Managing Director - West Malling

We have a new opportunity for a Managing Director to join our team within Vistry Kent, at our West Malling office. 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 Kent 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.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we are 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.

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
• Extensive experience working in the residential construction industry in a 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 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 Executive 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 KPIs 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 raising 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.

We build more than homes, we are 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 are 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.