Regional Managing Director

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our North East Division is looking to recruit a Regional / Managing Director.

The Role

The role of Regional Director / Managing Director is a broad range commercial role with a focus on delivering profitable growth. As part of this role, the postholder will take overall responsibility for the Division; developing and implementing the business plan, ensuring profitability, sustainability and compliance across all aspects of the business and aligned with group objectives while delivering exceptional performance in standards of build quality and customer satisfaction.

Principle accountabilities of the Regional / Managing Director role include:

• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day activities and performance of the Division as well as the development and implementation of the business plan, in accordance with agreed targets and strategies.
• Lead, motivate, communicate and develop the Senior Management Team to ensure that they are fully engaged to achieve set targets and KPIs to meet the needs of the business as well as take a holistic approach to managing challenges and issues.
• Oversee commercial functions including land acquisition, planning, development, sales, and customer care to ensure the Division delivers its objectives.
• Ensure efficient operational performance across all functions, including construction, customer care, and health & safety, with a focus on delivering high-quality homes.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Division has the appropriate workforce plan to support the Division’s business and future development.
• In conjunction with the Finance Director manage the P&L, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring robust financial performance and alignment with group targets.
• Chair regular meetings with the senior management team and other meetings such as build/sales and CVR/valuation meetings to ensure that all aspects of the business are performing to target and in line with Group policies and procedures. Where necessary put remedial measures in place.
• In conjunction with the Senior Management Team lead, manage and motivate teams to deliver best performance and foster an inclusive environment, as well as ensure that all employees understand the requirements of their role in accordance with Group procedures.
• Provide regular, accurate updates and management information to the Regional Chair with regards to all aspects of the business plan.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, health & safety regulations, and group policies, with a focus on sustainability initiatives.
• Promote a culture focused on customer experience.
• Overall responsibility for the provision of effective health and safety for the Division in accordance with the Group’s Health and Safety Policy and procedures.

The above list of accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience of working as a Managing Director or Director with wide-ranging understanding and experience of the housebuilding or construction industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with a history of delivering profitable growth.
• Deep understanding of the UK residential housing market, planning system, and construction regulations.
• Experience in managing P&L, budgets, and financial reporting for a large Division or business unit.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Qualifications and Training

• Full UK driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

• Ability to develop long-term strategic plans and translate them into operational success.
• Strong financial acumen with a focus on delivering profitable results and value creation.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and influence others at all levels.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities, particularly in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Ability to navigate challenges, manage risks, and drive performance under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across a broad stakeholder base.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance, health & safety, and environmental sustainability.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion.

The Role and Working Conditions

• Office-based role, Monday to Friday.
• Regular travel to development sites and ad-hoc travel to regional meetings or the Group Head Office.

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Car cash allowance
• 36 days holiday per annum
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Share save scheme
• Purchase Holiday Scheme