Head Of Property and Estates

Practicus; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Practicus is seeking an Interim Head of Property & Estates to lead a multi-site portfolio. This 3-month contract offers a fully remote arrangement in the UK and a daily rate of £550 inside IR35.

You will report to the COO and have autonomy to drive early impact. Responsibilities include strengthening the property function, improving contractor performance, and delivering relocations, refurbishments and new builds.

Qualifications

• Senior experience across property asset management and facilities management.
• Track record of improving service delivery and contractor performance.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience delivering complex property projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.
• Proactive, accountable approach and ability to deliver from day one.

Responsibilities

• Improve performance of the property function and raise internal customer service standards.
• Manage FM providers; oversee SLAs and drive value for money.
• Deliver key property projects including disposals, relocations, new builds and refurbishments.
• Lead and influence by setting clear expectations and building relationships with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Property asset management

Facilities management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

3-Month Contract (potential for extension) | Fully Remote | £550 per day Inside IR35

Are you a hands-on property leader who can turn around an underperforming function, improve service delivery and drive key commercial projects?

We're seeking an experienced Interim Head of Property & Estates to lead a diverse, multi-site portfolio within a purpose-driven organisation. Reporting to the COO, you'll have the autonomy to make an immediate impact.

The Role

• Improve performance: Strengthen the property function and raise internal customer service standards.
• Manage FM providers: Improve contractor performance, oversee SLAs and drive value for money.
• Deliver key projects: Progress property disposals, relocations, new builds and refurbishments.
• Lead and influence: Set clear expectations, support your team and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

You'll bring:

• Senior experience across property asset management and facilities management.
• A track record of improving service delivery and contractor performance.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience delivering complex property projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.
• A proactive, accountable approach and the ability to deliver from day one.

Experience in clinical or veterinary environments would be beneficial, but isn't essential.