Head of Property in Hampshire

At Grandir UK, we are looking for a commercially minded Head of Property to lead and optimise our growing national estate of approximately 100 nurseries, with plans to expand beyond 130 settings. Reporting to the CFO, you will take ownership of estate performance, compliance and investment, ensuring our portfolio is safe, efficient and aligned to operational and financial goals. You will lead a programme of refurbishments, extensions and selective new developments while identifying opportunities to unlock value across the estate. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role offering the opportunity to play a key part in our continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's brownfield development strategy, including extensions, refurbishments and change of use projects.
• Identify and unlock value‑add opportunities across the existing estate.
• Build and manage a pipeline of development and expansion opportunities.
• Undertake feasibility studies, financial appraisals and business case development.
• Deliver a programme of capital projects (approximately 3 to 5 per year), ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Work closely with Operations to align property strategy with occupancy and revenue growth.

Estate Management and Compliance

• Take overall responsibility for estate performance across all sites.
• Ensure full compliance with property, health and safety and statutory requirements.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Manage landlord relationships, leases, rent reviews and service charge negotiations.
• Drive consistency and best practice across the estate.

Financial and Commercial Management

• Own and manage property operating and capital expenditure budgets.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements.
• Support long‑term estate planning aligned to business strategy.
• Provide regular reporting and insight to senior stakeholders.

About You

• Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent qualification is highly desirable.
• Proven experience managing a multi‑site property portfolio.
• Strong track record of delivering refurbishments, extensions and development projects.
• Commercially astute with experience managing budgets and driving value.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior level.
• Hands‑on, pragmatic and delivery‑focused approach.

Core Benefits

• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Flexible working options available.
• Generous childcare discount.
• £500 refer a friend bonus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.
• Life assurance.
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.
• Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits.
• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks.
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid.
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid.
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid.
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you.
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service.

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets.
• 24 hour remote GP appointments.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies.
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.
• Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities.
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI‑assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team. Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.