Head of Real Estate

Rockbourne are partnered with one of the leading UK-based flexible workspace operators to help them appoint a Head of Real Estate to their London-based team.

In this newly created position, you will be at the centre of their expansion, shaping the future of the business and leading the acquisition & delivery of new locations across the UK.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’ll have true ownership, tangible impact, and the opportunity to help steer one of the UK’s most exciting flex workspace operators.

What’s in it for you?

• Culture: Fun, ambitious, and values-driven with a focus on people, ownership, and high performance.

• Autonomy: Complete ownership of the real estate function with the ability to shape the roadmap.

• Growth: Be part of the leadership team with a clear plan and ambitions to scale.

• Variety: The role underpins our client’s expansion strategy and is directly responsible for delivering new locations, managing our existing portfolio, and overseeing the commercial performance of their real estate footprint.

The role itself:

Acquisition

• Lead the sourcing and transaction of new locations to drive the company’s growth strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key introducing agents.
• Oversee underwriting for all new opportunities, collaborating with delivery, sales, finance, and suppliers for accurate inputs.
• Help shape the acquisition model/deal structure, ensuring we achieve highly profitable capex light deals
• Manage the end-to-end legal process for new location transactions.
• Continuously improve and streamline the company’s acquisition process.
• Supervise the board sign-off process for new locations.

Asset Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for landlord relationships.
• Lead the real estate strategy, ensuring the most favourable terms for extensions.
• Manage rent reviews, directly or with external support.

Delivery

• Oversee the delivery function, including managing the Senior Project Manager and supplier relationships.
• Ensure new locations are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with ERs for new locations and manage any changes.

About you:

• Proven commercial real estate experience – ideally in acquisitions, leasing, or landlord negotiations.
• Familiarity with the end-to-end transaction process.
• Strong understanding of lease structures and underwriting.
• Central London real estate experience preferred.
• Deep commercial acumen and an understanding of what makes a profitable, scalable real estate deal.
• Strong relationship – building skills with agents, landlords, and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with the ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and lead initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and influence – able to present to the board and represent the brand externally.

Other details:

• £90,000 – £120,000 (DOE) + bonus and benefits
• Location – Central London