Head Of UK Corporate Real Estate

• 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