Description The Landscape Director leads a multi-disciplinary team of 25-30 to deliver world-class projects across the UK and overseas, that exceed clients’ expectations and achieve optimum financial results. Alongside a primary remit to further grow the client base, this role will also develop and implement a strategy to elevate design quality and creativity, building the capability of our technical team in EMEA. Key Responsibilities Financial and Business Performance Achieve personal financial performance objectives Maintain good financial disciplines personally and monitor and manage the same for the team Create project plans, costings and fee structures for client work Monitor and take action on client debt Monitor and take any necessary action on internal cost controls People Management, Leadership and Team Development Act as a leader, role-modelling the values of the business and setting an example in terms of work ethic and personal conduct Create, organise and energise high performing teams, encouraging individuals to push the boundaries of their own team roles Manage and delegate work to teams and individuals at the right level to deliver projects profitably Develop the skills and abilities of the team and contribute to the development of staff in the wider business through coaching and mentoring Support peers through collegiate working Business Development Develop and implement marketing plans to support our strategy Contribute to building our future, targeting appropriate clients and work and developing the client base to become and remain sustainable Act as a brand ambassador, cross-selling and introducing clients and referrals to colleagues Build own personal network and profile in the sector Client Relationship Management Deliver excellent service to clients, working to understand their needs and expectations and managing these appropriately Effectively build, develop and maintain strong client relationships, working to produce creative and innovative client solutions Design Excellence Drive innovative and creative design excellence in own work and others Collaborate to further develop our roles and processes, developing and executing upon a strategy to raise team design capabilities Implement new design technology and resources in a timely manner to enhance design work Contribution to the organisation Contribute to the building of the organisation’s intellectual property Take responsibility for efficient use of the organisation resources in undertaking projects Comply with policies and procedures, statutory and regulatory requirements Self-Development Acquire new skills and expertise valuable to you and the business Show initiative and drive, challenging yourself to work outside comfort zones Maintain professional standards and meet professional body requirements About You Skills & Experience Required Has worked in an international design firm servicing global clients Has experience of successfully leading and managing a team across large mixed use projects Has a proactive approach to client management, with a proven track record of engaging potential clients and winning significant work Commercially astute, demonstrated through decision making, project negotiation, pricing and management Strong organisational and people management skills, encouraging collaboration and innovation within the teams to maximise performance Ability to travel Possess proficiency with computer applications commonly used within the individual’s discipline Degree in related design field or equivalent certification