Head of Real Estate Fund

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Wiltshire seeks a Head of Real Estate Fund to manage operations for a £7BN portfolio. The role involves strategic planning, team management, and operational excellence. Ideal candidates are post-qualified accountants with senior management experience in financial services.

Benefits

Retention bonus after 12 months

Qualifications

• Experience with UK Real Estate and Infrastructure funds is advantageous.
• Senior management experience within Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Managing departmental planning to achieve strategic goals.
• Driving departmental improvements for operational excellence.
• Managing three direct reports and overseeing a team of approximately 40.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Client-focused

Planning

Education

Post-qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

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Head of Real Estate Fund

Employer Location: Wiltshire, Swindon, England

Salary: Up to 120,000 + 20%

Closing date: 9 Jun 2025

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Our client

Working for my client, you'll find growth and career opportunities across all their businesses. They have intentionally built to help you succeed. Their reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Their expertise is diverse, with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Their clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and they have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.

They are a people business and recognise that their success is due to their talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills, and capabilities. They are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of their employees and reflects their broader communities and client-base.

The role

Head of the Real Estate & Infrastructure Operations team responsible for end-to-end specialist accounting and operational support for Investments circa. £7BN UK Real Estate and Infrastructure businesses.

Alongside accountability for the team that delivers business-as-usual accounting and operational support, this role manages change and delivers operational excellence aligned with strategic and tactical business goals.

How you will spend your time:

1. Managing departmental planning to achieve strategic goals.
2. Driving departmental and cross-team improvements for operational excellence.
3. Managing three direct reports and overseeing a team of approximately 40 indirect reports, including recruitment, training, motivation, and development.
4. Representing the department internally and externally, e.g., at board meetings, committees, and with key investors.
5. Responsible for all aspects of operations management.
6. Participating in the Property Business Management Team with joint responsibility for meeting committee objectives.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Post-qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience with UK Real Estate and Infrastructure funds is advantageous.
• Senior management experience within Financial Services.
• Experience across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Jersey, and Luxembourg.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Leadership experience managing and motivating teams with diverse priorities.
• Ability to identify and implement operational efficiencies and control improvements.
• Problem-solving skills for complex issues.
• Client-focused approach.
• Forward-thinking with strong planning skills.
• Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and proactive.

What you will receive

A competitive salary, a retention bonus after 12 months, and valuable experience working with a reputable employer in Wiltshire.

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Company

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower success. With over 50 years of experience and a global workforce of over 10,000, we understand the industry and can connect talented professionals with leading organizations worldwide.

We cover various specializations, including:

• Corporate Governance
• Credit Control
• Part-Qualified Accountant
• Payroll
• Public Practice & Services Accounting
• Senior Finance – Qualified
• Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
• Tax & Treasury

We deliver today and help plan for tomorrow.

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