Head of Property Change Execution

HSBC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

A leading global bank is seeking a Head of Property Change Execution to oversee its property portfolio and drive strategic initiatives. This hybrid role involves managing £50m+ budgets and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to implement successful property changes. Candidates must have strong project management and communication skills, along with prior leadership experience in property services.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in delivering complex projects end to end.
• Experience dealing with third parties.
• Previous experience in property services.
• Prior involvement in property services or real estate functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication at all levels.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Knowledge of identifying, measuring and managing project risks.
• Comfort with technology and digital tools in project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop Transformation plans for UK branches.
• Design and lead execution of change approaches.
• Act as a central point of contact for stakeholders.
• Lead organizational change efforts, embedding new processes and technologies.
• Serve as a central point of contact, managing stakeholder expectations and external contractors.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks; ensure proper budget sign-off and resource allocation.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization within the function.

Skills

Project Management skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Risk management

Technology and digital skills

Risk management

Digital PM tools

Cross-functional teams

Strategic planning

Job description

Overview

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Some careers shine brighter than others. If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

The role of Head of Property Change Execution sits in the COO function, and oversees strategic initiatives to improve HBUK property portfolio, by leading projects, driving change, managing Capital budgets of $50m+ and working with stakeholders both internal and external.

As a HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role, you will:

• Develop Transformation plans for HSBC UK branches including direction on lease renewals and location strategy to align with organisational goals.
• Design and lead the execution of change and implementation approaches in close partnership with customer channels teams to facilitate a successful activation of property changes.
• Act as an SME for customer channels in the design and execution of property changes.
• Lead and manage organisational change efforts, helping to embed new ways of working including processes, technologies within the property function.
• Act as a central point of contact, communicating effectively with and managing expectations of stakeholders across the organisation as well as external contract stakeholders and contractors.
• Proactively identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful delivery
• Track and manage significant project budgets, ensuring correct levels of financial sign off and effective allocation of project resource.
• Lead and support multi-disciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear communication whether written or verbally.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and improvement within the function.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Project Management skills with proven ability in delivering complex projects end to end
• Previous leadership experience/managing a team
• Experience dealing with third parties is essential
• Previous experience in property services is essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organisation and the ability to build strong relationships through influencing skills and storytelling.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and make sound decisions.
• Knowledge of identifying, measuring and controlling project risks.
• Confidence with technology and digital skills especially those in Project Management
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams, mitigating risks and ensuring projects deliver strategic objectives and are value for money
• Ability to work on multiple complex programmes concurrently and manage time effectively – execution focused.

This is a Hybrid role based in either Birmingham, Leeds, Chester or Sheffield

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other

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