Head of Property

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Head of Property to oversee their UK property portfolio. This strategic role focuses on optimising locations for growth and operational efficiency, managing budgets, and leading teams. Ideal candidates will hold an MRICS qualification and have extensive multi-site experience. You'll enjoy a competitive salary package and the chance to impact company strategy in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work in a strategic role

Autonomy to lead in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in estates management across multi-site and UK wide operations.
• Solid understanding of sustainability and building maintenance.
• Desirable: Retail property management experience, additional language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of the annual Estates Development Plan.
• Manage rent reviews, lease renewals, and ensure compliance with lease agreements.
• Oversee facilities management and maintain high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Budget management

Health & safety knowledge

Education

MRICS or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

• Location: Berkshire, UK – with UK travel

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.

• 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.

Day–to–day of the role:

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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.