Estate Manager

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to oversee a rapidly growing retail estate. This strategic, hands-on role involves managing leases, facilities, and a capable team to drive store development and enhance efficiency. This position promises autonomy and a clear career progression within a business focused on growth.

Benefits

Pension plan

Healthcare benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site retail property management.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property terms and negotiation.
• Ability to manage large teams and drive supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estate lifecycle including acquisitions and closures.
• Negotiate leases, manage facilities compliance and oversight.
• Drive improvements while minimising disruption.

Skills

Lease negotiation

Supplier management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

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Full-time | Permanent | ASAP Start (flexible)

We’re working with one of the UK’s most loved high street retailers to find a brilliant Estates Manager — someone who knows how to take full ownership of a growing retail estate and drive real results across leases, facilities, and store development.

With hundreds of health, beauty & cosmetics stores already across the UK&I — and plenty more to come — this is a key hire in a business that’s investing in smart growth, smarter supplier models, and best-in-class store environments.

If you’ve got multi-site retail property experience, you’ll know how rare it is to get this much autonomy and influence.

The Role

This is a strategic and hands-on position where you'll be leading the full estate lifecycle:

• Shape and deliver the UK&I estate strategy: acquisitions, closures, refurbishments, relocations
• Lead lease negotiations, rent reviews, renewals, and commercial terms with landlords and agents
• Drive supplier and contractor performance — across FM, trades, and professional services
• Manage a small but capable team (Maintenance and Store Design)
• Oversee facilities compliance, service charges, business rates, utilities and costs
• Support store improvements while minimising disruption to trading
• Keep property data accurate and actionable for cost control and planning
• Travel approximately 2–3 days per week to visit sites across the UK&I

What You’ll Need

• Confident lease negotiator with strong knowledge of commercial property terms
• Hands-on leadership with supplier management and facilities oversight
• Commercially savvy — able to spot inefficiencies and drive value
• Clear communicator and influencer — able to build trust at senior level
• Resilient, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced retail environment

The Package

• £62,000–£72,000 basic salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Hybrid working — office days in Ascot when not travelling
• Full benefits including pension, healthcare and generous holiday
• Clear progression path in a business with strong growth plans