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Reporting to the Regional Managing Director, the Managing Director will lead and manage the performance and operations of a Division to grow the business by increasing profitability and improving the Company’s reputation as a leading house builder.

You will be expected to:

Lead, inspire and shape a high-performing Divisional team that have capacity, capability and diversity, are well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the Division’s workload.
Role-model exceptional leadership and people management, leveraging HR processes, tools and practices to establish a high-performance culture, raise standards, ensure engagement and consistently exceed expectations.
Prepare and implement a sustainable growth plan (rolling 3 years) for the Division. Monitor performance to achieve objectives as cost effectively and efficiently as possible.
Lead and take accountability for the attainment of KPI’s in relation to profit, operating margin, customer satisfaction, sustainability, land acquisition, legal completions and build quality.
Manage and monitor performance within the Division, reporting and providing information as appropriate to the Regional Managing Director and the Divisional Board in line with the standard business processes.
Design and implement an effective PR Strategy within the parameters set by the Group/Regional MD, to promote the products and image of the company in the community.
Champion a focus on customer service excellence and build quality that enhances the reputation of the Company and increases profitability; ensure that the Division positively contributes to reaching the standards/targets set by the Group.
Represent the company in negotiations with key suppliers, government departments and other key partners to secure the most effective terms, relationships and reputation.
Promote and take accountability to ensure full use of, systems, policies, procedures and governance frameworks to effectively protect the Company and our customers, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance, including but not limited to building, health & Safety and environment regulations and standards and policies on land acquisition.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

A successful track record in similar senior role within the industry or a major blue-chip company.
In depth knowledge and understanding of business drivers/competition and issues facing the industry, the local/national economic and political environment and the impact of all on business success.
The individual to be highly numerate, with the ability to interpret and utilise economic, financial and industry data.
A proven strategic and performance leadership capability; able to initiate and lead change; delivers tangible results; demonstrates toughness under pressure and a competitive spirit.
An individual who communicates with impact and clarity; builds effective and supportive working relationships.
A strong people leader; involves and empowers others; coaches and mentors within and outside of own team; invests in own development.
A candidate that has proven record of developing team members and bringing teams together to drive volume and deliver excellence.

Core Leadership Differentiators

Building relationships
Big picture focus
Drives change and continuous improvement
Putting the customer first
Engages others to deliver

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

Competitive Salary
Competitive Bonus Scheme
Private Medical Cover - Family Cover
Company Car or Cash Allowance
Annual Medical Health Assessment
26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
Choice of Flexible Benefits
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Division: North East

Location: North East

Positions Available: 1

Closing Date: 25 July 2025

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Our benefits are fit to measure

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

Financial benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

Lifestyle benefits

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

Where you’ll be
working

Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

Barratt House, The Watermark, Gateshead, NE11 9SZ, United Kingdom

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Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

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Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

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Meet the team

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.

Managing Director

North East
Permanent
Competitive

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What you'll be doing?

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Our Company and Benefits

Any questions?

Our benefits are fit to measure

Private medical cover

Pension

Annual Health Assessment

Financial benefits

Lifestyle benefits

So much more…

About North East

Where you’ll be working

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

Meet the team

Hear from Chris in the Technical team.

Hear from Claire & Louise in the Sales team.

Hear from Cydney in the Commercial team.

Hear from Degree Apprentices Reshaurn and Abdul.

Hear from Ian in the Land team.

Hear from Jess, one of our Site Managers.

Hear from Dawn in our Customer Care team.

Hear from Shar in the Finance team.

Hear from Ade in the IT team.

Managing Director

Where you’ll be
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