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Job Purpose: To provide operational support to the London North Project Teams to ensure the operational business unit complies with St William Quality assurance processes. Support in preparing and closing out any observations from the St William Group audits and Berkeley Group audits. Responsibilities: * Project Audit Schedule – It includes the corporate QMS Audits, Project Level Audits and the Supply Chain Audits. QM to ensure there is a Quality Audit Programme for the project, review and revise the programme on an ongoing manner. Maintain it in the shared drive and issue to EDMS on a 6 weekly basis. To be aligned with current works and upcoming works as per the accepted master programme. * Audit Action Plan – Maintain an Audit Action Plan as a live document. A tracker of all audit findings, date raised, status, date closed etc. * NCR Register – If EDMS is used to raise NCR, register can be obtained from the EDMS. QM to customise the register from EDMS and take actions to control NCR process. * Quality Management Plan – Support the team to prepare the QMP and ensure it’s reviewed and approved. To be reviewed and approved by the Project Manager /Director and Construction Director sign off. * Schedule of Onsite Quality Review – To prepare with input from the team. It should be updated and aligned with current works and any new elements of work. * ITP Schedule – QM to ensure that this schedule is prepared by the construction team and in place. It shall include all ITPs signed off as well as all ITPs to come from the contractors. Ensure it’s up to date at all times with planned and actual dates. It should be issued to EDMS. * Undertake the support and management of the QA / Fieldview manager. * Implement, manage and continually review the setup and use of Field View / ASITE across multiple projects. * Ensure project teams and contractors are trained in the use of Field View / ASITE. * Ensure consistent use of Fieldview / ASITE across the operational sites * Review / analyse the use of Field View forms to ensure that current forms and processes are being used and are in line with the approved Inspection Test Plan. * QM is to ensure that the teams are filing away the evidence in a timely manner in line with the Evidence Required Schedule * Review and comment upon the developed QRA;s issued by contractors during the tendering process * Attend all final bid meetings to ensure the requirements of the QMS and QRA’s has been completed as required and understood prior to placing a PSI * Reviewing and signing off the Contractor Approval Forms prior to the PSI being awarded * Attending all pre-start meetings with each contractor to ensure requirements of the project QMS are understood and have been followed through to the project team * Attend Project team QLT meetings to promote any group changes, bulletins and NCR’s in the month. * Produce a monthly report covering the performance of each project for review by the management team which can then be discussed within the MPR’s * Review and provide feedback on any future proposed amendments of the QMS at either Group or St W/St J level Technical Competencies: * Fieldview / ASITE experience essential * An understanding of the design, procurement and construction processes and thorough Knowledge and experience of build sequence. * Ideally from a Site management / Technical background or on site experience as a minimum. * Understanding of Building reqs, Warranty providers and key manufacturers requirements. Person Specification: * Proactive, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook * Passion for corporate responsibility * Keen to deliver exceptional customer service * Flexible, reliable and a team player * Credible, and comfortable in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders * Reliable, tolerant, and determined * Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view Please note our standard working hours are 8am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Job Purpose: The Sales & Marketing administrator processes and manages all AML packs for every sale, sales and marketing invoices, updates all trackers for sales numbers, invoices, training etc. Updates monthly reports with sales figures, prepares documents required by the Director, books meeting rooms and assists sales team with admin related tasks. Responsibilities: * Collating all documents for AML packs for FD to sign off prior to exchange * Liaises with solicitors to progress sales from reservation to exchange. * Liaising with Solicitors on extension requests, advanced payments received and any ad-hoc requirements. * Assisting to putting together relevant comparable evidence and information packs and challenging any down valuations. * Reporting to management on completions and information customer relations managers of any specific information required. * Keeping an up to date risk register for all properties sold for reporting purposes. * Coding/ Inputting all invoices onto a tracker form * Invoices and tracking all fees paid across live sites * Ensuring agents invoice for correct amount. * Produce weekly and monthly reports for sales and marketing director * To produce a sales status pack for all development sites for the S&M director for board meetings. * General day to day support; arrange diaries, book meetings and generally support the team in their day to day activities * Brochure/ Sales Literature/ Model moves; distribute literature as required to overseas desks and all development sites. Couriers for models. * Storage Management; oversee the storage facilities and inventory of stored items in UK and international * Admin staff rotate lunchtime cover and if the receptionist is off sick or on holiday. Involves answering phones, greeting guests, making refreshments. Technical Competencies: * Experience in a similar role * Experience in conveyancing and administration * Competent on word, excel and powerpoint. * Enthusiastic about working in an organised, structured, efficient manner * Excellent communication, both written and verbal * Excellent attention to detail and drive to work to tight timescales. Person Specification: * Proactive, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook * Passion for corporate responsibility * Keen to deliver exceptional customer service * Flexible and reliable * Credible, and comfortable in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders * Reliable, tolerant, and determined * Team player * Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view Please note our standard working hours are 8am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Job Purpose: To assist the Finance team in providing accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting, project accounting management and comprehensive business partnering. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: * Amalgamate different data sets to produce and update cost reports providing monthly positions and variances highlighting areas of concern * Forecast possible future outcomes of cost positions * Estimate land & build payment dates * Represent Finance at site cost meetings and feedback key information * Process entries to correct miss-postings * Recognise profit and post corresponding entries * Recharge salary costs to sites & key strategic partners * Update key date changes on sales system * Forecast cash expenditure and receipts * Post intercompany entries * Ensure VAT posting accuracy * Post accruals and prepayments * Value current stock holding and Land Bank * Finalise postings on the system and declare position to HQ * Process reservation values onto system * Provide weekly sales stats to the sales dept inc averages * Produce weekly management pack for distribution to the Ops board * Calculate CIS tax values to send to HMRC * Providing ad hoc reporting duties and be a general excel point of contact Technical Competencies: * Demonstrated experience working in a management or project accounts role, preferably for a property developer * ACCA/ACA part qualified Person Specification: * Strong customer facing and presentation skills * Commercial acumen with a resilient nature * Target driven with good negotiation skills * Able to work in a team and on own initiative * Good listening and verbal communication skills * Able to demonstrate computer literacy * Good time management skills * Positive and confident attitude Please note our standard working hours are 8am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday

To assist the Finance team in providing accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting, project accounting management and comprehensive business partnering. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: * Posting journals into general ledger and management of monthly trial balance * Preparation of monthly VAT returns * Preparation of monthly management accounts * Preparation of month-end reporting deliverables * Assisting FC with monthly profit and cashflow forecasting * Assisting with quarterly review reporting * Assisting with year-end and half-year reporting processes * Preparation of sales completion tracker monitoring deposits and completion monies * Preparation of sales agency fee trackers * Preparation of sales performance reporting including weekly sales updates and phase by phase sales trackers * Assist with preparation of monthly build, sales and land cost reporting (including reconciliation to financial systems) * Ad hoc analysis * Contractor finance due diligence * Work with Finance Assistant to ensure timely approval and payment of invoices Technical Competencies: * Demonstrated experience working in a management or project accounts role, preferably for a property developer * ACCA/ACA part qualified Person Specification: * Strong customer facing and presentation skills * Commercial acumen with a resilient nature * Target driven with good negotiation skills * Able to work in a team and on own initiative * Good listening and verbal communication skills * Able to demonstrate computer literacy * Good time management skills * Positive and confident attitude Please note our standard working hours are 8am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday

The purpose of the role is to effectively co-ordinate the activity and resources required to deliver a development/section of a development on time and to budget by managing a safe, profitable, high quality site that consistently produces a quality of product that exceeds industry norms and customer expectation. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: * The overall control and effective management of the development/section of a development * Managing the day to day activities on site to focus on the successful completion of the development/section of a development * Managing all activity to ensure the successful implementation of the build programme * Maximising the performance of all site personnel and all outside contractors * Managing positive purchaser relationships and promote the company’s reputation in the public arena * Ensuring best practice with regard to Health and Safety, sustainability and Fire prevention * Proposing improvements in systems and procedures to the Construction Manager/Construction Director * Ensuring the implementation, monitoring and compliance of the company’s Quality Control procedures * Maintaining accurate reporting and internal and external communication * Deputising and representing the Line Manager when appropriate. * Promoting the company’s image and managing its reputation for providing the highest standards of health, safety and welfare of all staff and visitors Technical Competencies: * Although an engineering background is of benefit, it is not a pre-requisite. * Experience of similar residential schemes is preferred. Person Specification: * Proactive, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook * Keen to deliver exceptional customer service * An effective leader, motivator and mentor * Flexible and reliable * Credible, and comfortable in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders * Reliable, tolerant, and determined * Team player * Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view * Well-presented and business like Please note our standard working hours are 8am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Job Purpose: To assist the Finance Director in providing accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting, project accounting management and comprehensive business partnering on Southall and/or other Berkeley St Joseph sites. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: * Monitor and consider both financial and non-financial risks on site. Keep FD advised of all project financial and risk matters in a timely manner * Proactively contribute to project teams to aid the strategic development of sites * Develop a close connection with project teams, attend weekly Change Control, Build-Sales and other detailed meetings, providing analytical support, help challenge assumptions and project decisions for the betterment of the project. * Work across all departments to build a strong network and understanding, business partnering to provide financial analysis and commercial acumen. * Constantly monitor the project stack from a commercial perspective, proposing options to minimise costs and maximise revenue wherever possible. * Prepare cost reconciliations for all stack line items, including but not limited to:Build Costs, Other Build Cost, Sales & Marketing (incl. commissions & legals), BRES, Land, Estates, Voids, etc * Provision of Board Reports and Monthly Sales Reports * Providing information to Central Finance via the System Review process * Co-ordinate and complete ad-hoc Divisional and Group requests * Work closely with project surveyors to ensure the correct forecast of build costs and the analysis of risk throughout the procurement cycle * Delivery of ad-hoc commercial projects, e.g. coordination letting of commercial space * Provide financial risk assessments of potential tendering subcontractors, including AML checks * Review & approve sales agents & introducers due diligence & AMLs * Provide project stacks, and ensure financial paperwork is up to date and complete * Provide accurate analysis of development/optimisation options and provide commercial recommendations * Be responsible for the preparation of Commencement Appraisals and any development stack memos (following the initial CA) Technical Competencies: * Demonstrated experience working in a management or business partnering role, ideally for a property developer * ACA/ ACCA qualified – minimum of 1 year PQE Person Specification: * Proactive, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook * Keen to deliver exceptional customer service * An effective leader, motivator and mentor * Credible, and comfortable in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders * Reliable, tolerant, team player and determined * Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view Please note our standard working hours are 8am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Job Purpose: To manage the Customer Service operation within an allocated geographical area, ensuring an efficient and responsive customer service through the 2 year warranty period. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: * Liaise and correspond with customer at commencement of sales procedure through to occupation. * Liaise and correspond with the Sales Admin manager, Commercial, Technical and Contraction for purchaser extras and be responsible for processing those extras. * Liaise and correspond with customer in relation to customer choices and be responsible for those choices. * Keep up to date and well-presented customer files. * Sales progression. * Keep accurate log of all customer interaction. * Prepare handover manuals for all properties in your portfolio, liaising with technical to ensure accuracy of information. * Complete brochure compliance checks. * Carry out site inspections prior to intended APC date using Fieldview. * Carry out final inspection of properties with Construction Site Manager using Fieldview. * To arrange Pre Occupations and Handover appointment with customers and ensure completion of any matters which may arise from meetings. All to be documented on Fieldview. * Liaise with Construction Manager / Sub Contractors to ensure any snagging items identified in pre occupation or handover meetings are dealt with promptly. * Inspect post completion maintenance defects reported by customers in portfolio and arrange attendance by the appropriate contractors during the 2 year warranty period ensuring that customers are kept fully updated during the repair process. * Regularly attend estate walks. * To develop and maintain positive interaction within your team to ensure all information is pro-actively and accurately reported to Customer. * Complete weekly Stock Plot checks. * Where applicable, responsible for obtaining RAMS for review of works to take place by contractors liaising with the Health and Safety & Construction team. * Ensure there is active use of My Home Plus with all customers continually achieving an 80% sign up rate. * Report and document defect trends to be circulated to respective site team monthly for review. Person Specification: * Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook * Has a clear focus on exceptional customer service * Flexible * Calm, credible, and comfortable in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders * Reliable, tolerant, and determined * Good Team Player * Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view * Keen to deliver exceptional customer service * Well-presented and business like Please note our standard working hours are 8am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Job Purpose To support and assist the Development Managers and the Development Director with departmental objectives and ensure the provision of an efficient planning service to the region. To manage and motivate External Consultants ensuring accurate reporting to the senior management team. Responsibilities and Accountabilities * Coordination of planning application submissions, including management of and liaising with consultants, and drafting planning statements, statement of community involvement * Ensuring compliance with planning conditions including liaison with consultants and technical / commercial departments * Monitoring progress with S106 obligations including liaison with planning officers * Co-ordination and management of public consultation – including liaison with consultants, drafting exhibition material, preparation of boards with designer, arranging logistics, with review of consultation feedback * Liaison with local planning authority to ensure a smooth processing of applications and site progress * Provide planning advice internally to aid decisions on current sites and potential sites being considered for development Core Competencies * Business awareness – Has an up to date and detailed understanding of Product and the needs of all our customers and stakeholders * Managing relationships – Builds and maintains good relationships with customers and colleagues by adopting the most appropriate approach to deal with people and situations * Meeting customer needs – Anticipates, responds to and seeks to exceed the expectations of existing and potential customers * Communication – Conveys accurate information effectively using the most appropriate methods to reflect the needs of the audience and ensure mutual understanding * Integrity – Shows support for Berkeley values – particularly demonstrating the highest levels of honesty and integrity * Personal organisation – Efficient in one’s use of time and works in a well-structured way * Self-control – Performs effectively by keeping emotions under control, particularly in stressful and difficult situations * Self-development – takes responsibility for personal improvement, learning from experience and new situations * Adaptability – responds positively to changing business circumstances and readily adapts behaviour to maintain effective performance * Determination – demonstrates repeated effort over a period of time, overcoming obstacles in order to achieve a goal * Thoroughness – is accurate, pays attention to detail and ensures tasks are completed on time. Person Specification * Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook * Has a clear focus on high quality and business profit * Flexible * Credible, and comfortable in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders * Reliable, tolerant, and determined * Good Team Player * Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view * Keen to deliver exceptional service * Well-presented and business like * Hold a full driving licence and access to a car

Job Purpose To provide a professional and efficient service to all prospective and current customers and to secure the required profitable sales with the aim of achieving financial targets and an excellent customer experience in accordance with the commitments and ambitions of Our Vision. Responsibilities To maintain the presentation of the sales areas to the highest standard To research the marketplace and use the data to sell above the competition To effectively manage a sales database to optimise sales opportunities To generate potential sales leads in addition to those created by marketing activity To maximise the telephone as a sales tool To apply effective selling skills in order to exceed required profitable sales targets To progress secured reservations to completion To anticipate and manage the threat of cancellation and minimise the cancellation rates To ensure a smooth journey for the customer and the company during the legal process To effectively manage all customers and deliver excellent customer service To work as a participative member of the sales team To effectively manage all sales administration in order to ensure that correct reporting is provided To effectively manage and resolve any customer complaints To actively focus on self-development and the improvement of sales and sales management skills Ensure Our Vision, Sustainability and KPI targets are met To represent Berkeley homes to the highest possible standards of business Competencies Business awareness – Has an up to date and detailed understanding of Product and the needs of all our customers and stakeholders Business development – Obtains customers for Berkeley Homes by utilising product knowledge and sales skill sets. Managing relationships – Builds and maintains good relationships with customers and colleagues by adopting the most appropriate approach to deal with people and situations Meeting customer needs – Anticipates, responds to and seeks to exceed the expectations of existing and potential customers Communication – Conveys accurate information effectively using the most appropriate methods to reflect the needs of the audience and ensure mutual understanding Integrity – Shows support for Berkeley values – particularly demonstrating the highest levels of honesty and integrity Personal organisation – Efficient in one’s use of time and works in a well-structured way Self control – Performs effectively by keeping emotions under control, particularly in stressful and difficult situations Self development – Takes responsibility for personal improvement, learning from experience and new situations Adaptability – Responds positively to changing business circumstances and readily adapts behaviour to maintain effective performance Determination – Demonstrates repeated effort over a period of time, overcoming obstacles in order to achieve a goal Thoroughness – Is accurate, pays attention to detail and ensures tasks are completed on time. Person Specification New homes sale experience (apartment experience preferred) Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook Has a clear focus on high quality and business profit Credible, and comfortable in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders Reliable, tolerant, and determined Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view and a good team player Keen to deliver exceptional customer service, whilst being well presented and business like Please note our standard working hours are 8am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday