Asset Management & Leasing Lead
9 days ago
Barnet
Reporting to the UK Head of Real Estate Income with leadership of a specialist team focusing on value creation asset management, portfolio strategy and leasing across a significant portfolio (c.3,000 assets). Autonomous role, oversight of all strategic leasing on mid-to-large ticket assets to deliver sustainable and incremental income growth. Client Details Our client is a market-leading, FTSE 100 business with a diverse mixed-asset portfolio (namely retail, superstores, logistics / depots and offices) across the UK. Description • Develop and execute a national asset management and leasing strategy to drive sustainable income growth and long-term value enhancement., • Identify and unlock value across underutilised or complex assets through repositioning, re-letting, and targeted asset interventions., • Provide robust commercial insight to inform and influence broader property and organisational strategy., • Lead key leasing activity across the portfolio, including new lettings, renewals, regears, rent reviews, and lease expiries., • Negotiate complex commercial arrangements, balancing income optimisation, risk management, and operational considerations., • Provide clear direction to external advisors on high-value and strategically significant transactions., • Take ownership of rental income performance, partnering with Finance and operational teams to manage arrears, collections, and income risk., • Maintain comprehensive oversight of lease events, risks, and opportunities through structured forecasting and forward planning., • Uphold strong governance standards and ensure a disciplined approach to risk management across the portfolio., • Act as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders across Property, Finance, and Operations., • Develop and present clear, data-led recommendations to executive leadership and Board-level forums., • Provide constructive challenge to drive informed decision-making and achieve optimal commercial outcomes., • Lead, develop, and performance manage a team of Asset Management professionals., • Build and sustain a high-performing, commercially focused team with clear accountability, capability development, and succession planning. Profile The successful Asset Management & Leasing Lead should have: • A Real Estate / Built Environment Degree, • MRICS qualification, • Significant track-record in brokering leasing deals with strong negotiation skills, • Significant experience in commercial asset management., • Proven track record of delivering commercial decisions across competing priorities., • Strong understanding of L&T: leases, rent reviews as well as real estate valuation and portfolio strategy., • Lead and develop a team of 3 Asset Managers, ensuring capability and performance aligned to portfolio priorities., • Accountable for the team's budget, ensuring cost control is aligned to income and strategy., • Credible senior operator, able to influence and challenge at leadership level., • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams. Job Offer Competitive compensation and bonuses with extensive benefits package. Flexible / dynamic working