Head of Business Development - Residential PE

Our client are a new, but very well capitalised, build-to-rent platform who develop and operate rental homes across the UK. They deliver high-quality houses and already have a growing portfolio of homes. They are now looking for a Head of Business Development to source new acquisitions and build relationships with a range of housebuilders and developers. The business is focused on building a high-quality portfolio of units including a significant proportion of new build assets, so the role is particularly focused on partnerships with housebuilders.

Responsibilities include:

• Sourcing new opportunities and relationships to build a scale portfolio of high-quality BTR assets
• Building and maintaining relationships with third parties including developers, agents and housebuilders
• Leading the business development function and acting as the key contact for a range of housebuilders and developers
• Creating and directing a strategy to expand the range of opportunities received by the business and helping more junior team members develop their business development skills
• Feeding into the production of investment committee board packs
• Maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality in handling the work of the department
• Working collaboratively across the business applying rigor and challenge
• Carrying out ad hoc projects to ensure the smooth running of the department and to aid the achievement of the Company’s objectives

Key requirements for the role:

• Undergraduate degree (min 2:1) preferred
• Previous experience in a Real Estate position with a significant component of business development or a B2B sales role within the housebuilding sector
• Outgoing and personable individual who has a proven track record of cultivating new business opportunities in previous roles 
• The ability to make commercial judgements within the parameters set by investors and other stakeholders
• Be proactive in nature with the ability to manage a large number of priorities in parallel while meeting continuous deadlines
• A keenness to learn and actively participate in a dynamic and constantly adapting environment
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in written English
• Exceptional organisation skills and attention to detail
• A strong work ethic with the ability to work in a team as well as provide leadership to more junior colleagues

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious real estate professional to join a rapidly growing business