Head of Property

• Annual Salary: £75000 + Car allowance
• Location: Berkshire, UK - with UK travel
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our Clients team as the Head of Property and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their retail estate. This high-impact position is responsible for leading the development, optimisation, and maintenance of their UK property portfolio, ensuring each location supports business growth, operational efficiency, and customer experience.

Strategic Development

• Lead the creation and execution of the annual Estates Development Plan.
• Identify and secure new store locations, manage relocations, and oversee disposals.
• Present business cases to senior leadership and deliver projects within scope and budget.
• Work closely with UK Managing Director and SLT in shaping the business

Portfolio Management

• Manage rent reviews, lease renewals, and service charge negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with lease agreements and local authority regulations.
• Drive cost control and value creation across the estate (approx. 250 locations).

Facilities & Maintenance Oversight

• Lead the in-house Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator.
• Manage external suppliers and contractors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
• Minimise disruption to store operations through proactive facilities management.

Data & Compliance

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date property database to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and sustainability standards.

• MRICS (or equivalent professional qualification) or working towards
• Extensive experience in estates management across multi-site and UK wide operations.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, reduce costs, and deliver operational improvements.
• Solid understanding of health & safety, sustainability, and building maintenance.
• Desirable: Retail property management experience, Pan-European property experience, additional language skills.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a strategic role with real impact on the company’s future.
• Autonomy to lead and the support to succeed in a dynamic environment.

To apply for this Estates Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.