Regional Estates Manager

Vision Express; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Estates Manager to oversee their diverse property portfolio. This hybrid role offers the chance to work in dynamic environments, from high streets to shopping centres. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Estate Management and RICS membership, along with a drive for career growth within a global business. With responsibilities spanning real estate management and strategic planning, this position promises a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving company. Join a team that values ambition and offers comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Free eyewear annually

Free parking

Discounts for friends and family

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

33 days annual leave

Flexible health benefits

Lifestyle benefits like Gymflex

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 0-4 years PQE in retail or private practice focusing on real estate.
• Experience in managing acquisitions, relocations, and lease renewals.

Responsibilities

• Support management of property portfolio and implement strategic plans.
• Liaise with landlords and manage consents effectively.

Skills

Real Estate Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Database Management

Education

Degree in Estate Management

RICS Membership

Job description

Who are we?

We are Vision Express, with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store, or in one of our coastal locations, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are now part of the EssilorLuxottica family, the global leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing lenses, frames, and sunglasses. Our brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, Oliver Peoples, and over 20 other prestigious licensed brands.

Role overview

As a Regional Estates Manager, you will support the management of our property portfolio and implement strategic property plans to meet occupational and cost-saving goals, reporting to the Property Director. Your responsibilities will span our stores, including Vision Express, David Clulow, Sunglass Hut, Ray-Ban, Oakley, across high streets, shopping centres, designer outlets, and airports.

This hybrid role can be based at our Ruddington or Kensington offices, with a requirement of three days on-site or as needed by the business.

Who is the perfect candidate?

• Degree in Estate Management and RICS membership
• 0-4 years PQE in a retail or private practice environment with a focus on high street, shopping centres, or retail
• Ambitious, driven, and motivated by career growth within a global business
• Commercially aware with the confidence to challenge the status quo
• Experience in day-to-day real estate management
• Exposure to managing acquisitions, relocations, rent reviews, and lease renewals with strong negotiation skills
• Confidence in liaising with landlords and managing consents
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong systems skills to maintain and update databases and logs

Additional information

• Pension scheme
• Free eyewear annually from day one
• Free parking at Ruddington office
• Opportunity to participate in the OneSight Foundation
• Discounts for friends and family
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• 33 days annual leave, increasing with service, with buy/sell options
• Flexible health benefits, including health cash plans, life cover, critical illness, and dental plans
• Company-wide community engagement and peer collaboration
• Lifestyle benefits like Gymflex, dining cards, travel insurance discounts, experience days, and bike schemes