We have an ambitious?Investment Strategy, which aims to demonstrate how by 2050 we can grow and improve the quality of our built environment and future-proof our portfolio by considering the priority needs of our customers, society and planet.

Our ambitious strategic asset management and development strategies are underpinned by our sector-leading Homes and Place standard which informs how the capital we employ can be used most effectively to meet our social purpose and safeguard our financial strength.

As developers and creators of sustainable communities our responsibility is to promote good architecture and guide the long-term planning and development of urban spaces to balance functional, aesthetic, and social needs while also promoting environmental sustainability.

We work at the intersection of architecture, development, regeneration, landscape and sustainability to create homes and places that are not only visually appealing but also socially inclusive, economically vibrant, and resilient to future challenges.

The role

The Design Director is a new and strategic leadership role within the Built Environment Team at SNG - building on and learning from the strong foundations of the Home and Place standard - with a view to creating high-quality, future proofed, climate-resilient, nature-positive homes and great placemaking that will be the catalyst for thriving sustainable communities for future generations.?

?The Design Director will champion, educate and support three operating regions in this regard and - working with Development colleagues in a collaborative and supportive manner – to understand and instruct good quality design, leaving a positive impact on our communities and planet.?

What we're looking for

• ARB-Registered Architect with strong Urban Design and Placemaking pedigree and a time-served record delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use urban developments, with working with commercial developers.
• Strong architectural experience designing the built-form and meeting regulatory standards.
• Demonstrable experience of understanding and working within the constraints and opportunities of cost and viability in the residential development arena.
• Experience of design review, whether in formal and informal settings and to internal and external stakeholders.
• Understands sustainability in all its forms and has track record of having delivered the same.

• Leadership skills aligned to SNG's values and leadership behaviours, fostering an environment of trust, transparency, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.

• Highly collaborative with multiple internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communicator with a good external network in the design field.

What you can expect from us

• Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
• £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
• Private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover
• Wide range of training courses available to support your career development