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Senior Land & Planning Manager

Wates Developments holds a large and growing portfolio of potential residential development land and our Projects team focuses on securing valuable planning consents in sustainable locations, throughout Southern England. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a new Senior Land & Planning Manager to join our Wates Developments team in Leatherhead, working within the Projects team to secure planning consents on our ever-growing land portfolio.As our Senior Land & Planning Manager you will: Implement strategies to safeguard the interests of the company & ensure deliverability of planning consents with the aim of maximising returns on capital & profitability. Promote land for allocation or consent adding value to the companies’ existing land/property portfolio. Prepare, submit reports, forecasting & updated valuations of the portfolio to support the growth of the business. Identify opportunities to advance planning strategies or maximise return on sites wherever possible Liaise with key stakeholders, landowners & agents whilst upholding the Wates Guiding Framework values to promote trust & build relations to deliver planning consents.We are looking for an experienced land and development professional with experience in; the UK planning system, legal land contracts, development solutions, appraisals, land transactions and politics. This individual must understand how to act within parameters of legal terms and have detailed experience in land management and the valuation of residential land whilst maintaining budgets for promotion and planning applications.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group) Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Head of Communications & Marketing

Wates Group is looking for a Head of Communications & Marketing to join our Residential team. As a developer contractor, Wates Residential business invests in, develops, builds and sells quality affordable housing, either contracting or in a form of partnership with local authorities, housing associations, or public bodies like Homes England. As our Head of Communications & Marketing this role will oversee all communications and marketing for the Wates Residential business unit, covering internal and external communications, media relations, crisis management, digital and social media, employee communication, event management, and marketing to support business growth.The role involves developing and executing strategies, aligning with the Group's overall communications and marketing goals, and using data-driven insights to improve customer and employee experiences.ABOUT THE ROLEAs our Head of Communications & Marketing, you will: Lead on our media relations, social media and public relations activities for the Residential business, as well as developing communications that build and maintain a strong reputation within local and central Government. Work closely with business development, to craft marketing strategies, multi-touch campaigns, events and awards to boost brand awareness and support business growth. Manage third-party agencies and track performance to ensure return on investment . Lead internal communications for Residential, including leadership briefing and people related communications. Provide communications support to the Executive Managing Director and Residential Board, including drafting of speeches and presentations. Build relationships with Residential's senior leaders, advise on strategic communications, and contributes to business goals. Establish relationships with key customers and stakeholders. Serve on both the Group's Communications and Marketing Leadership Team and the Residential Board. Collaborate on setting the Group's communication and marketing strategy, ensuring quality and brand compliance.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, private medical, pension 8% employers’ contribution, health and wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… One of the best learning and development programmes which is customisable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the Wates Group) Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Marketing & Communications Executive

Are you an experienced Marketing and Communications professional ready to make your mark in the built environment? Wates is seeking a talented individual to join our Wates Developments business as a Marketing & Communications Executive.This role will be instrumental in helping to deliver our marketing and communication priorities, helping to play a crucial part in supporting business growth, raising our visibility amongst target audiences, and enhancing our corporate brand and reputation. If you are looking for a varied, meaningful, and enjoyable part-time Marketing and Communications role, and are enthusiastic about delivering high-quality, impactful communications and marketing activities, we want to hear from you.As a Marketing & Communications Executive you will: Support the planning and delivery of digital marketing campaigns. Create compelling content and marketing collateral for use across multiple channels that captures our experience and expertise. Help plan and deliver successful internal and external events. Help raise the profile of our Developments business across Wates Group and support the roll-out of Group-led campaigns, initiatives, and activities. Act as a Brand Advocate on social media, helping to promote our work, people, and successes. Support the roll-out of new strategic business initiatives, to help drive growth. Gather data to support monthly reporting to Group and business Senior Leadership Teams.Skills & Knowledge: Solid proven experience in a PR, Communications, or Marketing role. A relevant industry qualification or a degree in Marketing or Communications. A pro-active individual, with strong writing, stakeholder management, and project management skills. Familiarity with digital marketing tools, like HubSpot, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.Join us and be part of our success story at Wates! What we offer: Competitive salary and profit share scheme Flexible working  Extensive benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employer’s contribution and Health and Wellness programme. Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.  To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Bid Manager

Wates are seeking a talented Bid Manager to join our Residential team to be a key member of the team delivering and executing Pre-Construction strategies and activities, focussing on joint venture development schemes or potential high profile, technically complex construction-only projects. If you are passionate about the residential sector and experienced in delivering developments in joint venture partnerships and / or contracting only-partnerships, then we have an opportunity to join our successful and growing team.Seeking a candidate with proven skills and strong track record of success, they will be confident in challenging the norm and bringing fresh ideas forwards.If you are an agile-thinker and able to confidently lead bids of scale and complexity, influence senior leaders both internally and externally, then we have a great opportunity for you to join us and progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team. ABOUT THE ROLE Our Bid Managers are a valuable part of our business, being the key lead for our JV / Development Agreement or Contractor tenders, with IP and tactics that will position us as a market-leader to be the partner of choice for our public sector residential partners.AS OUR BID MANAGER YOU WILL: Take responsibility for the leadership of project bid teams, liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders, coordinating all inputs and analysis holding to tender or preconstruction programmes. Maintain a customer focussed approach; Drive win strategies, commercially and quality-wise; Be confident in chairing meetings with peers and Board, influencing win themes and leading conversations around key decisions; Interface effectively with our Clients and Client Advisors at required intervals ensuring their requirements are clearly understood, reflected and enhanced in our tender. Drive best practice internally, ensuring we are ahead of the competition and setting ourselves up for success; Ensure that all members of the project bid team have a clear understanding of their role and required outputs; Manage and input into the writing and pulling together of market leading high quality bid responses and submission document Ensure all bids are carried out and settled in accordance with Wates governance; Planning ahead for the required series of Investment Committees and Governance gateways, ensuring the right internal stakeholders are taken ‘on the journey’ in a timely manner.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade) Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group) Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.