We are looking for someone to join our team who understands and is passionate about the delivery of complex regeneration projects, understands the barriers faced in delivering them, and is used to working in a fast-paced environment.
Youll have a strong understanding of the development delivery process and the ability to influence projects at various stages of delivery.
You will enjoy leading multi-disciplinary team to resolve complex issues, drawing on the skills and experience of others and challenging yourself.
Youll have worked in environments and on projects where attention to detail is of paramount importance, but also where you can take a strategic approach.
You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a very senior level and be able to produce concise reports and briefing notes for internal and external stakeholders
You will be a critical friend to partners, while also being supportive and engaging, you will be comfortable with having difficult and challenging conversations.
You will be aware of political sensitivities and be able to steer your way through to co-ordinate stakeholders, deal with uncertainties and be an advocate of the team and London.
Key Skills & Experience
Working in partnership you will be used to working successfully with the full range of partners and stakeholders involved in the development process and understand their needs and priorities.
Development Experience - Experience of leading large scale or complex development projects, with an understanding of the factors that drive strategic development and planning, including experience of undertaking land assembly and/or delivery models.
Development Appraisals & Cash Flows - We regularly receive appraisals prepared by third parties which require review by our team. The ability to navigate cash flows and identify the risks is a key component of the role, as is knowing where to source supporting evidence of construction costs and development values. The ability to build bespoke cash flows from scratch is an advantage, but not essential.
Funding Knowledge Knowledge of the economics and funding of major infrastructure to support large scale housing developments. Experience of infrastructure / development funding would be an advantage, but it is not essential.
Report Writing preparing reports for internal and external readership is a core part of the role. The reports produced by our team may include briefing papers for our CEO, Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Secretary of State and internal decision-making boards.
Green Book compliant business cases The Green Book is the governments recommended framework for developing business cases based on a five-case model. The ability to develop and analyse market failures and articulate the strategic rationale for public intervention and a projects value for money is an essential part of the role. Experience of the Green Book is an advantage, but not essential. However, you will be able to demonstrate examples of producing reports to support strategic decisions.
Leading teams - Experience of managing and inspiring a small team in a caring and inclusive way, as well as being someone who isnt afraid to get into the detail and help with project work.
Essential: degree level qualification or equivalent experience as a: Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), Town Planner (RTPI), urban regeneration specialist or experience in development finance.
As the Head of London you will be asked to lead on a number of projects that require various property development skills and knowledge. We appreciate you may not have all of the skills/experience listed in the job description, but you will have the majority or at least an understanding of them.
