Regional Property Controller - South - Star Pubs

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Function: Commerce Regional Property Controller

Salary: circa £75K (depending on experience) plus 15% of base salary as a benefits allowance plus full benefits listed below.

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026

We know that pubs in better condition trade better, and we understand that Repairs are central to our customers’ experience of doing business with Star Pubs.

About the role

In support of this, we are recruiting for the important leadership role of Regional Property Controller, covering the 5 operations regions in the South. Joining the Property Leadership Team and jointly managing budgets totalling around £35m with the Property Planning & Operations Controller and the Regional Property Controller (RPC) North, this role is accountable for the asset protection and improvement of around 1350 of our pubs. The successful applicant will provide leadership to a busy team of 10 Regional Property Managers who are responsible for the physical condition of our estate, ensuring they meet all safety, legal and contractual obligations. The team works with a range of third parties to manage development CAPEX (Signs to Grow, C4R, Spend to Let, Safe to Trade, etc), reactive repairs, planned maintenance and the dilapidation processes to make sure our pubs are safe and appealing for customers and consumers. The Property Controller works closely with the Regional Operations Director team and the South Operations Leadership Team to ensure a ‘joined up’ approach that protects and improves our assets in the region.

Who we’re looking for

• This is a big people management role, leading and coaching a group of 10 property professionals, so you’ll need to bring experience of building teams as well as being property qualified.
• Experience in property, estates or project management, ideally in a multi-site or pub/retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of statutory legislation in building, health & safety, and compliance.
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams, managing suppliers/contractors and delivering through others.
• A track record of managing budgets and capital expenditure effectively.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and influencing skills.
• Degree or equivalent in Building Surveying, Property or related field (HND, CIOB, RICS).
• NEBOSH Health & Safety or Construction certificate.

What you’ll learn and develop

• Putting safety first, ensuring our estate is safe and compliant at all times.
• Leading a team to create a high-performance culture through effective management and development planning.
• Driving improvements in customer experience.
• Rigorous control of budgets, cutting out bad costs and maximising return on investment.
• Continuous improvement of processes.
• Strengthening alignment between Property and Operations colleagues.

Importantly, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to develop a team, engage key stakeholders, manage conflict and be resilient. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. Ideally, you’ll have at least 3 months of professional driving experience, but if you don’t, that’s fine. We’ll provide full on-road driver training during your first few months with us.

Our benefits and rewards

• Annual bonus.
• Benefits Allowance (15% of base salary).
• Company-funded Private Medical Healthcare.
• Double-matched pension (up to 10%).
• Meal and Broadband allowance.
• 35 days annual leave (holiday trading available) + 3 public holidays.
• Flexible benefits, including a retail discounts platform.
• A quarterly allowance to purchase our delicious ciders and beers (low and no alcohol options available).

YOU’ll also have the opportunity to participate in our colleague networks, in which people from across the business connect to help champion diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring we’re continuing to give people a voice.