Property Director - Housing - CK3632909
9 days ago
Coventry
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Director professional to lead the strategic management of a significant and diverse property portfolio on behalf of a well-established charitable housing organisation with an important social purpose. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape long-term property strategy while leading a dedicated property team responsible for a substantial residential housing portfolio, commercial assets, agricultural land and strategic property interests. Managing assets with a combined value in excess of £50 million, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the portfolio is maintained, enhanced and invested in effectively, while identifying opportunities to maximise value, improve sustainability and support long-term organisational objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership across the organisation's property and estates function, overseeing both operational delivery and long-term asset management. You will lead the development of investment strategies, capital programmes, acquisitions, disposals and sustainability initiatives while ensuring excellent service delivery to occupiers and stakeholders. This is a varied leadership position that combines strategic estate management, commercial property, project delivery, investment planning and people leadership. • Develop and deliver the long-term strategy for a diverse residential, commercial and rural property portfolio., • Lead and develop a high-performing property team, providing strategic direction and operational oversight., • Oversee planned investment, maintenance and refurbishment programmes across a substantial residential estate., • Drive acquisition, disposal and asset optimisation strategies to maximise long-term value., • Identify development and investment opportunities across the wider property portfolio., • Lead business cases, feasibility studies and due diligence for major property transactions., • Manage external consultants, managing agents and professional advisers, ensuring high standards of performance and value., • Oversee compliance with all relevant property legislation, governance requirements and health and safety obligations., • Develop and manage multi-year capital investment plans and revenue budgets., • Lead sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency improvements and Net Zero programmes across the estate., • Prepare reports and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and governance boards., • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, occupiers, external partners and professional advisers. This role will suit an experienced Estates Manager, Head of Property, Asset Manager or Chartered Surveyor looking for a strategic leadership position with significant responsibility and variety. You are likely to have: • Significant experience managing large and diverse property portfolios., • A strong track record in strategic asset management, property investment and estate planning., • Experience leading acquisitions, disposals and development opportunities., • Proven leadership experience, including managing professional teams and external consultants., • Strong commercial awareness with experience developing capital investment programmes and budgets., • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence senior decision-makers., • A thorough understanding of UK property legislation, landlord and tenant matters, compliance and governance., • Excellent written communication skills with experience producing reports and business cases at Board level., • Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS) or Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB) is desirable but not essential, • A full UK driving licence., • Permanent position working 35 hours per week., • Generous employer pension contribution of 8.5%., • A senior leadership role with genuine strategic influence., • A diverse property portfolio spanning residential, commercial and rural assets., • The opportunity to lead sustainability and Net Zero initiatives., • A collaborative and values-driven working environment., • Excellent long-term career stability and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Interested? For a confidential discussion, or to request further information, please contact: Caroline Kingsley Kingsley Recruitment Please quote Reference CK3632909 when making an enquiry or submitting your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr