Asset Management & Leasing Lead

Reporting to the UK Head of Real Estate Income with leadership of a specialist team focusing on value creation asset management, portfolio strategy and leasing across a significant portfolio (c.3,000 assets). Autonomous role, oversight of all strategic leasing on mid-to-large ticket assets to deliver sustainable and incremental income growth.

Client Details

Our client is a market-leading, FTSE 100 business with a diverse mixed-asset portfolio (namely retail, superstores, logistics / depots and offices) across the UK.

Description

• Develop and execute a national asset management and leasing strategy to drive sustainable income growth and long-term value enhancement.


• Identify and unlock value across underutilised or complex assets through repositioning, re-letting, and targeted asset interventions.


• Provide robust commercial insight to inform and influence broader property and organisational strategy.


• Lead key leasing activity across the portfolio, including new lettings, renewals, regears, rent reviews, and lease expiries.


• Negotiate complex commercial arrangements, balancing income optimisation, risk management, and operational considerations.


• Provide clear direction to external advisors on high-value and strategically significant transactions.


• Take ownership of rental income performance, partnering with Finance and operational teams to manage arrears, collections, and income risk.


• Maintain comprehensive oversight of lease events, risks, and opportunities through structured forecasting and forward planning.


• Uphold strong governance standards and ensure a disciplined approach to risk management across the portfolio.


• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders across Property, Finance, and Operations.


• Develop and present clear, data-led recommendations to executive leadership and Board-level forums.


• Provide constructive challenge to drive informed decision-making and achieve optimal commercial outcomes.


• Lead, develop, and performance manage a team of Asset Management professionals.


• Build and sustain a high-performing, commercially focused team with clear accountability, capability development, and succession planning.

The successful Asset Management & Leasing Lead should have:

• A Real Estate / Built Environment Degree


• MRICS qualification


• Significant track-record in brokering leasing deals with strong negotiation skills


• Significant experience in commercial asset management.


• Proven track record of delivering commercial decisions across competing priorities.


• Strong understanding of L&T: leases, rent reviews as well as real estate valuation and portfolio strategy.


• Lead and develop a team of 3 Asset Managers, ensuring capability and performance aligned to portfolio priorities.


• Accountable for the team's budget, ensuring cost control is aligned to income and strategy.


• Credible senior operator, able to influence and challenge at leadership level.


• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Competitive compensation and bonuses with extensive benefits package.

Flexible / dynamic working

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