UK Regional Market Director - South - #1668851

About Us

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the world’s leading professional body for land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure. Since 1868 we have promoted public confidence by certifying chartered professionals and firms, upholding rigorous ethical and technical standards, and publishing authoritative market insight that guides investment and development decisions.

Through our research, data, and expert advice, we shape government policy and industry practice on everything from housing supply to sustainable infrastructure.

More than 140,000 RICS members in over 150 countries work to ensure that buildings and places are planned, built, valued, and managed responsibly, supporting economic growth, environmental stewardship, and the well being of communities worldwide.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic UK Regional Market Director for the South to drive strategic alignment and operational excellence in this key region. You will play a crucial role in leading member engagement and business development initiatives, ensuring alignment with RICS’ overarching UK objectives. In this role, you will:

• Design and implement membership and commercial strategies suited to the Southern UK market, focusing on sustainable membership growth and enhancing the value proposition for our members.
• Act as the external face of RICS in the South, building strong relationships with senior leaders in member firms, government bodies, and regional policymakers to amplify RICS' influence and impact.
• Utilise your business development skills to identify and engage with relevant external stakeholders, growing RICS’ influence and business opportunities across the region.
• Identify and develop new opportunities, cultivating impactful partnerships and driving sustainable regional growth in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing regional team, fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity. You will ensure that every team member has the opportunity to grow and contribute to RICS' success.
• Oversee the financial performance of the region, ensuring compliance and driving commercial planning to meet regional goals.
• Work closely with internal RICS stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of all initiatives, collaborating across teams and promoting a positive and productive office culture in Birmingham.
• Represent RICS at key industry events and forums, advocating for RICS' strategic priorities and engaging with policymakers to shape the future of the industry.

This is a dynamic hybrid role that balances focused in office work and client engagement with the flexibility of remote work. You will spend three days per week in our Birmingham office and/or at client sites across the South, with up to two days working from home.

About You

You'll bring strategic insight and practical experience, navigating complex environments and building collaborative relationships. Your proven skills encompass commercial and financial management, business growth, and team development, enabling you to excel in these areas. You also understand how to cultivate a positive, people focused working environment and thrive in a hybrid model (three days office, two days remote).

• Master's degree (or equivalent experience) with expertise in commercial and financial oversight.
• Experience in senior stakeholder relationships and team development.
• Proven experience in business development, key account management, and client progression (Quantity Surveying, Valuation, Commercial Real Estate preferred).
• Proven ability in business planning, proposal development, and complex problem solving.
• Capacity for multi-regional stakeholder engagement and willingness to travel.
• Understanding of people-focused office culture and cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to work within a hybrid model, requiring three days regional presence (including Birmingham office and client visits), and two days remote.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and work life balance, including

For full time staff, the standard working week is 35 hours, and we support flexible working arrangements where possible, with a model typically requiring 3 days onsite.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, with benefits including private medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, Wellbeing Champions, and optical care.

To support your financial future, we provide income protection, life assurance, an Aviva Group Personal Pension scheme, and access to My Money support.

We also offer 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, enhanced flexible leave policies (including Maternity, Paternity, and Moving House), and Wellbeing Days. We encourage community engagement through a Volunteering Day and support staff-led community groups.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, as we believe that our differences drive our performance.

Please contact us if we can support you with any adjustments to our recruitment process.

Candidates will need to have the correct right to work in the country the role is based.

How to apply

To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button to complete our online application form. You will need to upload your CV and provide a statement explaining why this role at RICS is the ideal opportunity for you, highlighting how your skills and experience meet the role’s requirements.

In other organisations, this role may be known as: Regional Operations Director, Market Strategy Director, Regional Market Manager, Regional Operations Manager, Regional Business Development Manager.