Director, Property and Development

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The Director, Property and Development is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the company’s property portfolio. The role oversees business development, acquisitions, construction, facilities, and estate maintenance across multiple franchise locations. This role operates as part of the senior leadership team and partners with internal teams, franchise owners, and external stakeholders to optimize estate performance and ensure all locations meet business, regulatory, and brand standards. The role is accountable for leading project managers, facilities coordination, estate management, and administrative support, while developing team capability and ensuring the smooth operation of the Property and Development function.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acquisitions: Develop a white space strategy and identify properties in conjunction with the Operations team to identify new sites. Negotiate lease deals. Ensure properties are acquired in accordance with our developer’s shell specification.
• Estate Management: Oversee the maintenance and operational performance of all franchise locations, ensuring properties are safe, compliant, and meet brand standards. Monitor and manage estate budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency in property management and maintenance. Negotiate renewals and rent reviews, ensuring favourable outcomes for the company. Liaise with landlords, agents, and legal teams to manage lease agreements and minimise risks.
• Construction: Deliver to new stores in accordance with the specification and scope of the brief. Deliver refurbishments in accordance with the specification and scope of the brief. Deliver all construction activities in line with the CDM Regulations 2015.
• Facilities Management: Ensure that all properties comply with health and safety regulations, building regulations, and environmental standards. Conduct regular property inspections and audits to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with franchise owners, ensuring their property needs are met and that any issues are resolved promptly. Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including landlords, local authorities, and service providers.
• Business Development: Seek and build new business partners to grow the business. Establish new non-traditional growth opportunities (new partnerships/formats/locations). Work with the operations team to maintain existing relationships with non-Trad partners, identifying further sales opportunities.
• Support Centre Capital Projects: Develop a pipeline of capital projects in conjunction with the Operations team. Design and implement each project in line with all regulations.
• Format and Design: Accountable for the format and design of our restaurants. Accountable for the sourcing of materials and procurement of all equipment, fixtures, and fittings.
• Procurement: Full accountability for all Property and Construction and Facilities Management procurement. Source and identify suppliers to deliver all Property, Construction and Facilities related works.
• Strategic Planning and Reporting: Develop and implement long-term estate strategies to support the company's growth and sustainability goals. Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on estate performance, financials, and project progress.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.