Head of Estates

Everpool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established multi-brand retailer is seeking a Head of Estates to lead their growing Property Department. This pivotal role involves managing a national retail portfolio, guiding a team of Estates Managers, and directly influencing the company's strategic direction. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in retail property management, demonstrate strong negotiation skills, and have a proactive approach to relationship management. This position offers an excellent salary plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Excellent salary plus package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior estates/retail property management role.
• Strong commercial awareness with a record of positive negotiation outcomes.
• Experience managing tenant/landlord relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Estates Managers.
• Produce Board papers for senior stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage key lease events.
• Negotiate with landlords and resolve disputes.
• Minimise disruption by resolving property issues efficiently.

Skills

Commercially focused and results-driven

Highly organised with strong planning skills

Confident communicator

Strong people leader

Comfortable driving change

Hands-on and adaptable

Computer literate

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Job description

We're working with a well-established multi-brand retailer who is looking to appoint a Head of Estates into their growing Property Department.

With an expanding portfolio and ambitious growth strategy, this is a pivotal role and a key stakeholder position in driving forward the company's wider expansion plans.

Experience as Head of Estates or Head of Property Acquisitions within a retailer is essential for this role.

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This is an excellent opportunity to join an established retailer with a major UK footprint, where you can influence strategy, lead a large‑scale estates function, and play a key part in business growth.

EXCELLENT SALARY PLUS PACKAGE.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of Estates Managers
• Producing Board papers for senior stakeholders and Directors
• Monitoring and managing key lease events, ensuring they are allocated and actioned in a timely way
• Managing rent reviews and lease renewals from inception through to completion
• Negotiating with landlords and resolving tenant/landlord disputes swiftly and commercially
• Minimising disruption to stores by resolving operational property issues efficiently
• Making and implementing strategic decisions, balancing risk against long‑term benefit
• Ensuring property costs align with lease liabilities where appropriate
• Taking overall responsibility for maintaining and improving the property database
• Managing and overseeing relationships with third‑party professional teams

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior estates / retail property management role
• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of achieving positive negotiation outcomes
• Experience managing tenant / landlord relationships and third‑party property professionals
• Strong knowledge of rent reviews, lease renewals and lease event management
• Ideally, experience in the acquisition and disposal of retail premises
• A track record of building and maintaining relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders

Key Skills & Attributes

• Commercially focused and results‑driven
• Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills
• A confident communicator with an open, proactive approach
• A strong people leader with excellent relationship‑building ability
• Comfortable driving change and delivering improvements
• Hands‑on, adaptable, resilient and determined
• Computer literate with strong operational systems awareness
• MRICS or equivalent (advantageous, but not essential)