Head of Property - UK & Ireland
Location: Flexible with regular travel | Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join a purpose-driven, fast-paced retail and healthcare organisation with a unique joint venture partnership model. As the Head of Property, you'll lead the strategic direction and operational delivery of property services across a portfolio of 1,000+ retail locations in the UK and Ireland. With an estate valued in the hundreds of millions, this is a high-impact leadership role shaping the future of one of the most recognisable retail networks in the sector.
About the Role
As Head of Property, you'll oversee all aspects of property acquisition, asset management, estates strategy, and compliance. Reporting into senior leadership, you'll be the go-to expert for all property matters-driving growth through new store openings, relocations, and expansions while maximising value from existing leases.
Your remit includes estate optimisation, rent roll management (c. £80m p.a.), and supporting joint venture partners to ensure property solutions align with operational and financial objectives. You'll work closely with colleagues in Business Development, Retail Operations, and Finance, as well as external legal counsel and property consultants, to ensure best-in-class service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the property function to deliver new store acquisitions, relocations, and lease renewals in line with company growth targets.
Manage lease events, rent reviews, and property re-gears to maintain commercial competitiveness and reduce risk.
Act as the key point of contact for all UK & Ireland property-related matters, including operational estate management and support to the wider Group.
Coach and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Manage outsourced consultants and legal teams to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and effective service levels.
Ensure accurate and timely management of rent, service charges, insurance, and business rates payments.
Oversee property-related health and safety interventions, landlord disputes, licences, and statutory compliance.
Play a lead role in space planning and property management for support centres, warehousing, and regional training facilities.
What We're Looking For
Significant senior leadership experience within a property function, preferably within a multi-site retail, healthcare, or franchised/JV environment.
Strong commercial acumen and deep knowledge of UK and ROI landlord & tenant law.
Proven track record in property strategy, negotiations, and delivering estate transformation projects.
Experience managing external consultants, legal advisors, and surveyors.
A natural leader with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire a team.
Exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to influence at all levels.
Deep understanding of estate and asset management processes and best practice.
Active network in the commercial property sector, with credibility and presence in the industry.
Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to lead the property strategy of a values-led, high-growth organisation that blends the best of retail and healthcare. With a unique business model, a collaborative culture, and a strong sense of purpose, you'll be empowered to make a real impact across the UK and Ireland estate.
