.Title: Director of Development BarcelonaDetails: Full-time permanent positionWelcome to Staycity Group, a thriving and rapidly expanding aparthotel operator, making waves across the heart of Europe! With an impressive track record of multiple new aparthotels opening each year, we're on an unstoppable journey, with 32 exceptional properties across iconic European cities like London, Dublin, Berlin, Edinburgh, Paris, and Venice.We are now looking for a Director of Development (Iberia) to join the Staycity Group. In a newly created position, the Director of Development will be in charge of all of Staycity's development activities in the Iberian peninsula, managing all of Staycity's development activities in Spain & Portugal.Specific responsibilities will include:Active participation in implementing the strategic business plan to grow the company's presence in the region's key markets.Identification and evaluation of business growth opportunities for fixed and variable lease contracts.Compilation and update of a list of target cities for development and determination of an achievable pace of development.Attendance at relevant hospitality events and maintenance of a high profile within the industry in Spain and Portugal.Monitoring of relevant industry trends and their potential impact.Establish and maintain a strong network of contacts to feed potential projects to Staycity.Generate leads which conform to agreed strategies and standards.Design and produce a regularly distributed internal development status report for the region.Work effectively with colleagues to rapidly filter opportunities and establish appropriate prioritisation of projects.Establish good relationships with potential owners, partners, lenders, and investors.Establish budgets and utilize external resources as required.Work closely with the feasibility team in Dublin to better assess potential opportunities.Rapidly negotiate and agree upon deal terms with owners leading to the signing of a Heads of Terms or Letter of Intent.In cooperation with Staycity's internal legal colleagues, instruct external solicitors for the drafting of the lease and other related agreements that conform with Staycity standards and corporate approvals.Work closely with the local contractors to move forward with technical aspects of the project as necessary, employing external companies as appropriate.Together with the Project Management team and external contractors, manage all development projects from A-Z and manage owner relations.Negotiate the various documents through to completion.Experience and qualifications:Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent level qualification as a minimumFive years experience in the real estate and hospitality industries.Expertise in real estate finance, development (in particular lease contracts) and an in-depth understanding of the hospitality sector are critical