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We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 60 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.
We are currently recruiting for a Head of Commercial to join our Yorkshire Division based in Leeds.
You will be the Head of the Commercial Department and manage the Surveying and Purchasing departments, having overall responsibility for all expenditure and for controlling “Cost of Sales”, taking a strategic view from Land Acquisition through to Customer Care initiatives.
The job holder provides overall commercial advice to the divisional Board and assists the Managing/Regional Director in the preparation of budgets and Strategic plans for the respective Division.
Key Responsibilities:
* Production of Commercial Report for inclusion in Land Appraisal
* Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Lead, motivate, communicate with, develop, appraise and performance manage staff to ensure they are fully motivated to drive a high performing team.
* Advise and overview approach of divisional budget and provide support to team where necessary.
* Involvement in preparation of Strategic Plans, advising on Build Cost Indices/Inflation and providing updated and new appraisals/build expenditure forecasts.
* Participation in Board Meetings and ability to influence divisional strategy.
* Responsible for effectively managing the company’s Commercial function to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, the Department maximizes revenue generation and contribution to the company’s operating profit and increases the value added to the company.
* Ensure all commercial risks are identified and managed in accordance with company policies.
Desired Qualifications/Attributes:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or other relevant degree.
* Experience working at a senior level within the housebuilding industry.
* Understanding of NHBC Warranties and Standards.
* Ability to communicate clearly both face-to-face, via telephone and email.
* Ability to drive business growth.
The Company
Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and thriving, sustainable communities.
We create great places for our customers to live, selecting desirable locations for our developments and taking a holistic approach to the design of our homes and their surroundings. Attractive placemaking helps us deliver appealing and well-connected communities where people and nature can thrive.
As an employer of choice, we offer an extensive range of benefits, to include:
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Private pension up to 12.5%
* Private healthcare and cash plan options
* 28 days' annual leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Share save scheme
We are an inclusive employer; the Company will consider flexible working requests for all roles.
We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity, and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Welcome
Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!
Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!
Thanks for your interest in working on our team!
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