Head of UK Corporate Real Estate

Michael Page

  • London
  • £95,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
  • Apply easily
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.
  • 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
Client-side Head of UK Corporate Real Estate for global InstitutionStrategic Real Estate role with Board-level engagementThe 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
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.
  • 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

Michael Page