Head of SFR Investments

Our client is a property services partner and consultant to the public sector.

Working closely with Councils and Housing Associations to provide technical property services to deliver land, asset and development projects with social impact. We also create long term partnerships with local authorities and other public and private sector bodies to add value to land and property assets bringing additional resources, skills, innovative funding solutions and end-to-end delivery services to deliver a wide variety of property transactions and projects to support each partnership.

Based in Surrey, with a national capability through its strategic network of partners, we deliver services to bring forward projects on publicly owned land and assets across the full spectrum of real estate, with an emphasis on creating socio-economic benefits for both our partners and the wider community.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Essential · Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate with various external parties. · An awareness of the political nature of public/private sector partnerships and projects · Ability to manage and set own workload with limited support and supervision · An understanding of the governance associated with the operation of local authorities and how they make decisions.

Desirable • An understanding of construction and health and safety requirements • An understanding of financial modelling and analysis of property development and investment transactions

Requirements

Qualifications Required

· Memberships of the RICS or other similar property related qualification or relevant and demonstrable practical experience.

· A full driver’s licence.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

· Memberships of the RICS or other similar property related qualification or relevant and demonstrable practical experience.

· A full driver’s licence.
· Experience of working in the property profession in either the public or private sector, within a multi-disciplinary team.
· Experience of business development and conversion of opportunities in challenging environments.
· Experience or understanding of working for an SME.
· Experience of the submission of planning applications for various uses within and outside policy areas.
· Experience of managing a range of property projects of varying complexity and size from inception to delivery.
· Experience of managing and directing a multi-disciplinary team of consultants and advisors.
· Experience of managing budgets as they relate to projects and varying streams of activity.
· Experience of managing direct reports and supporting their learning and development.
· Experience of staff coordination to meet targets and deadlines.
· Demonstrable experience in writing business case and feasibility reports.
· Experience of creating development and investment appraisals on Argus.
· Experience of researching comparable transactions.
· Experience of how property can support regeneration in local communities.
· Experience of pipeline management and prioritisation of workload.

· Experience and understanding of the planning process and legislation

· Experience and understanding of property disposals
· Experience and understanding of property and building management
· Experience and understanding of residential and commercial lettings
· Understanding of property development & Construction process Desirable
· Experience of property development
· Experience of managing construction process
· Experience of managing property development and investment funders and investors.

Responsibilities:

· The primary focus of the role is to work with the director and the team to grow existing client’s relationships. Identify the position for and secure new clients, support and manage bids for new work.

· Contribute to the diversification of the service offer to our clients. Support the director to identify and recruit new team members and build teams to deliver projects successfully.

· To lead all projects relating to asset management and land promotion and to programme and manage internal resources to deliver all client requirements, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery.

· Act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time cost targets and the appropriate quality standards. Manage projects and resources in an efficient manner to contribute to the overall profitability of the business.

· To contribute to the overall strategic and operational management to the business. Be specifically responsible for delegated business development / marketing tasks and support the director to achieve the business plan.

The post holder will be expected to have:

· A professional, approachable and collaborative attitude with the ability to build rapport with internal teams, external consultants and local authority partners.

· Exceptional relationship management skills.

· A good level of written communication skills, with the ability to draft, review and structure all necessary reports.

· A growth mindset. No fear of new situations and the ability to flex to different environments. Not afraid to fail and use the experience as an opportunity to learn and continually improve.

· A proactive and focussed outlook to deliver assigned tasks.

· A creative and forward-thinking approach.

· Enthusiasm to support the company’s Environmental Social & Governance targets.

· Data driven thinking. Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply judgement to quantitative as well as qualitative evidence when making recommendations.
Key Responsibilities will include:

• Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and reporting such opportunities to the appropriate line manager;

• Proactive in the identification and pursuit of new clients/new business;

• Assisting in the production of bid documentation;

• Ensuring that project case study, photograph and project CV files are kept up to date;

• Identifying ways in which project management products and services can be improved and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager;

• Ensure internal reporting tools are up to date with accurate returns, fee / cost forecasts etc.;

• Ensure direct reports are reviewing and processing third party consultant invoices in a timely and correct manner;

• Identify any variation / opportunity in fee/return income projection;

• Manage projects under your control to meet client and business objectives;

• Leading and facilitating the overall collaboration across internal teams to deliver a cross functional project team;

• Advising at a strategic level at the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives;

• Optimise project staff utilisation;

• Deliver the skills necessary to meet technical objectives for the project;

• Comply with internal risk management processes and identify any areas where additional processes need to be implemented;

• Ensure contracts for services for projects under your control are in place with all clients/sub-consultants in line with internal policy;

• Comply with risk mitigation measures defined by the client and agreed within the project objectives;

• Lead to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters;

• Plan for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues relating to your service area;

• Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project;

• Ensure the production of formal project progress and other reports;

• The job holder has the authority to make decisions within the boundaries of their responsibilities and accountability in the role.

• Coach/mentor junior staff as directed/agreed in their L&D plans;

BenefitsThe company are a growing specialist in the sector, with ambitious plans for growth, creating opportunity for progression within the business. 

The opportunity for remote working and a flexible approach to work life balance. Salary is dependant on experience and will be negotiated. The company offer excellent benefits and a high quality work environment together with a commitment to Sustainability, environmental impact and our industry impact on the communities we serve.

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