Warrington Borough Council · 2 weeks ago
MRICS Valuation Surveyor – Senior to Associate Level
Greater Morgantown Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelKingsley Property Recruitment is representing a leading national retailer seeking an experienced Head of Estates to join their growing retail business. This key leadership role involves managing a large multi-brand retail estate, driving growth strategy, and ensuring effective property management.
Document ManagementGovernmentOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Lead, develop and motivate a team of Estates Managers
Take ownership of the retail property portfolio, ensuring operational issues are minimised and costs are mitigated
Monitor and manage key lease events, allocating workload appropriately
Manage rent reviews and lease renewals from inception to conclusion
Resolve landlord and tenant disputes promptly, minimising cost and business disruption
Address operational property issues swiftly and efficiently across the store network
Prepare and present Board papers for senior management and Directors
Make and implement commercial decisions, balancing risk with long-term financial objectives
Ensure property costs align with lease liabilities
Maintain overall responsibility for the property database
Manage relationships with landlords, tenants, and third-party professional advisors
Qualification
Required
Significant experience in a senior Estates / Estate Management role, ideally within retail
Strong track record of commercial negotiation, delivering positive outcomes
Experience managing lease renewals, rent reviews, and lease events at scale
Experience managing third-party consultants and professional teams
Proven ability to build and sustain strong internal and external relationships
Highly commercial and results-driven
Strong leadership and people management capability
Hands-on, resilient, adaptable, and determined approach
Excellent organisation, planning, and prioritisation skills
Proactive, open communicator with strong influencing skills
Comfortable driving change and delivering outcomes in a fast-paced environment
IT literate
Preferred
Exposure to acquisition and disposal of retail premises (desirable)
Relevant professional qualification (e.g. MRICS or equivalent) advantageous
Benefits
Company Car Allowance
Pension
30 Days Holiday
Company
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington Borough Council is a government organization that provides administrative services to the public.
Founded in 1974
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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