Head of Property

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail and trade business is seeking a Head of Property to shape their property strategy and oversee a diverse national estate. This pivotal role requires a strategic leader with proven expertise in commercial property management and a focus on achieving long-term business goals. The successful candidate will enjoy autonomy at the board level and be part of a collaborative culture with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Head of Property or equivalent role.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial property law and leasehold management.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term property strategy.
• Manage and optimise a diverse property portfolio.
• Lead end-to-end property lifecycle activities.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Job description

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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.