Redrow: Managing Director - Redrow Homes Southern Counties

Managing Director

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Redrow Homes Southern Counties
Southern Counties, Basingstoke
Permanent
Competitive salary

Closing Date: 20/09/2019

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Summary

To manage and develop a subsidiary Division of Redrow to deliver objectives as agreed with the Main Board.  To deliver required financial and other targets.  To take overall responsibility for the management of all current activities, development and implementation of future strategy for the division, and the management and motivation of the division team to deliver that strategy.

Be involved in the overall management and development of the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Management of the Business

  • Overall responsibility for the general running of the business at all times seeking to achieve objectives whilst maintaining the appropriate balance between opportunity and risk

  • Implement appropriate strategies and processes to ensure delivery of company targets

  • Chair and direct the monthly divisional board meeting ensuring key decisions are taken in the best interests of the division and the Group

  • Adhere to all Redrow’s reporting requirements and in addition to alert the Group Managing Director to significant opportunities or risks as they arise

  • Ensure the Division runs in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures and the sharing of best practice with other Home divisions

  • Implement policy and procedures for all disciplines including sharing best practice with other Home divisions

  • Responsible within the Division for the delivery of Customer Care

  • Chair and direct a weekly management meeting with all Heads of Departments to ensure that all aspects of the business are performing to target and put in place remedial measures where necessary

  • Chair weekly sales/build meetings and sign off sales prices

  • Chair monthly cost/value comparison (CVC) meetings to ensure costs are properly controlled

  • Liaise closely with all Heads of Department to ensure a working knowledge of the progress to date and issues arising in each department at any time

  • Attend and contribute to Managing Director’s forums as called

Staff

  • Enable the right number, level and calibre of staff to be recruited and developed to support the division’s business and future development

  • Lead, motivate, communicate with and develop staff to achieve best performance to meet the division’s needs

  • Identify staff for future career progression and work with the Group Managing Director and Human Resources Department to ensure their development

  • Host an annual conference for all staff to communicate the division’s performance and future strategy

  • Ensure that all appropriate information from Divisional Board meeting is communicated to staff and encourage staff to voice their concerns or suggestions for improvement

  • Ensure that all staff understand the requirements of their job and perform to a satisfactory standard

  • Promote a Customer Care focused culture in the business

 Health & Safety

Overall responsibility for the provision of effective Health & Safety for the division in accordance with Redrow’s Health & Safety policy and with the support of the Group Health & Safety function.  In carrying out this important duty the Managing Director has the full backing of the Main Board.

Land Acquisition

  • 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

  • Attend all monthly land meetings

  • Maintain at all times an accurate picture of the progress of all land dealings

  • Develop a working knowledge of Redrow’s land acquisition system

What we can do for you

We've been building a proud reputation for beautiful high quality homes across England and Wales for nearly 50 years. Key to our success are the many talented people working in every department across the business who are committed to excellence. We encourage them all to grow and maximise their potential by working with like-minded people who share their vision and values.

At Redrow we are committed to continuously promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) throughout the business to build a culture that is inclusive to all, actively values difference and ensures everyone is treated fairly.

Supporting the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our people really matters and it\'s something we take very seriously. The health and wellbeing of our employees and sub-contractors is embedded at the heart of our culture and as part of this, we offer a wide range of wellbeing programmes, initiatives and education to support our colleagues both in work and in their personal lives.

We promote a culture of development and believe in investing in each individual to help them fulfil their personal goals, excel in their current role and support their future career progression.

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