At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a diverse property portfolio and drive strategic asset management.
- Company: Established property investment company with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a chance to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive ESG initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in property management and enhance portfolio value.
- Qualifications: MRICS qualified with 15+ years in property or asset management.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
An established, privately owned property investment company is seeking an experienced Head of Property who is MRICS. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee a multi‑sector portfolio comprising commercial, residential, hotel and mixed‑use assets. This is a broad leadership position with responsibility for asset strategy, operational performance, leasing, capital expenditure, compliance and the continued enhancement of portfolio value.
You will develop and deliver long‑term asset strategies across the portfolio, identifying opportunities to increase income, improve operational performance and maximise investment returns.
Key responsibilities:- Leading annual business planning, budgeting and valuation processes across all asset classes
- Identifying redevelopment, repositioning and value‑add opportunities
- Supporting acquisition underwriting, due diligence and the integration of new assets
- Overseeing internal property teams and external property and facilities management providers
- Managing rental income, operating expenditure, capital expenditure and portfolio performance
- Establishing consistent KPIs, reporting and performance dashboards
- Developing leasing, occupancy, renewal and pricing strategies
- Leading negotiations with commercial tenants, retail brands, institutional occupiers and other key stakeholders
- Overseeing commercial refurbishments, residential upgrades, hotel improvement programmes and mixed‑use developments
- Managing planning, insurance, licensing and regulatory matters across the portfolio
- Ensuring compliance with fire safety, health and safety, housing regulations and property licensing requirements
- Driving the portfolio’s ESG strategy
- Presenting portfolio performance, risks and strategic recommendations to the board, investors and lenders
- Leading and developing teams across property management, facilities management, leasing and asset management
- MRICS qualification
- At least 15 years’ experience within property or asset management
- Broad experience across commercial, residential and mixed‑use assets
- A strong track record of improving asset performance and identifying value‑enhancement opportunities
- Experience managing substantial capital expenditure and refurbishment programmes
- Strong knowledge of property compliance, risk management, planning and licensing
- Previous experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent commercial, analytical and negotiation skills
- The confidence to communicate with board members, investors, lenders and external advisers
- Experience working within a privately owned business or family office would be advantageous
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