Operations Director

In a Nutshell We have a new opportunity for an Operations Director to join our team within Vistry Devon South West, at our Exeter office. This role is ideal for a candidate with a proven track record as a Managing Director or Operations/Production/Construction or Technical Director and who has been involved in delivering mixed tenure residential developments from land acquisition to completion and beyond, both in the low-rise and mid-rise housing sectors. You will work in unison with the Executive Chair and other members of the Divisional team to provide support and direction to all the regions within the Division. Your focus will be on all aspects of operational delivery from the inception of the Division's projects through to the fulfilment of all contractual obligations. Whilst there are no direct reports for this role, you are expected to be adequately competent and proficient in dealing with all Regional Business Unit Board members plus senior members of the Group Services team. You will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and have demonstrable experience in influencing and negotiating. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality A wealth of experience working as a Managing Director or Operations/Construction/Technical Director. A strong operations and commercial leader with a proven track record of success working on new build housing contracts and multi-story residential apartment schemes. Experience of PLC policies and procedures relating to Safety / Quality / Employment and an overall Business Management System Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies from inception to project completion and beyond. Understanding and competence of programme approach and software, including Coins and Keys More about the Operations Director role New Business and Development Provide advice and support in the securing of new work opportunities to ensure projects efficiently flow through the business and onto site. Pre-Construction and Design Work with regional team to bring new sites into production in a timely and efficient way to meet business plan requirements Construction and Sales Provide direction and leadership to the regional business team on residential and housebuilding developments. Regularly monitor programmes to ensure delivery on time, to budget and to highlight any risks at an early stage to the Divisional team. The use of Coins in this regard is essential. Commercial Ensure that the highest levels of commercial control are being adopted by each region through procurement, on site delivery and post completion. Identify as early as possible any programme and therefore contractual risks that the region needs to be protected from. Customer Service Work closely with the regions to ensure customer service levels are meeting or exceeding any targets set by the Group. Investigate and review any HBF surveys that do not meet the Group's minimum requirements. Feedback any good and bad practice. Health and Safety Maintain the health and safety standards of the Division and the Group - drive continuous improvement -Monitor and feedback on monthly SHE Inspection and Advisory reports and afford the Chair with detail of any concerns re same. Business Contribute as Divisional team member to formulation and delivery of 3-year strategy. Produce board reports and papers as required Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. 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Location: Middlemoor, GB

Posted Date: 6/19/2025