Head of Property

IIRUC SERVICE SA; Derby; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national operator in retail and trade is seeking a Head of Property to shape their property strategy as they grow. In this pivotal role, you will oversee strategic management of a diverse portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and leading a high-performing team to drive efficiency and value creation.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior property leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial property law and leasehold management.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term property strategy.
• Manage diverse property portfolio across retail and trade formats.
• Lead property lifecycle activities from acquisitions to relocations.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Experience in senior Head of Property role

Job description

Are you ready to lead and shape the property strategy of a dynamic, nationally recognised retail and trade business?

Zachary Daniels is proud to be partnering with a market-leading multi-site operator to appoint a Head of Property. With a strong presence across the UK and ambitious plans for growth, our client is looking for a commercially astute and strategically minded property leader to take full ownership of their property portfolio.

The Role

As Head of Property, you will report directly to the board and play a critical role in driving the evolution of the estate to support long-term business goals. This is a high-impact position where you will lead a team across all aspects of property management, acquisition, lease negotiations, estate optimisation, and strategic planning.

The successful Head of Property will be responsible for overseeing a diverse national estate, driving value through operational efficiency and long-term strategic planning. You'll lead a team that is focused on delivering a best-in-class property function that supports continued business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term property strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Manage and optimise a large, diverse property portfolio across retail and trade formats.
• Lead end-to-end property lifecycle activities - including acquisitions, disposals, lease renewals, rent reviews, and relocations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, agents, and key external partners.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing property team.
• Partner with finance, operations, and legal teams to ensure all property-related activities are aligned and commercially robust.
• Identify and act on opportunities for estate rationalisation, expansion, and value creation.
  
  

About You

• Proven experience in a senior Head of Property or equivalent leadership role within a multi-site retail or trade business.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial property law, leasehold management, and property development.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute operationally.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Comfortable influencing at board level and working cross-functionally.
• Experience working with industrial estates and trade counter locations is highly desirable.
  
  

What's On Offer

• A pivotal Head of Property role in a successful, growing business.
• Autonomy and influence at the highest level.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
• Up to £90,000 salary plus car allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
  
  

If you're ready to take on a national Head of Property role and make a significant impact in a forward-thinking business, we want to hear from you.

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