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ENV155: Business Group Director

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Reference ENV155  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
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Location England (East Anglia) - UK
Town/City Peterborough
Salary Additional Information Competitive Salary DOE
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Board & Executives
Deadline 06/05/2009
Company Name Royal Haskoning
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Description
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

We are looking to recruit a new Business Group Director for the Environment division at our Peterborough office. The Environment team in Peterborough brings together a wide range of knowledge and capacity in order to provide solutions to the variety of issues related to the environment. Our expertise covers a wide range of environmental areas including soil, water, air, wastes and noise and our consultants have an in-depth knowledge of environmental technology, legislation, regulations, management systems and communications.

 The role involves leading and directing a Business Group, including:

  • Strategic Business Planning and Development for the Business Group (BG) within overall Group and Divisional Strategic Directions
  • Reviewing and Agreeing Annual Business Plans for Advice Groups (AGs) & Market Sectors
  • Setting and Managing Annual Financial Budget for the BG
  • Reviewing, Agreeing and Monitoring Annual Financial Budgets for AGs
  • Reviewing, Agreeing and Monitoring Balanced Business Improvement Cards (BBIC) for each of the Advice Groups and Market Sectors
  • Ongoing Direction and Co-Ordination of AGs Activities
  • Ongoing co-ordination of BG Activities with other Business Groups
  • Supporting Directors of Advice Groups in performing their roles effectively as required – to include the following areas: staff recruitment and management, marketing and business development, project procurement and execution.
  • Supporting Market Managers in performing their roles effectively as required – to include the following areas: marketing and business development and project procurement.
  • Undertaking Formal Quarterly Project Reviews
  • Reviewing and Approving Proposals and liaison with Divisional Director where required
  • Proactively supporting the success and development of the Division (including attendance at Divisional Meetings)
  • Proactively supporting the success and development of the UK Business (including attendance at UK Steering Group Meetings) in particular stimulating the development of cross divisional activity.
  • Proactively supporting the success and development of the Royal Haskoning Group
    Other Duties:
  • Carry out any duties which your line manager may reasonably request within the broad parameters of your role.
  • Requirements:

  • Proactive, enthusiastic and confident
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to take significant personal responsibility and use initiative
  • Able to use judgement and discretion effectively and appropriately

    Qualifications and Experience:
  • Degree level education. Preference for a background in environmental sciences.
  • Previous experience of managing multi disciplinary project teams with minimum 10 staff
  • Recent experience of managing part of a business with line responsibility for P&L and for commercial and contractual matters
  • He/she should be an entrepreneur with clear market drive and should have a focus on clients and client network.
  • We offer a competitive salary plus a range of benefits including a contributory pension, discretionary company bonus, Health and Dental care, Life Insurance, 25 days holiday and a flexible working policy.

    To apply please visit the vacancies page on our website at www.royalhaskoning.com and search for this role under ENV155. At the bottom of the job description there will be an apply button, please select this and complete an online application form.

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