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  Develop and implement strategic development plans to support the growth and expansion of the franchise group.
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  Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market trends, and the competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
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  Collaborate with leadership to align development initiatives with overall business objectives.

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  Maintain a robust and continuous development pipeline to ensure a steady flow of projects and initiatives.
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  Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of development projects from inception to completion.
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  Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.

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  Demonstrate strong leadership by effectively managing diverse and complex tasks, aligning them towards a common objective through active listening, problem-solving, and decisive decision-making.
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  Establish and enforce standards, methodologies, and best practices.
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  Monitor and report on project performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.

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  Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including franchisees, vendors, real estate brokers, agents, and regulatory bodies.
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  Deliver client-side project and property management, ensuring scope, timelines, cost, and quality objectives are met.
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  Facilitate collaboration and coordination across cross-functional teams.

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  Demonstrate extensive property lifecycle management experience (including asset management, leasing, budgeting, operations, maintenance, and acquisitions).
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  Monitor project expenditure and implement cost-saving measures where appropriate.
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  Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior leadership.

Requirements

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  Site experience of approximately 3 years.
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  Ability to run the full tender process on sites.
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  Strong understanding of contract and costing documentation.
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  Ability to manage turnkey projects (from initiation through to completion).
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  Highly structured and organised approach.
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  Experience taking ownership of lease negotiations.
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  Willingness to work away from home when required for projects.
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  Ability to engage with councils, with sound knowledge of bylaws.
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  Proactive in identifying and securing new sites.
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  A qualification in Project Management or a related field, with relevant experience.
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  Experience in development, project management, or a related role.
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  Demonstrated experience in identifying new sites and targeting growth areas through a well-established network of real estate brokers and agents.
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  A proven track record of successfully leading strategic development initiatives and managing a continuous development pipeline.
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  Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading a team of professionals.
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  Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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  Proficiency in project management software and tools.
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  The ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and projects.