Head of Property
JOB_53568214744692Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Property And SurveyingIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
78,516 increasing to 83651 after 1 yearClosing date
30 Nov 2025
Head of Property Opportunity!
Head of Property
Reports to: Finance Director
Responsible for:
- Building and leading a national property team (to be designed and recruited)
- Managing external partners for legal, construction, conveyancing, projects, and maintenance
- Providing professional oversight (dotted line) to regional caretakers
Role Purpose
We are seeking an experienced property leader to create and manage a professional property function for this organisation. This role will ensure our estate is strategically managed and cost-effective, covering compliance, maintenance, acquisitions, refurbishments, and disposals. You will introduce robust approval and procurement processes and develop a long-term property strategy aligned with their operational and financial goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and lead a central property team to deliver a professional service across the organisation.
- Oversee their national property portfolio, ensuring planned budgets for maintenance, compliance, acquisitions, refurbishments, and disposals
- Manage relationships with external suppliers and contractors, ensuring quality and value for money
- Work closely with Regional Secretaries on location strategies, refurbishments, and relocation proposals; evaluate business cases for senior approval
- Maintain their building specifications, ensuring compliance, accessibility, and sustainability, and collaborate with Procurement for cost efficiency and UK supplier preference.
- Provide professional guidance to regional caretakers, including compliance and health & safety training
- Ensure all property-related expenditure and projects follow effective procurement and approval processes
- Lead on statutory and regulatory compliance across the estate (fire safety, accessibility, environmental standards)
- Collaborate with the Finance Director and senior leadership to align property strategy with organisational priorities.
- Continuously improve property management policies, processes, and procedures
Person Specification
Experience:
- Senior-level property management in a large, multi-site organisation
- Proven track record in compliance, maintenance, refurbishment, acquisitions, and disposals
- Experience managing professional suppliers and contractors
- Ability to develop and deliver property strategies aligned to organisational objectives
Qualifications:
- Chartered Surveyor (RICS), ideally Fellow (FRICS)
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and report at board level
- Knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance requirements
- Skilled in assessing business cases and presenting clear recommendations
- Financial and commercial awareness, including procurement and value-for-money delivery
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Flexible, cooperative approach and ability to maintain confidentiality
Desirable:
- Understanding of trade principles
- Experience with sustainability and environmental standards in property management
Please get in touch with molly.spencer@hays.com for more information!
Head of PropertyJOB_535682147446922025-11-142025-11-30
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