The Hurlingham Club - Development Executive

The Hurlingham Club - Development Executive

DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK

DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Contents 1.

Our Vision &Values

2.

Introduction

3.

The History of the Estate

4.

Horizon Project

5.

About the role of Development Executive

6.

Application process

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Our Vision To maintain and enhance the excellence of the Club in providing members their families and guests, with first class social and sporting facilities in an elegant and congenial environment both for today and for tomorrow. Our Values Excellence Prudence Integrity Courtesy

Our Vision To maintain and enhance the excellence of the Club in providing members, their families and guests with first class social and sporting facilities in an elegant and congenial environment both for today and for tomorrow. Our Values Excellence, Responsibility, Courtesy

DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Our Vision To maintain and enhance the excellence of the Club in providing members their families and guests, with first class social and sporting facilities in an elegant and congenial environment both for today and for tomorrow. Our Values Excellence Prudence Integrity Courtesy

INTRODUCTION

Bordering the Thames in Fulham and set in 42 acres of magnificent grounds, The Hurlingham Club is a green oasis of tradition and international renown. Recognised throughout the world as one of Britain’s greatest private members’ clubs, it retains its quintessentially English traditions and heritage, while providing modern facilities and services for its members. The Club continually looks at ways in which it can improve, for both current and future generations, the first-class social and sporting facilities within an elegant and congenial ambience.

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THE HISTORY OF THE ESTATE

In 1869, The Hurlingham Club was formed ‘as an agreeable country resort’ with pigeon shooting matches at the heart of proceedings. The introduction of polo in 1874 then saw the Club become, and remain until the Second World War, the headquarters of Polo for the British Empire and the scene of major competitions. The estate was extended during the polo era with the acquisition of the Mulgrave House property (comprising the lake and the area to the north and west of the lake) in 1879 and the Broom House property (the present cricket field and the lawns to the east of the Clubhouse) in 1912. In 1906 the Club embarked on a considerable scheme of improvements to the house and its precincts, for which Sir Edwin Lutyens was the architect. This was also the year that saw the end of pigeon shooting at Hurlingham. Tennis began in 1877 with a ‘lawn racquet ground’ and the first ‘All England’ (Wimbledon) tournament, and croquet was introduced to the Club in about 1900. 1933 saw the building of the outdoor swimming pool. Squash courts were constructed in 1934 and the bowls began a year later. The Club was then opened in the winter with the re-establishment of a nine-hole golf course. 1945 saw the end of polo at Hurlingham but tennis continued to flourish and the first of the annual ILTC (eve of Wimbledon) Receptions was held in 1946. The cricket field, formerly the pony exercise track, was opened in 1951. The Croquet Association had its headquarters here from 1959 to 2002 and top-ranking international competitions continue to be regularly held on the lawns.

A scheme of modernisation of the East Wing, carried out in 1949 to 1954, enabled the adaptation of these rooms to every kind of social or charitable occasion, whether Club or private. Development carried out between 1989 and 1992 included the rebuilding of the conservatory on the original site of Byfield’s 1798 conservatory; new bars in the west end of the Clubhouse and a modern fitness centre with a half-size Olympic indoor pool, gymnasium and other facilities. An initial phase of development within the grounds yard took place in 1999 and a new ladies dry change facility was also introduced. Work initiated in 1999 saw the completion in 2001 of a new gymnasium and maintenance area, together with a rebuilt and extended Harness Room kitchen and servery. 2002 introduced covered tennis courts and saw preparations for the reconstruction of the East Wing, with 2003 bearing the brunt of the work. The new events facilities, bowls and croquet locker rooms, and staff offices, within the newly developed East Wing, were unveiled in the spring of 2004. The younger members benefited in 2008 from an all-weather multi-use sports pitch and improvements in the surrounding playground, and a new main reception was also completed in the Clubhouse. The second phase of improvements for the grounds yard was also accomplished. Additional projects have included: a Gym extension, a new Racquet centre, an outdoor adventure playground, a padel tennis cour t and a sizeable revamp of the outdoor swimming pool.

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HORIZON PROJECT

This will be a new position with the appointed Executive operating as one of nine within the Executive Team with other Executives covering all operational and administrative functions at the Club. The position’s primary focus is to lead the physical redevelopment of the site, which will include numerous large capital development projects over a long period.These projects have been presented as options to members during a large strategic review and consultation, under the umbrella of the Horizon Project (HP) as a result of which a number of various sized projects have been identified. This position will be the lead for delivering these projects as part of the Masterplan. As well being part of the Executive Team, this position will also work with the Masterplan Oversight Group (MOG) and its Chair.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

SPECIFIC DUTIES • As Development Executive, the person will be acting as the Hurlingham Club’s in house Project Manager (PM) for delivering all the constituent projects of the Masterplan which are forecast to be delivered over the next 10-15 years. PM responsibilities will include; planning and programming, risk management, leading on procurement of consultants and contractors, co-ordinating (stage costed) design development and sign off with the Club, expectation management of the Club and members, managing the tendering, and execution of project delivery while minimising the impact on the Club’s activities.This is to ensure that all projects are well controlled, completed to very high standards, with a co-ordinated, costed and approved design, on programme and within budget. • To manage all statutory consents including Planning applications to the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham as and when required. • To ensure compliance with the Club’s obligations under ; CDM 2015, Planning regulations (including those relating to Metropolitan Open

Land), the Club’s location in a designated Conservation Area and the Listed building status of the main Clubhouse and associated buildings, and any specific Planning conditions or restrictions placed on the Club by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Council, the Greater London Authority, any other recognised Planning or statutory authority. • To lead on agendas, papers and minutes for meetings of the Masterplan Oversight Group (MOG). • To produce regular Project progress and financial reporting (including dashboard) for MOG, Main Committee and members. • To manage contractors, designers and other resources relevant to the capital projects whilst ensuring that the Hurlingham Club’s business impact is minimalised within the constraints of each respective project. • Pro-actively to engage with all internal and external stakeholders including other Executives, members, committees, staff and local residents. • To lead on extending the project management discipline within the Club.

CLUB EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT • To par ticipate actively in the general management of the Club, including enforcement of Club Rules, Bye-Laws and Regulations, as part of the Executive team. • To under take the role of Club Duty Executive on a rota basis and in this role, to be responsible the smooth running of the whole Club, for resolving immediate issues and for dealing with member complaints. • To under take such other duties as the Management of the Club might reasonably expect.

PERSONAL QUALITIES / EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL

• A proven track record in programme delivery and project management, with a background in construction, architecture, design or engineering. • The ability to clearly and confidently demonstrate a good

understanding of all phases of the development project, from early pre-planning stages through acquisition to construction delivery. • Experience in leading projects from design through to construction stages based on the RIBA stages. • Ambitious but humble, enthusiastic, mentally nimble with excellent communication skills. • Strong initiative and can demonstrate a strong team ethic. • Outstanding diplomacy and negotiation skills. • Excellent problem solving. • Ability to manage multiple work assignments simultaneously, manage multiple or conflicting priorities, and handle a high-pressure working environment. • Exceptional organisation skills with a strong analytical ability and meticulous attention to detail.

DESIRABLE • Educated to degree level. • Experience of working in a membership organisation.

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THE APPLICATION PROCESS

For a confidential and informal discussion, please contact The Hurlingham Club’s appointed recruitment partner Ben Duffill or Nick Coppard at The Management Recruitment Group (MRG).

Ben Duffill T: 020 3962 9900 | M: 07976 125 010 E: [email protected] Nick Coppard T: 020 3962 9900 | M: 07896 079 495 E: [email protected]