Retail Asset Manager

Praxis Capital Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PMI

Healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Praxis Capital Limited is seeking a Retail Asset Manager to join our Development and Regeneration team, taking ownership of a portfolio of Local Authority-owned shopping centres across the UK.

You will work with Local Councils, internal teams and occupiers to drive regeneration strategies, leasing, income growth, ESG initiatives, placemaking and capital projects, delivering business plans and asset P&Ls.

Qualifications

• Direct UK shopping centre asset management experience (essential).
• Strong foundation in Property Management and/or Asset Management.
• Experience working with retail assets in an operational environment.
• Strong financial awareness, including budgets, income and service charges.
• Ability to think creatively about regeneration, placemaking and repurposing assets.
• Proactive, resilient and entrepreneurial approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver asset business plans across a portfolio of shopping centres.
• Drive rental growth, reduce voids, and maximise net operating income.
• Lead lease renewals, rent reviews, regears and lettings activity.
• Identify new income streams and asset enhancement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Local Councils to support regeneration ambitions.
• Oversee refurbishments, placemaking, and capital projects.
• Own asset P&Ls and service charge budgets.
• Coordinate with Property Management, Facilities Management and Centre Management teams.
• Deliver ESG, sustainability and community initiatives.
• Produce high-quality reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Support acquisitions, disposals and tender opportunities when required.

Skills

UK shopping centre asset management

Asset management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Report writing

Job description

Retail Asset Manager

Department: Asset Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Description

Do you want to play a key role in the regeneration of UK town and city centres while taking ownership of a portfolio of shopping centre assets?

Praxis is a leading privately owned UK real estate investor and manager with over £1.36bn of assets under management and a clear ambition for further growth.

Through our vertically integrated model, we manage every aspect of the real estate lifecycle in-house, giving our teams the opportunity to make decisions, drive change and see the direct impact of their work.

We are looking for a Retail Asset Manager to join our Development and Regeneration team, taking responsibility for a portfolio of Local Authority-owned shopping centres across the UK.

This is not just a traditional asset management role.

You will work closely with Local Councils, internal teams and occupiers to shape the future of retail destinations, helping to deliver regeneration strategies that create stronger, more vibrant town and city centres.

You will have ownership of your assets, responsibility for delivering business plans and the opportunity to influence everything from leasing strategy and income growth to ESG initiatives, placemaking and capital projects.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering asset business plans across a portfolio of shopping centres
• Driving rental growth, reducing voids and maximising net operating income
• Leading lease renewals, rent reviews, regears and lettings activity
• Identifying new income streams and asset enhancement opportunities
• Working with Local Councils to support wider regeneration ambitions
• Leading refurbishment, reconfiguration and placemaking initiativesTaking ownership of asset P&Ls and service charge budgets
• Working closely with Property Management, Facilities Management and Centre Management teams
• Delivering ESG, sustainability and community initiatives
• Producing high-quality reports and presentations for both internal stakeholders and Local Authority clients
• Supporting acquisitions, disposals and tender opportunities where required

What we’re looking for:

This role requires direct UK shopping centre asset management experience.

We are specifically looking for candidates who have:

• UK shopping centre asset management experience (essential)
• A strong foundation in Property Management and/or Asset Management
• Experience working with retail assets in an operational environment
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Experience managing demanding stakeholders and client relationships
• Strong financial awareness, including budgets, income and service charges
• The ability to think creatively about regeneration, placemaking and repurposing assets
• A proactive, resilient and entrepreneurial approach

Experience working with Local Authorities, or an understanding of council-led regeneration projects, would be advantageous.

Why join Praxis?

• Privately owned, entrepreneurial business with a strong track record
• £1.2bn+ assets under management and ambitious growth plans
• Real ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and Local Authorities
• Ability to make a visible impact on the future of town and city centres
• Highly competitive salary and bonus
• Excellent benefits package including PMI, healthcare cash plan, pension and life assurance

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary DOE
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Office closure over the festive period
• Private Medical Insurance (medical history disregarded)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Annual dental benefit
• 5% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• Daily healthy snacks
• Comprehensive business expenses policy

If you have direct UK shopping centre asset management experience and want to combine commercial asset management with regeneration, placemaking and real influence, we would love to hear from you.

Values

Professionalism | We consistently seek to exceed expectations. Our people can express themselves fully while upholding the highest standards of conduct, competence, and integrity.

Ownership | Every asset, challenge, and opportunity is treated as our own. We deliver all real estate services in-house — never outsourcing responsibility, accountability, or blame.

Entrepreneurialism | We challenge convention and champion imaginative solutions. Rigorous debate is encouraged, and everyone is empowered to make decisions that elevate performance.

Meritocracy | Results, hard work, and strong ideas matter more than age, tenure, or titles. We are a diverse team that collaborates openly so each person can reach their full potential.

Action This Day | We do not defer or delay. Anything that can be done today, is done today.