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Our Ethos

When we created Woodbourne in 2001, we were driven by a clear purpose; unlock value through the acquisition, active asset management and repositioning of Real Estate. Our ethos has always reflected a desire to build a reputable, long-term and sustainable business; maintaining strong financial discipline.

Our Experience

We have over 130 years of combined experience and a track record surpassing £5bn. Our team’s skills and expertise have played a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of UK’s most notable and complex mixed-use schemes. Culminated with a business whose foundation has been built on integrity and hard work, supported by a robust financial position; adds an extra layer of uncommon value to any joint venture; deals on a pound for pound basis to providing development management services to landowners, occupiers, fund partners, charitable and public-sector organisations. We draw inspiration from Winston Churchill’s famous phrase “blood, toil, tears and sweat”.

Opportunity Driven

We screen more than £300m of site purchase opportunities every year from an established and privileged network of relationships. Only the most compelling opportunities are selected that offer potential for significant added value through planning, development and active asset management.

Our Activity

Over the last decade, the Company has diversified its activities; moving from retaining assets in the long-term to securing value-add opportunities across the UK.

Management Team

Kappa Dulay

Chairman

Kappa founded Woodbourne Homes in 2001, the precursor to Woodbourne Group. He brings a well-established track record of acquiring, developing, and refurbishing residential properties to a combined value exceeding £150 million. Operating through his family office, he has successfully undertaken various ventures, including bridging financing to acquiring planning permissions and developing multiple commercial and industrial properties that were subsequently leased to 5A1 covenant tenants. Prior to this, Kappa served as the founder and chief executive of a successful retail chain.

With over four decades of industry and local market experience, Kappa plays a pivotal role in guiding the Group's Board, offering crucial support for intricate transactions.

Tani Dulay

Chief Executive Officer

BSc (Joint Hons) MSc

Tani, the founder and chief executive of Woodbourne Group, is responsible for leading the company's operations and management. His role involves shaping the group’s strategic vision, implementing long-term plans, and overseeing the day-to-day activities of directors. To date, Tani has effectively acquired, secured planning, developed, and monetised over 1.19 million sq ft of real estate across all major use-classes. This includes skilfully negotiating intricate financial arrangements with local planning authorities to successful exits with S&P 500 listed pension funds and government-funded entities, achieving benchmark returns.

Tani possesses expertise in land assembly, planning, feasibility, risk analysis, and preleasing of proposed developments and refurbishments. His ability to engage influencers, originating and syndicating deals, along with a can-do attitude, seamlessly integrates into the Group's expanding development pipeline. Recently, he established Woodbourne Ventures, driving diverse investment deals from Fintech to Cleantech and Web3. The company now strategically focuses on asset-backed businesses, leveraging its property expertise. Tani has played a crucial role in steering the company towards a concentration on life sciences and entry into the children's care market.

Tani is a dedicated advocate for Birmingham, actively supporting the city through philanthropy. His involvement extends to various international charitable projects, and he participates in local charity initiatives whenever possible. Tani has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and BBC News and is a regular speaker at global family-office conferences, real estate, and private equity forums, providing valuable insights into property, finance, and investing.

Ian Lynch

Construction Director

BEng (Hons)

Ian moved to Woodbourne Group after 17 years as a project director at Lendlease, a publicly listed multinational construction, property, and investment company. With over 25 years in the industry, he is a seasoned property professional adept at overseeing all facets of project delivery. Ian has led the planning, procurement, and execution of diverse mixed-use construction projects, cumulatively valued at over £750m, encompassing residential, education, commercial, retail, and leisure sectors.

In his role at Woodbourne, Ian ensures the successful delivery of the project portfolio from concept to completion, aligning with predetermined benchmarks in quality, cost, time, and safety. His skill lies in unifying project teams and engaging internal and external stakeholders, contributing to the achievement of successful project outcomes.

Tes Adamou

Head of Life Sciences

IEng MICE FCIArb (ret) MAPM MRICS

Tes Adamou is a distinguished figure in the UK's life science sector. With credentials including Incorporated Engineer with ICE, Chartered Project Manager with RICS, retired Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and Member of the Association for Project Management, he possesses a wealth of expertise. Tes has played a pivotal role in the successful planning, delivery, and leasing of £400 million Life Science schemes, as well as steering R&D campuses to GMP manufacturing facilities and Higher Education in the UK.

Fueled by a passion for cultivating a more sustainable urban environment, Tes actively incorporates Construction Technology to realise this vision. He staunchly believes in the industry's responsibility for a positive environmental impact, advocating for the approach of zero net carbon and empowering those contributing to such initiatives. In addition to his professional roles, Tes serves as a visiting Lecturer at Imperial College London in Construction Law and Project Management, and he holds a position as a Board Member of the Zebra Housing Association. Tes brings a comprehensive perspective to his role at Woodbourne. Collaborating with the Chief Executive, he spearheads the Life Science ambitions for the West Midlands.

Ayesha Smith

Head of Operations

Ayesha joined Woodbourne Group from Seven Capital. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge spanning over 15 years of experience in residential sales, lettings and property management in private and social housing sectors. Her broad skill set is deployed to support a number of important functions within the Group; the day-to-day management of the investment portfolio, tenant liaison, monitoring operational expenditure, head-office and corporate operations including assistance across the team.

Helen Spicer

Executive Assistant to Tani Dulay

BSc

Helen possesses more than 15 years of extensive experience in positions encompassing Personal Assistance, Office Management, and Operations Management. She joins Woodbourne Group having worked in Wealth Management following a 13 year career in the NHS, wherein she assumed the mantle of overseeing stakeholder management, cultivating new avenues for business development, and fortifying established relationships.

As an indispensable member of the team, Helen assumes the critical role of orchestrating the schedule and communication channels of the Chief Executive. Her responsibilities encompass a wide spectrum, including but not limited to the strategic management of emails, collating essential documents in anticipation of meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and offering critical support to the team wherever needed.

Stuart Jenkin

Non-Executive

BSc FRICS

With a wealth of over five decades in real estate investment and transactions, Stuart has successfully acquired assets exceeding £2 billion throughout his distinguished career, spanning all primary sectors of the real estate market. Until a short while ago, he held the position of Director at Frogmore, a renowned real estate fund manager with a significant presence in the UK and internationally. Stuart possesses a tangible, contemporary, and profound understanding of the UK real estate landscape, investment markets, returns, performance metrics, and the management of private equity real estate funds.

His experience is strategically employed to guide the Group's Board, offering invaluable support for intricate transactions, recruitment initiatives, and financial undertakings.

David Lupson

Non- Executive

David is one of the UK’s leading practitioners in the development and operation of life science laboratories. He has engineered the UK's inaugural commercial leased laboratory and contributed significantly to birthing Europe's largest commercial life science cluster during his tenure. He has been instrumental in the successful business planning, delivery and leasing of over 2.5m sq ft of commercial laboratory space including Cambridge Science Park, Newcastle Biosphere, Liverpool Science Park, Thames Valley Science Park and Edinburgh BioQuarter. David’s clients include GlaxoSmithKline, City and County Councils, Greater London Authority, NHS, Queensland Government, Scottish Government and a number of leading UK-universities. David invests substantial effort in tracking market trends and assessing sector-wide achievements, both on a national and global scale.

Giving Something Back

Locally, we encourage our team to be actively involved in the communities where they live and work, supporting local initiatives, charities and community-related activities and other philanthropic projects.

Our Chief Executive allocates two days a month to helping students develop and recognise their skills to achieve their long-term ambitions.

Globally, we recognise we are part of a wider multi-national and multi-faith community and that our daily challenges pale into insignificance compared with those faced by many others.

Consequently, the Group actively donates towards humanitarian aid relief in natural disaster areas and in conflict zones around the world.

Careers

Financial Analyst

Salary:

Competitive

Contract:

Full Time Permanent

Experience

You will bring

A passion for elevating the city of Birmingham.
Batchelors degree in a finance, real estate, accounting or a related field.
Highly analytical finance professional who is in constant pursue of excellence and thrives in a dynamic, high-standards environment.
Minimum of 2 year’s experience in finance and/or real estate industry.
Strong knowledge of valuation, financial analysis and financial modelling
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Have strong mathematical / analytic experience - good knowledge and understanding writing basic code in Excel for DCF / IRR / NPV.
Need very high attention to detail and ability to work at pace.
Cross-functional and cross-hierarchy excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Disciplined, able to stay focused, reprioritise and deliver on multiple concurrent work-streams.
Curious individual, open and willing to learn and take on additional responsibilities; demonstrable self-improvement and growth mindset.
A team player who brings a positive can-do attitude to the workplace.
Degree qualified and/or Chartered Accountant with approximately 2 years post qualification experience and relevant financial services industry experience is a significant advantage (Real Estate Funds Banking, Investment Management, Audit/Advisory).
CFA / IMC / MRICS / CFA / CAIA / ACA qualification or working towards or an equivalent qualification would be considered an advantage.

Job Responsibilities

The Role: Financial Analyst

To facilitate our growth aspirations, we are recruiting for a Financial Analyst to join our growing team, to appraise and advise on the numerous development options we explore every month. The role will report directly to the Chief Executive.

What will you do?

Conduct and evaluate comprehensive market research, financial analysis and feasibility studies of business cases, opportunities and acquisitions.
Develop and manage project investment proposals and financial models.
Support the development and management of project appraisals and budgets.
Support the Senior Leadership Team in the growth and aspirations of the company where relevant.

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Construction Director

Salary:

Competitive

Contract:

Full Time - Permanent

Experience

You will bring

A passion for elevating Birmingham and surrounding region.
Bachelors degree in construction management, architecture, quantity surveying or a related field.
Proven experience as a Construction/Project Director with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role.
A proactive “can-do” attitude to delivering the services of a Construction Director.
Strong understanding of construction processes, techniques, and best practices, including building codes, regulations and safety standards.
Working knowledge of the JCT and NEC forms of contract and professional services agreements (PSAs).
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve project objectives.
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Procore).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and standards.
Professional memberships (e.g., CIOB, APM, RICS) are a plus.

Job Responsibilities

The Role: Construction Director

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working alongside other Construction Directors, as a Construction Director at Woodbourne Group, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Initially this will be focused on Curzon Wharf, but you will be expected to support the Chief Executive as required across the expanding development portfolio. You will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to successfully manage projects of varying size and complexity.

What will you do?

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from pre-construction phase through to completion and closeout.
Manage contracts and appointments with contractors and the design team to ensure compliance with project requirements and budget constraints.
Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets to establish project goals and objectives.
Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines, and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure project milestones are met.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to review plans, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise project delays, cost overruns and other adverse impacts.
Conduct regular site inspections to monitor work quality, safety practices, and adherence to project plans and specifications.
Communicate effectively with senior management, stakeholders, and project teams to provide updates, address concerns, and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
Prepare and present project status reports, presentations, and financial forecasts to senior management and investors as required.
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget effectively, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
Ensure you keep up to date with regulations, laws and standards where relevant to the projects being delivered so that risks are mitigated.
Proactively identify and resolve issues and conflicts that may arise during the course of the project, employing sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and implement appropriate measures to promote a safe working environment for all project personnel.

Marketing Executive

Salary:

Competitive

Contract:

Full Time - Permanent

Experience

You will bring

A passion for elevating Birmingham and surrounding region.
Experience and in depth understanding of the workings and use of major social media platforms, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook.
Knowledge of how to create content which is appropriate to the platform being used.
A good eye for detail.
Ability to think creatively and imaginatively to produce original and engaging content.
Have an incredibly literate and creative mind to assist us in driving our business forward through the use of intelligent language.
Pay great attention to detail to ensure that all communications are accurate and grammatically correct.
Have a university degree in a relevant subject.
Strong experience of all marketing communications channels and media, with particular focus on using social media activity to deliver lead generation, utilising external resources as necessary.
Excellent communications skills especially in writing/editing, with an emphasis on developing accessible, engaging copy is a bonus.
You have a desire to constantly adapt to and grow with the ever-changing marketing and media landscapes.

Job Responsibilities

Marketing Executive

In order to support our continued growth ambitions, we are looking to recruit a Marketing Executive who will be the first point of contact for anything Marketing related for the Woodbourne Group portfolio of brands.

What will you do?

Create content that supports and enables the Woodbourne Group's strategic objectives.
Liaise with the design team to produce suitable graphics and images for use across the entire suite of social media platforms.
Creation and maintenance of a social media schedule or calendar, updating this in line with changing business priorities.
Respond to enquiries and social media requests in a timely and professional manner.
Manage and be accountable for marketing and communications within the Group and Group of Companies.
Be responsible for keeping the website accurate and presented to a high standard as well as manage the content, copy and blogs on the website to make sure it is in line with our strategy.
Liaise with external agencies to organise any photography, videography or offline media advertising and actively look for ways to improve brand awareness and seek out any new PR opportunities.
Create innovative digital marketing campaigns, as well as all new marketing collateral to support real estate projects and new ventures.
Regular site visits to ensure all marketing collateral and branding is up to a high standard.
Planning and implementing PR campaigns.
Reporting and analysis on activity and results to the EA to Chief Executive.