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Russell Hayes promoted to Director of Residential for Vita Group

Vita Group has bolstered its senior leadership team at an important time of continued growth with a significant internal promotion following 17-years of dedicated service to the business for Russell Hayes. 

Russell Hayes has been promoted to Director of Residential and will lead the businesses residential portfolio which includes Circle Square apartments by Vita Living and will include U+nion, Vita Group’s new co-living brand which is set to deliver 1,600 new homes at St John’s in the heart of Manchester when it opens in 2024. 

Hayes was part of the team which successfully launched Vita Living apartments at Circle Square last year, building a successful sales and marketing function to stabilise the building’s occupancy as well shaping the product to ensure it exceeds resident expectations. 

The principal face for the Group’s residential offering, Hayes will continue to build upon his work over the last three years as the business targets future growth of its residential portfolio, adding more developments to the platform across the UK, creating thriving communities.  

Hayes has been with the business for over 17-years, starting within Select Property’s sales team and quickly establishing himself as a key team player, achievements include supporting the businesses’ major institutional investments such as the £600M DWS deal as well helping the business to launch its family of residential brands for both Vita Group and Select Property. 

The move will see Hayes solely work for Vita Group, stepping away from Mark Stott’s successful sister company Select Property. 

Mark Stott, Chief Executive Officer for Vita Group said: “We’re delighted to promote Russell to Director of Residential of Vita Group, Russell has been a trusted employee delivering outstanding results since he joined the business, proving himself every step of the way. He will now lead the businesses residential portfolio at an incredibly exciting time for the business with new brands about to launch to market and new cities in the pipeline. We’re sure that Russell will continue to develop and exceed expectations as he helps drive the business forward.” 

Place & Community

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Place & Community

Create thriving communities, a principle which has been with us from the very start, it’s simply not good enough to create a building without thinking carefully about its context and the wider impact it has on its surrounding neighbourhood. We’re driven to create communities within communities as well as respond to and complement the neighbourhood and its eco-system. Creating tomorrow’s city living means we must be part of the DNA of that city and partnering with local authorities. This includes connecting with local suppliers, talent, charities, and businesses, collaborating on important community initiatives and helping to develop surrounding spaces. It’s not just about helping to regenerate cities; it’s helping them to function effectively.

Society

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Society

We know that in helping to create tomorrow’s cities, we have a responsibility to have the best possible impact on society as a whole. As such, we won’t be afraid to challenge those things which just don’t sit right. So don’t be surprised to see us take a knee at the start of a sporting event, celebrate key religious holidays, and fly the rainbow flag for pride. To create a better tomorrow, we must stand together today.

Environment

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Environment

To really effect change and create a platform in which cities thrive, we know we need to look beyond building design, carbon creation and energy usage. We must tackle bigger issues and help change behaviours, as such we’re creating initiatives which help users across the platform understand the role they can play in reducing our impact on the world.

Sustainable Operations

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Sustainable Operations

Continually reduce our use of the planet’s valuable resources, working towards net-zero carbon, sourcing green energies and reducing non-recyclable waste.

Building Design

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Building Design

Building design – create a harmonic balance between buildings, the environment and their users. Constantly looking at ways we can improve efficiency (reducing U and Y values), reduce embodied carbon through production whilst ensuring wellbeing through design and innovation to create high performing buildings which enable their occupants to live more healthily and productively. It includes elements such as air quality, sustainable construction and amenities.

Governance

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Governance

Applying best practice and the highest standards and ethics to everything we do. From how we manage personal data to how we conduct our business in every aspect of the corporate and consumer realm. Our policies and practices ensure we’re constantly reviewing, auditing and ensuring statutory compliance and principled integrity. We are guided by best-in-class professional advisory firms in developing and reviewing our corporate policies, as well as following national guidance on health and safety and sector-specific codes of practice to ensure we maintain the state of the art.

Welfare & Wellbeing

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Welfare & Wellbeing

Provide a welfare and wellbeing care package for all our people to access. Ensure every resident feels welcome, is part of the community and has the best possible opportunity to thrive incorporating physical and mental wellbeing. This includes constantly evolving our services such as the duty of care charter, onboarding events, our state-of-the-art gyms and free to use bikes.

Talent

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Talent

Create a culture and environment which allows our colleagues to thrive. We recruit the very best people and give them the opportunity to be better. From our fair pay policies and flexible working, to personal development programmes, life shaping experiences, and inclusive recruitment, everyone has the best opportunity to thrive.