Head of Property

New Cross; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national health and social care organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Property in London. The candidate will lead the property strategy and manage complex estates across the UK. This role requires strong leadership skills and financial acumen, with benefits including a competitive salary. The position is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to influence key decisions

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex estates.
• Strong financial management experience, including budgets and forecasting.
• Experience in negotiating leases and landlord/tenant management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational delivery of the property estate.
• Manage the full property lifecycle: acquisitions, leasing, renewals, and disposals.
• Oversee facilities management, compliance, and maintenance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Knowledge of property law

Education

Degree in Real Estate, Property Management, Surveying, or Construction

Professional membership (RICS, IWFM, CIOB)

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading national health and social care organisation to appoint an experienced Head of Property. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation's property strategy across a diverse UK-wide estate.

If you are a strategic, commercially astute property leader with experience managing complex, multi-site portfolios—and you thrive in a mission‑led environment—this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

The Role

As Head of Property, you'll lead the strategic and operational delivery of the organisation's estate, covering:

• Property strategy and optimisation
• Acquisitions, disposals, leases, and renewals
• Facilities management and compliance
• Capital projects, refurbishments, and estate development
• Sustainability, energy efficiency, and asset performance
• Budget management, forecasting, and risk control

You will ensure that property assets effectively support the organisation's services, deliver value for money, and provide safe, fit‑for‑purpose environments for colleagues and the people they support.

You will lead a property team through a Property Manager and seven direct operational staff and work closely with senior internal stakeholders including Finance, Operations, Business Development, and Legal. Develop and deliver a long‑term property strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
Advise senior leadership on estate performance, risks, and opportunities.
Manage the full property lifecycle: acquisitions, leasing, renewals, and disposals.
Oversee facilities management, compliance, and planned/reactive maintenance.
Deliver capital projects on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.
Drive sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness across the estate.
Manage budgets, controls, asset records, and property data.
Lead, coach, and develop the property team, fostering a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• A degree in Real Estate, Property Management, Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline
• Professional membership (RICS, IWFM, CIOB or similar)
• A proven track record in managing complex estates and delivering capital projects
• Strong financial management experience, including property budgets and forecasting
• Excellent negotiation skills with experience in leases and landlord/tenant management
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, H&M, property law, sustainability, and construction principles
• Experience within health, social care, housing, or another regulated environment (advantageous)

Benefits

• Lead the property strategy for a high‑impact, nationally recognised organisation
• Influence key decisions across a diverse and meaningful estate
• Join a collaborative senior leadership team with a clear organisational mission
• Opportunity to modernise, develop, and future‑proof the estate
• Competitive salary and benefits package