Head Of Leasing & Commercial (Major Development)

Head Of Leasing & Commercial (Major Development) ()

Location London, England Sector Property & Housing Salary £650.00 per day

Head of Leasing & Commercial (Major Development)

Hammersmith & Fulham Council
£650 per day (Umbrella)
Full time Monday to Friday
Hybrid working - 3 days onsite

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven leasing professional to lead the strategy and delivery of a landmark mixed use development.

This is a senior, high impact role responsible for overseeing the full leasing and lettings lifecycle across a flagship scheme, including a 7 floor office building, multiple commercial units, and a rooftop restaurant. You will play a critical role in shaping tenant mix, driving occupancy, and maximising long term asset value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the end to end leasing and lettings strategy across a major development.
• Manage and oversee external commercial agents, ensuring delivery against targets and alignment with commercial objectives.
• Drive marketing and leasing campaigns to achieve full occupancy and secure high quality tenants.
• Oversee tenant onboarding from heads of terms through to occupation.
• Take ownership of leasing budgets, timelines, and performance outcomes.
• Provide strategic input on asset positioning, including rent free periods, incentives, and commercial structuring.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery and long term performance of the scheme.

About You

• Proven track record in commercial leasing within large scale or complex real estate developments.
• Strong understanding of asset management and value optimisation.
• Excellent negotiation skills with experience securing high value commercial deals.
• Experience managing agents and leading leasing strategies across multi unit schemes.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance income generation and tenant quality.
• Experience in hospitality or restaurant leasing (particularly destination or rooftop spaces) is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a high profile development within a leading London borough, where your expertise will directly influence the commercial success and long term impact of the asset.