Head of Property

Midianet; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as the Head of Property, playing a pivotal role in shaping their retail estate. You will lead the development and management of a significant portfolio, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while making impactful decisions on business growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for strategic impact

Autonomy and support in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in estates management across multi-site and UK wide operations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, reduce costs, and deliver operational improvements.
• Desirable: Retail property management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of the annual Estates Development Plan.
• Manage rent reviews, lease renewals, and service charge negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with lease agreements and local authority regulations.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Health & safety knowledge

Budget management

Education

MRICS (or equivalent)

Job description

• 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.

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