…
- Relevant Degree or equivalent
- Professional Registration RICS or equivalent
- Understanding of Joint Venture structures
- Experience of consortium developments
- In-depth knowledge of the planning process and strategic development
- Experience of all stages of development including legal, design, planning related activities, and health and safety
- Works with teams to identify opportunities to learn, both in day-to-day work and also on formal training courses
- Promotes a no blame culture, learning by any mistakes
More about the Head of Development role…
- Ensuring compliance with Vistry’s Life of Site processes and forecasted development timetables up to site commencement stage.
- Assist the Land team with town planning advice and financial appraisals during bid and contract negotiation stages.
- Provide advice to ensure all development matters are addressed prior to conclusion of the land purchase process and where appropriate coordination with the Technical team.
- Ensuring compliance with land contracts and managing “Subject to Planning” contracts post exchange through to legal completion.
- Ensuring the active involvement of the Development team to facilitate early handover of prospective development sites to the Technical, Commercial and Build teams.
- Responsibility for estimating functions and all financial appraisals up to handover to the Commercial team.
- Management of building contracts from invitation to tender stage through contract negotiations to site commencement.
- Responsibility for town planning functions and all planning applications up to Full or Reserved Matters approval stage and handover to Technical team.
- Working with colleagues and partners to ensure that appropriate and viable developments are achieved and with delivery at the earliest opportunity.
- To undertake commercial and planning appraisals for these sites making recommendations to the board for investment.
- Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business.
- Comply with all Groups policies including Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…
We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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