Company: REED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £75,000 - £75,500 per annum, Inc benefits
- Annual Salary: £75000 + Car allowance
- Location: Berkshire, UK - with UK travel
- Job Type: Full-time
Join our Clients team as the Head of Property and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their retail estate. This high-impact position is responsible for leading the development, optimisation, and maintenance of their UK property portfolio, ensuring each location supports business growth, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
Day-to-day of the role: Strategic Development
- Lead the creation and execution of the annual Estates Development Plan.
- Identify and secure new store locations, manage relocations, and oversee disposals.
- Present business cases to senior leadership and deliver projects within scope and budget.
- Work closely with UK Managing Director and SLT in shaping the business
Portfolio Management
- Manage rent reviews, lease renewals, and service charge negotiations.
- Ensure compliance with lease agreements and local authority regulations.
- Drive cost control and value creation across the estate (approx. 250 locations).
Facilities & Maintenance Oversight
- Lead the in-house Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator.
- Manage external suppliers and contractors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
- Minimise disruption to store operations through proactive facilities management.
Data & Compliance
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date property database to support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and sustainability standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications - MRICS (or equivalent professional qualification) or working towards
- Extensive experience in estates management across multi-site and UK wide operations.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, reduce costs, and deliver operational improvements.
- Solid understanding of health & safety, sustainability, and building maintenance.
- Desirable: Retail property management experience, Pan-European property experience, additional language skills.
Benefits - Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a strategic role with real impact on the company’s future.
- Autonomy to lead and the support to succeed in a dynamic environment.
To apply for this Estates Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
