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Head of UK Corporate Real Estate

City of London Permanent View Job Description
The Corporate Head of Real Estate will lead the strategic management of a UK property portfolio, aligning estates operations with organisational goals to deliver sustainable, efficient, and cost‑effective solutions. Oversee acquisitions, disposals, space planning, and major projects while guiding a high‑performing team and engaging senior stakeholders.
  • Client-side Head of UK Corporate Real Estate for global Institution
  • Strategic Real Estate role with Board-level engagement

About Our Client

We have supported and partnered with our client for over 30 years. They are a global investment manager offering multi‑asset expertise across many sectors, including Real Estate, Alternatives and Renewables. Their focus is delivering sustainable, risk‑adjusted returns for large investors across global markets.

Job Description

  • Define and deliver a long‑term real estate strategy aligned with organisational goals
  • Translate complex data into clear, board level insights, influence senior decision making, and lead teams through significant projects
  • Lead an estates management team and trusted external partners to deliver compliant, cost effective outcomes
  • Oversee acquisitions, disposals, leases, and due diligence
  • Drive innovation and best practice across estates operations
  • Partner with HR and senior leadership to align space planning with workforce trends
  • Ensure legal and landlord compliance in major projects
  • Manage budgets, mitigate risk, and uphold statutory obligations

The Successful Applicant

The successful Corporate Head of Real Estate should have:

  • MRICS or FRICS qualified, with substantial estates leadership experience
  • Strategic thinker with a proven track record in estates optimisation and stakeholder engagement
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen, with expertise in acquisitions, disposals, and property law
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to present complex matters with clarity
  • Skilled in workforce planning and data‑led decision making
  • Highly organised, resilient, and delivery focused
  • Flexible to travel across the UK as required

What's on Offer

  • Competitive fixed comp package + bonus + significant benefits package
  • Hybrid working
  • Opportunity to shape the long-term prospects of a large business and their Real Estate portfolio
Contact
Ben Hodgson
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6814457
Phone number
+44 207 269 2406

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Property & Asset Management
Sector
Property
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Hodgson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2406
Job reference
JN-082025-6814457