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Business Rates Director - Head of Leisure (WSP GL Hearn) Join to apply for the Business Rates Director - Head of Leisure (WSP GL Hearn) role at WSP Business Rates Director - Head of Leisure (WSP GL Hearn)Join to apply for the Business Rates Director - Head of Leisure (WSP GL Hearn) role at WSP At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. WSP GL Hearn are looking to further accelerate the growth of their market leading rating business and are looking to recruit an ambitious, experienced and talented rating surveyor with a passion for retail to deliver on existing work and bring in new business ahead for the 2023 Revaluation and plan for 2026. Provide bespoke rates appeal and mitigation advice to major investor and occupier clients within the leisure sector. Develop excellent business relationships with new and existing clients. Assist with and provide rating advice to developer and landlord clients through all stages of the development cycle including deletion / RV appeals, completion notices and mitigation strategies. Integrate fully in the wider GL Hearn/WSP network and to develop strong working relationships across the WSP business, fostering connections with colleagues to promote business rates services and leverage opportunities with clients. Excellent knowledge of the UK leisure market. Commercially astute with an entrepreneurial attitude to business development. Good IT skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook) familiarity with Rating software Riverlake and Analyse beneficial. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. Work-life balance It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Diversity We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. #Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application. Employment type Part-time Job function Business Development and Sales Get notified about new Business Director jobs in London, England, United Kingdom. Thomas' Pharmaceuticals Global Account Director - Global Business Solutions - London Director, Business Strategy and Operations Senior Director of Business Development – EU / UK We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #

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