Head of Estates and Lease Management

Head of Estates and Lease Management Salary: Up to 80,000 DOE Contract: Permanent Full Time Travel: UK and Northern Ireland travel requiredWe are recruiting for an experienced and commercially focused Head of Estates and Lease Management to oversee a large-scale UK and NI retail portfolio within a fast-paced retail environment.This is a senior property role responsible for driving occupancy cost savings, managing all lease events, and ensuring the estate remains commercially efficient, flexible and aligned to business performance.The successful candidate will have strong retail estates experience, excellent negotiation skills and a proven track record of delivering value across large property portfolios.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all lease events including rent reviews, renewals, regears, break options and expiriesNegotiate rent reductions and improved lease terms to support commercial performanceManage landlord relationships and resolve escalated lease disputesDrive occupancy cost savings and challenge service charges where appropriateSupport strategic property decisions including closures, relocations and new store openingsMaintain and manage the rent roll and lease management systemsMonitor lease deadlines, liabilities and dilapidations exposureWork closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to support estate performanceRequirementsProven experience managing a large retail property portfolioStrong background in lease negotiations and landlord managementExperience within ..... full job details .....