National Estates Leader: Strategy, Leases & Growth

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is partnering with a major UK retailer to appoint a Senior Estates Manager who will take a leading role in the strategic management of its national property portfolio. This is more than a traditional estates role.

You will be a key partner to the Property Director, leading the Estates function, developing the team and shaping the longer-term strategy for a large and evolving store estate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the estates team.
• Shape portfolio strategy and identify key risks and opportunities.
• Lead complex lease renewals, re-gears and other lease events.
• Assess stores for retention, relocation, closure or lease extension.
• Build strategic relationships with major landlords.
• Provide commercially focused recommendations to senior leadership.
• Work closely with acquisitions, development, operations and finance.

Job description

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is partnering with a major UK retailer to appoint a Senior Estates Manager who will take a leading role in the strategic management of its national property portfolio. This is more than a traditional estates role.

You will be a key partner to the Property Director, leading the Estates function, developing the team and shaping the longer-term strategy for a large and evolving store estate.