Head of Commercial Property- Insolvency/ Auctions
2 days ago
Nottingham
Head of Commercial - Property (Insolvency & Valuation) Nottingham (Hybrid Work Arrangements) Salary £60,000- £65,000 plus benefits and bonus About the Role An established UK-wide property business is seeking a Head of Commercial to lead its property function. The team operates nationally from its Nottingham headquarters, delivering a broad range of services to owners, agents, and stakeholders. This is a key leadership role focused on insolvency-led valuations and disposals, with exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial property, land and luxury property. The Function The property team is led by Chartered Surveyors and offers expertise across: • Appraisals & Valuations (leases and property), • Auctions, • Private Treaty disposals, • Property Management, • Maintenance and Security, • Probate Services, • Commercial & Residential Property Clearances Clients include solicitors, LPA receivers, landlords, and private individuals, with a strong emphasis on professional and discreet service delivery. Key Responsibilities • Undertake and oversee valuations across:, • Commercial property (office, industrial, retail), • Residential assets and portfolios, • Development land and strategic sites, • Leasehold interests (occasional), • Provide pragmatic valuation advice in insolvency and distressed scenarios, • Deliver defensible pricing to support disposal strategies, • Work in a commercially focused environment (limited formal Red Book reporting), • Lead asset disposals via: -Auctions -Private treaty sales • Maximise returns through strategic positioning and pricing, • Navigate distressed markets with confidence Leadership & Team Management • Manage and mentor a team of 3 surveyors within a small office environment, • Oversee processes, quality, and delivery standards, • Provide technical leadership and support development of junior staff, • Act as the senior lead within the Nottingham office Business Development • Support growth of the commercial property offering, • Build and maintain relationships within the insolvency and restructuring sector, • Identify and convert new opportunities, • Contribute to broader business growth initiatives alongside leadership Qualifications • MRICS (Chartered Surveyor) - essential, • RICS Registered Valuer - preferred Skills & Attributes • Commercially astute with a pragmatic, solutions-led approach, • Experience in auction and private treaty disposals, • Proven leadership experience managing small teams, • Able to operate in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Why Join • Opportunity to step into a 'Head of' function with immediate impact, • Work across a varied and interesting insolvency-led asset base, • Autonomy to shape and grow the commercial offering, • Collaborative and experienced team environment How to Apply To apply or find out more, please contact Amelia Messenger amelia@beachbaker.co.uk 07586 673981 Desired Skills and Experience Experience in auction and private treaty disposals Valuations Experience Property background