An established, privately owned property investment company is seeking an experienced Head of Property to lead the performance and strategic direction of a diverse UK real estate portfolio. 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 will include:
- 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
The successful candidate will be a commercially minded property leader with significant experience managing complex, multi‑asset real estate portfolios. You will ideally have:
- 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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