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Person Specification

In your application, as part of your supporting statement, please address all of the criteria in Part One as you are able to.

Part one

Essential criteria

  • Executive-level leadership experience, with a proven ability to deliver results in complex, high-profile environments.
  • Successful professional experience of UK real estate markets.
  • Successful experience in leading the strategy of a substantial financial services operation, ideally within the housebuilding and/or development sector / Investment Management arena.
  • A track record of leading high-performing teams and managing significant change, fostering innovation and collaboration at all levels.
  • A comprehensive understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and risk management, with the ability to navigate evolving market conditions.
  • A demonstrable appreciation of how to deploy capital across the capital stack (from grants, loans and guarantees to equity). Evidence of the successful management of a senior and complex stakeholder base.
  • A demonstrable understanding of financial and strategic planning.

 

Desirable criteria

  • Qualification as a Chartered banker or Chartered Surveyor with extensive relevant post‐qualification experience.
  • Experience of regeneration, development, and land investment.

 

Part Two – Skills & Abilities (Assessed at Interview)

Candidates progressing to the interview stage will be assessed on the following key capabilities:

  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate a compelling strategic vision.
  • Strong financial and strategic planning acumen, with an ability to drive impact at scale.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and innovation.
  • Resilience and adaptability, thriving in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
  • High emotional intelligence, with a capacity to build trust and navigate complex relationships.