Job description

Salary dependent on experience £90,000 - £110,000 per annum

Purpose of the job:

We’re currently looking for a driven and strategic Head of Development & Disposals to join our team. Reporting directly to the Director of Estates, you'll play a key role in shaping and implementing our strategy to achieve our Proceeds and Value Generation targets across a variety of exciting projects within the Stonegate property portfolio. The success of the team will be critical in supporting the Group strategy to maximise returns and unlock value from the portfolio, with funds then being recycled to fuel our major investment and conversion programmes.

The role sits across multiple workstreams including but not exclusively; divestment of trading and closed assets, divestment and/or redevelopment of surplus land & buildings, change of use of surplus elements and strategic multi-site partnerships to deliver Electric Vehicle charging solutions, as an example. Our strategy is always to deliver value today whilst demonstrating inherent value in the future.

Strong leadership experience will be required to lead a team of six, whilst the role will also play an active role in the Estates Leadership team, supporting the management and development of the wider team. The role will require engaging with colleagues across the business, from delivering key strategic recommendations to senior executives, through to communicating the importance of key metrics to operational colleagues.

This is a field based position with travel throughout the UK, but will require an appropriate proportion of time in the Solihull office liaising with other support functions.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and a strategic mindset, who thrives on delivering results. You’ll need to bring solid experience in estates development and disposals, with the ability to identify opportunities and ensure optimal returns for the business. If you’re motivated by making a real impact and are ready to drive success, we’d love to hear from you!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a team of six direct reports whilst ensuring delivery of team’s key objectives and support for the wider Estates team.
Identify and deliver opportunities to maximise proceeds, at optimum returns, of all suitable assets within our portfolio.
Accountability and responsibility for all divestment and value creation recommendations through our Governance gateways.
Work collaboratively with Operational colleagues to identify suitable opportunities (divestment & value creation) across the portfolio to maximise value, minimise closure periods and mitigate unviable capital expenditure.
Prepare and maintain accurate and appropriate periodic and annual reporting of deliverables against team’s key objectives, including the setting of appropriate budgets.
Play an active role in the leadership of the wider Estate’s team.
Own and build strong and effective relationships, on behalf of team, with all internal and external suppliers supporting our workstreams.
Build and maintain trust in the team’s recommendations and advice in a range of Governance forums.
Manage and develop individuals’ capability and performance to exceed objectives through regular reviews, coaching, training, monitoring and feedback.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Ideally RICS qualified with previous experience in a corporate environment and the development/disposal of land/buildings.
A proven track record leading a team to deliver against challenging targets.
Strong financial acumen, commercial awareness and ability to analyse & draw insight from significant amounts of data.
Experience and strong understanding of the planning system re change of use and conditional legal agreements.
Demonstrates a passion, commitment and focus on delivering best value.
Self-motivated, a results driven mindset whilst ensure great behaviours.
Exceptional communications skills across a varied audience.
Able to build strategic relationships and leverage network within the property market.

What's in it for you?

25 days annual leave
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
Pension
Vitality Healthcare
Opt in dental insurance programme
Annual bonus scheme
The Stonegate discount card offering discounts across our managed estate
Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers

At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at www.stonegatecareers.co.uk.

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