Operations Director
New Build Housing
Greater Manchester
Generous salary/package on offer

A regional house builder seeks to appoint an Operations Director to lead, motivate and support their regional office in achieving regional forecasts and objectives in line with profit margin requirements and company values.

Duties and responsibilities:

" Take ownership of the development and delivery of the Area Office by managing all operational aspects of running the area in a timely and cost-effective manner.
" Work closely with the Divisional Managing Director with reference to the Land Strategy, ensure that budgets are agreed and are achievable on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
" Maintain costs in line with agreed budget, deliverables against plot numbers and scheduling of site openings including forward planning of opening new sites and reviewing the pipeline calendar.
" Ensure full compliance with company Health & Safety Company policies and continually report and respond to all Health and Safety issues.
" Day to day management of the area office including recruitment, performance succession planning and talent management of resources.
" Maintain an excellent working relationship with area office staff to drive all site targets and plans.
" Consult with group directors on matters arising in area disciplines - Commercial, Technical, Sales, Finance and HR.
" Together with the Divisional Managing Director, work closely with the area Land Director to ensure that capital invested in land achieves or exceeds the anticipated rate of return.
" Work with the Divisional Managing Director to agree area goals established in the Business Plan.
" Work closely with area sales teams, ensuring the maximum sales rates are achieved.
" Check and prepare for presentation of Build and Sales releases/Capex requirements.
" Ensure a high focus is placed on customer care for the region; ensuring customers are satisfied with the professional service received from the Company.
" Responsible for chairing area meetings including Area Board Meetings, Pre-Construction and Pre-Start meetings.

The successful candidate must have previous experience working within volume house building in a senior management role.

" Excellent communication and presentational skill
" Strong Leadership skills
" Proven ability of working to tight deadlines
" Excellent problem-solving skills
" Strong IT skills
" Excellent organisational skills
" Proven industry experience growing a business from 200 to over 400 homes

The company are offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits package including car allowance/company car, 20% bonus, pension, medical insurance, life assurance, shares scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business and be part of their success. If you are interested in the role and would like further details, please contact Deena at Fawkes and Reece on (phone number removed) or send your application to (url removed)