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We are recruiting on behalf of a leading national health and social care organisation to appoint an experienced Head of Property. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s property strategy across a diverse UK-wide estate.
If you are a strategic, commercially astute property leader with experience managing complex, multi-site portfolios—and you thrive in a mission-led environment—this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
The Role:
As Head of Property, you’ll lead the strategic and operational delivery of the organisation’s estate, covering:
Property strategy and optimisation
Acquisitions, disposals, leases, and renewals
Facilities management and compliance
Capital projects, refurbishments, and estate development
Sustainability, energy efficiency, and asset performance
Budget management, forecasting, and risk control
You will ensure that property assets effectively support the organisation’s services, deliver value for money, and provide safe, fit-for-purpose environments for colleagues and the people they support.
You will lead a property team through a Property Manager and seven direct operational staff and work closely with senior internal stakeholders including Finance, Operations, Business Development, and Legal.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver a long-term property strategy aligned with organisational priorities
Advise senior leadership on estate performance, risks, and opportunities
Manage the full property lifecycle: acquisitions, leasing, renewals, and disposals
Oversee facilities management, compliance, and planned/reactive maintenance
Deliver capital projects on time, on budget, and to the highest quality
Drive sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across the estate
Manage budgets, controls, asset records, and property data
Lead, coach, and develop the property team, fostering a culture of excellence
About You:
We’re looking for an experienced property professional with:
A degree in Real Estate, Property Management, Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline
Professional membership (RICS, IWFM, CIOB or similar)
A proven track record in managing complex estates and delivering capital projects
Strong financial management experience, including property budgets and forecasting
Excellent negotiation skills with experience in leases and landlord/tenant management
Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams
Knowledge of statutory compliance, H&S, property law, sustainability, and construction principles
Experience within health, social care, housing, or another regulated environment (advantageous)
Why Apply?
Lead the property strategy for a high-impact, nationally recognised organisation
Influence key decisions across a diverse and meaningful estate
Join a collaborative senior leadership team with a clear organisational mission
Opportunity to modernise, develop, and future-proof the estate
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