Director of Professional and Career Development

Rockbourne is delighted to be working with a leading pan-European alternative real estate platform to help them appoint a top-tier Head of Development to join their London-based team. My client is at the forefront of building and operating sustainable infrastructure in key UK and European markets. 400m, covering around 40 assets to date, and they are currently on an exciting journey, building towards an aspiration of over £2bn of AUM in the next 3 years. In order to realise this vision, my client has become a vertically integrated real assets business that combines traditional acquisition, development, and leasing activity with operational capabilities. With a strong focus on quality and sustainable growth, they are on a mission to enhance their market presence while continuing to deliver outstanding value to stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team and contribute to significant projects that shape the real estate landscape. Track Record – Our client has an existing enviable track record, and you will be able to leverage their extensive experience, strong relationships, brand, and network. Team/Culture – Work as part of an experienced but humble leadership team who are very open-minded and are also committed to helping you to realise your goals and share the successes along the way. you will have the opportunity to grow into your role. New/Nascent Asset Class – You have the chance to shape the future of a new business in a nascent sector that is well-positioned to become a major institutional real estate asset class. Ensure development risk is mitigated and escalate concerns as necessary for the following: Entitlements include council approvals, official plan amendments, planning amendments, and variances to bylaws and consents. Provide direction to team members and external construction managers responsible for the design and construction of all projects. Monitor construction process and controls at all stages of the project and ensure that it is in accordance with approved plans and specifications. Review and provide due diligence and construction budgets and schedules to the team and ensure delivery of quality projects on time and on budget. Growth & Stability – the opportunity to be part of a business that’s already got an incredible reputation overseas and a queue of investors that want to work with them. Progression – the opportunities for where this business could go are endless, and you would have a seat at the top table. Salary: up to £110,000 – £130,000(DOE) plus a discretionary bonus TBC