Group Property Director

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A family office and private venture investment firm in Cambridgeshire seeks a Group Property Director to lead their property strategy and manage a diverse portfolio. The role involves strategic planning, P&L accountability, and fostering a collaborative culture aimed at growth and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience in property, with P&L accountability.
• Strong commercial background in real estate investment, development, and asset management.
• Proven experience delivering ESG strategies within a property context.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual business planning process and oversee investment opportunities.
• Drive the Group’s sustainability and ESG agenda while managing the property portfolio.
• Act as a key ambassador to promote the Group's vision and access new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Relationship Building

Strategic Planning

Sustainability Management

Job description

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Group Property Director, Family Office, Cambridgeshire, Office Based.

We are seeking an exceptional senior property professional to work for an established family office and private venture investment firm based in Cambridgeshire. The property portfolio comprises c £300m of commercial and residential assets across the region.

Reporting to the CEO, this is a rare opportunity at a point of critical change and inflexion within the business, to lead a high-performing and successful team, inspiring and encouraging both personal and team development, shaping a progressive and purpose-led culture, and driving financial and operational performance across a diverse and evolving property portfolio.

In this pivotal role, a Board appointment, you will play a key part in the creation and delivery of our long-term property strategy to ensure the long-term stewardship of assets. You will lead the annual business planning process, oversee investment and development opportunities, and drive the Group’s sustainability and ESG agenda. Your strategic thinking, combined with your hands-on leadership, will be vital in shaping future growth.

You will also represent the Group externally—acting as a key ambassador in the market—to promote our vision, access new opportunities, and structure opportunities for joint ventures and other collaborations aligned to our strategy. Your ability to leverage strong relationships and networks across the industry will help enhance our market presence and strengthen the Group’s reputation and profile.

We are looking for a proven leader with a strong track record across commercial real estate, particularly in asset and investment management, development, and strategic planning. You will bring a high level of financial acumen, previous experience of managing complex commercial arrangements and funding structures, and a genuine passion for sustainability in the built environment.

A collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader, you will have demonstrated success in managing teams, fostering talent, and leading through change. You’ll be a trusted, values-driven professional with integrity, curiosity, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Key Attributes & Experience:

• Extensive senior leadership experience in property, with P&L accountability
• Strong commercial background in real estate investment, development, and asset management
• Financial fluency and experience working closely with finance teams
• Skilled in building relationships and managing joint ventures and partnerships
• Proven experience delivering ESG strategies within a property context
• Highly credible market presence with broad industry networks

If you're an ambitious leader seeking to shape the future of a purpose-driven, family-owned business, we’d love to hear from you.