Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner with a multi-site, B2C consumer business.
The role is to manage a team and responsible for the day-to-day management of the company’s property portfolio which has circa 300 sites . The focus is to minimise operational property challenges, controlling costs, and responding to lease extensions and challenges.
Duties & Responsibilities for this Head of Commercial Property - Retail:
*Provide leadership and development for a team of Property Managers.
*Prepare property documents for presentation to senior management and Directors.
*Oversee and manage key lease events, ensuring appropriate allocation and resolution.
*Handle rent reviews and lease renewals from inception to completion.
*Promptly resolve disputes between Landlords and Tenants to minimise disruption and costs to the business.
*Address operational issues in stores quickly and efficiently.
*Make and implement independent decisions, carefully balancing risks, and benefits in alignment with the company’s long-term financial goals.
*Take full responsibility for the management and maintenance of the property database.
To be successful in this Head of Commercial Property - Retail:
*Ideally having experience in a senior property or estate management role in acquisition and disposal of commercial or retail properties.
*Strong lease negotiation skills with a proven ability to deliver favourable commercial outcomes aligned with company objectives.
*Skilled in managing third-party professional teams and maintaining tenant/landlord relationships.
*Knowledgeable about legislative changes impacting property management.
*Analytical and commercially focused with a strong results-driven mindset.
*Proven leadership, relationship-building, and people management capabilities as you will leading a team.
*His role is predominately head office based but there is travel to sites and WFH requirements.
*Proficient in computer applications, including advanced use and manipulation of Excel spreadsheets.
*Professional qualifications (e.g., MRICS or equivalent) is desirable.
The benefits of this Head of Commercial Property - Retail:
*22 days Holidays
*Contributory pension
*Hybrid - 3 days in office minimum
*Free car park
*Discount across the group
*Training & development opportunities
If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience and skill and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply quoting the reference no.JO-2412-114945
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.