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ROLE PURPOSE: To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU including providing high-quality servicing for the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and the Standing Committees of the Boards. To assist the Head of Governance leading the ongoing development of governance processes and procedures keeping informed by the relevant national and international directives, policy developments and good practice. ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead with the planning and co-ordination of the Governance calendar., • Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards and Committee’s term of reference., • Provide high quality and accurate advice and guidance on governance that is based on an up-to-date understanding of a broad range of issues, systems and processes, best practice and frameworks., • Provide high quality secretariat support to senior boards and committees, assuring the quality and timeliness of agendas and minutes and their distribution, and following up on actions., • With the Head of Governance, lead the elections to senior committees., • Actively promote risk management best practice and embedding risk management throughout the organisation., • Take on any special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required., • Provide high quality communications between the Governance Team and Gedu Institutions, Directors, and senior members of the organisation., • Provide high quality secretariat support to Boards and Committees including distribution of agendas, minutes and actions., • Work closely with the Head of Governance and the senior leadership team to ensure regulatory compliance is met., • Act as liaison between corporate and academic governance teams., • Line manage and support the Governance Officer., • Develop a network of influence with senior GEDU officers and external peers., • Provide high quality written and oral reports, as required, to the Head of Governance, CEO and other senior staff at GEDU. Key relationships are with the Head of Governance, Provost, International Provost, Executive Boards, Academic Boards, Group Chief Finance Officer, Chief Operating Officer, CEO and Deputy CEO of GEDU and its partner organisations. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Excellent understanding of HE governance, including academic and corporate governance., • Excellent written skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent organisational skills., • Governance related qualifications, or the willingness to work towards qualifications in corporate governance. The candidate will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • To GEDU values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy., • The GEDU’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy., • To their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned. ROLE DIMENSIONS: Direct Reports: Yes Travel: Yes Budget Responsibility: No

ROLE PURPOSE: To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU including providing high-quality servicing for the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and the Standing Committees of the Boards. To assist the Head of Governance leading the ongoing development of governance processes and procedures keeping informed by the relevant national and international directives, policy developments and good practice. ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead with the planning and co-ordination of the Governance calendar., • Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards and Committee’s term of reference., • Provide high quality and accurate advice and guidance on governance that is based on an up-to-date understanding of a broad range of issues, systems and processes, best practice and frameworks., • Provide high quality secretariat support to senior boards and committees, assuring the quality and timeliness of agendas and minutes and their distribution, and following up on actions., • With the Head of Governance, lead the elections to senior committees., • Actively promote risk management best practice and embedding risk management throughout the organisation., • Take on any special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required., • Provide high quality communications between the Governance Team and Gedu Institutions, Directors, and senior members of the organisation., • Provide high quality secretariat support to Boards and Committees including distribution of agendas, minutes and actions., • Work closely with the Head of Governance and the senior leadership team to ensure regulatory compliance is met., • Act as liaison between corporate and academic governance teams., • Line manage and support the Governance Officer., • Develop a network of influence with senior GEDU officers and external peers., • Provide high quality written and oral reports, as required, to the Head of Governance, CEO and other senior staff at GEDU. Key relationships are with the Head of Governance, Provost, International Provost, Executive Boards, Academic Boards, Group Chief Finance Officer, Chief Operating Officer, CEO and Deputy CEO of GEDU and its partner organisations. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Excellent understanding of HE governance, including academic and corporate governance., • Excellent written skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent organisational skills., • Governance related qualifications, or the willingness to work towards qualifications in corporate governance. The candidate will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • To GEDU values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy., • The GEDU’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy., • To their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned. ROLE DIMENSIONS: Direct Reports: Yes Travel: Yes Budget Responsibility: No

ROLE PURPOSE: To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU including providing high-quality servicing for the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and the Standing Committees of the Boards. To assist the Head of Governance leading the ongoing development of governance processes and procedures keeping informed by the relevant national and international directives, policy developments and good practice. ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead with the planning and co-ordination of the Governance calendar., • Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards and Committee’s term of reference., • Provide high quality and accurate advice and guidance on governance that is based on an up-to-date understanding of a broad range of issues, systems and processes, best practice and frameworks., • Provide high quality secretariat support to senior boards and committees, assuring the quality and timeliness of agendas and minutes and their distribution, and following up on actions., • With the Head of Governance, lead the elections to senior committees., • Actively promote risk management best practice and embedding risk management throughout the organisation., • Take on any special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required., • Provide high quality communications between the Governance Team and Gedu Institutions, Directors, and senior members of the organisation., • Provide high quality secretariat support to Boards and Committees including distribution of agendas, minutes and actions., • Work closely with the Head of Governance and the senior leadership team to ensure regulatory compliance is met., • Act as liaison between corporate and academic governance teams., • Line manage and support the Governance Officer., • Develop a network of influence with senior GEDU officers and external peers., • Provide high quality written and oral reports, as required, to the Head of Governance, CEO and other senior staff at GEDU. Key relationships are with the Head of Governance, Provost, International Provost, Executive Boards, Academic Boards, Group Chief Finance Officer, Chief Operating Officer, CEO and Deputy CEO of GEDU and its partner organisations. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Excellent understanding of HE governance, including academic and corporate governance., • Excellent written skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent organisational skills., • Governance related qualifications, or the willingness to work towards qualifications in corporate governance. The candidate will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • To GEDU values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy., • The GEDU’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy., • To their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned. ROLE DIMENSIONS: Direct Reports: Yes Travel: Yes Budget Responsibility: No

ROLE PURPOSE: To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU including providing high-quality servicing for the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and the Standing Committees of the Boards. To assist the Head of Governance leading the ongoing development of governance processes and procedures keeping informed by the relevant national and international directives, policy developments and good practice. ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead with the planning and co-ordination of the Governance calendar., • Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards and Committee’s term of reference., • Provide high quality and accurate advice and guidance on governance that is based on an up-to-date understanding of a broad range of issues, systems and processes, best practice and frameworks., • Provide high quality secretariat support to senior boards and committees, assuring the quality and timeliness of agendas and minutes and their distribution, and following up on actions., • With the Head of Governance, lead the elections to senior committees., • Actively promote risk management best practice and embedding risk management throughout the organisation., • Take on any special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required., • Provide high quality communications between the Governance Team and Gedu Institutions, Directors, and senior members of the organisation., • Provide high quality secretariat support to Boards and Committees including distribution of agendas, minutes and actions., • Work closely with the Head of Governance and the senior leadership team to ensure regulatory compliance is met., • Act as liaison between corporate and academic governance teams., • Line manage and support the Governance Officer., • Develop a network of influence with senior GEDU officers and external peers., • Provide high quality written and oral reports, as required, to the Head of Governance, CEO and other senior staff at GEDU. Key relationships are with the Head of Governance, Provost, International Provost, Executive Boards, Academic Boards, Group Chief Finance Officer, Chief Operating Officer, CEO and Deputy CEO of GEDU and its partner organisations. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Excellent understanding of HE governance, including academic and corporate governance., • Excellent written skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent organisational skills., • Governance related qualifications, or the willingness to work towards qualifications in corporate governance. The candidate will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • To GEDU values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy., • The GEDU’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy., • To their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned. ROLE DIMENSIONS: Direct Reports: Yes Travel: Yes Budget Responsibility: No

ROLE PURPOSE: To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU including providing high-quality servicing for the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and the Standing Committees of the Boards. To assist the Head of Governance leading the ongoing development of governance processes and procedures keeping informed by the relevant national and international directives, policy developments and good practice. ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead with the planning and co-ordination of the Governance calendar., • Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards and Committee’s term of reference., • Provide high quality and accurate advice and guidance on governance that is based on an up-to-date understanding of a broad range of issues, systems and processes, best practice and frameworks., • Provide high quality secretariat support to senior boards and committees, assuring the quality and timeliness of agendas and minutes and their distribution, and following up on actions., • With the Head of Governance, lead the elections to senior committees., • Actively promote risk management best practice and embedding risk management throughout the organisation., • Take on any special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required., • Provide high quality communications between the Governance Team and Gedu Institutions, Directors, and senior members of the organisation., • Provide high quality secretariat support to Boards and Committees including distribution of agendas, minutes and actions., • Work closely with the Head of Governance and the senior leadership team to ensure regulatory compliance is met., • Act as liaison between corporate and academic governance teams., • Line manage and support the Governance Officer., • Develop a network of influence with senior GEDU officers and external peers., • Provide high quality written and oral reports, as required, to the Head of Governance, CEO and other senior staff at GEDU. Key relationships are with the Head of Governance, Provost, International Provost, Executive Boards, Academic Boards, Group Chief Finance Officer, Chief Operating Officer, CEO and Deputy CEO of GEDU and its partner organisations. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Excellent understanding of HE governance, including academic and corporate governance., • Excellent written skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent organisational skills., • Governance related qualifications, or the willingness to work towards qualifications in corporate governance. The candidate will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • To GEDU values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy., • The GEDU’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy., • To their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned. ROLE DIMENSIONS: Direct Reports: Yes Travel: Yes Budget Responsibility: No

Contract type: Permanent Location: Hatfield (Hybrid working – 3 days in the office) Working hours per week: 40 hours (Full-Time) Level: Senior Executive / Associate Application Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026 About Us Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivalled service, and reassuringly good value. We’re Ocado Retail, a market-leading joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S, and the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket, ocado.com. Not only is Ocado.com the only place to shop a full range of M&S food online, it’s also the home to the widest online supermarket range in the UK and champion of small, independent brands. We’re also the brains behind Zoom by Ocado, our same-day grocery delivery service. About The Team And The Role Ocado Retail is seeking a highly organised and structured Commercial Delivery Associate to join our Commercial team. This role will drive the delivery of critical projects across the Commercial function, from inception through to implementation. The role requires strong project management and communication skills, and comfort working with and influencing stakeholders across the business. What You’ll Do • Support key projects across the Commercial function, managing the end-to-end critical path and tracking progress against deliverables, • Identify project blockers and risks, and follow through on mitigation actions with the respective owners, • Conduct detailed assessments of our commercial processes and identify opportunities to improve ways of working, processes and systems, • Work closely with our tech teams to shape the trading systems roadmap, ensuring tools are fit for purpose and our operating models are adapted to maximise the benefit of these tools, • Project manage the annual cycle of buying activities, e.g., strategy setting and range review processes, • Prepare supplier-facing communications and events, including our annual supplier conference and new supplier trainings, • Prepare and deliver internal communications across the Commercial function Include any line management responsibility Who You Are • Proven experience in a commercial, project management, or consulting role within the retail space, ideally in the grocery sector, • Good understanding of retail and commercial processes, • A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex critical paths in a fast-paced environment, • Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and tasks, • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in working with multiple data sets and reporting tools, • Focus on quality, accuracy, and attention to detail, • Excellent communication skills and ability to write clearly for a range of audiences (PowerPoint, written documents, and verbal communications), • Strong stakeholder management and comfort working across different functions and levels of the organisation, • Change management or lean process improvement experience would be highly beneficial What’s In It For You By joining Ocado Retail, you’ll have the chance to experience life at the world’s largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what’s possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail. If that’s not enough to tempt you, you’ll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here’s a taste of what we offer: Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more. Spend & Save: Annual bonus scheme split between personal and business objectives, recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme, and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office. Never miss the moments that matter: Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities. Our Hiring Process Lucky for us, we receive a high volume of applications and genuinely appreciate the time and effort invested by every candidate. To ensure a fair and thorough process, every application is reviewed by a member of our team. If your skills and experience are a strong match, a Talent Partner will contact you to discuss the role and guide you through the next steps of our hiring process. Your Application and AI In the spirit of innovation, we welcome you to use AI tools in your application, just as we use them in our own business at Ocado Retail. However, as you leverage this technology, please don't lose sight of the most important element: your unique self. Your experiences, passions, and personality are what truly set you apart. Ensure that your application still authentically conveys who you are and why you're a great fit for us. Everyone’s welcome We’re an equal opportunities employer, which means that we make sure all potential colleagues are treated fairly and equally. We want to ensure everyone has a fair chance to apply; if you need this job description in an alternative format (e.g., larger print, different document type, etc.), please reach out to us at and we'll be happy to assist you, and if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form.

Senior Business Development Executive.

As a Corporate Affairs Manager, you’ll partner with the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and senior leadership team to align and integrate activities across the function, ensuring delivery against strategic goals and financial plans. This role involves managing key projects, tracking progress against priorities, and enabling seamless operations across the department through a data-driven, collaborative approach. You will also oversee the development, measurement, and reporting of departmental KPIs to monitor performance and support continuous improvement. Location: St Albans - Hybrid (3 days per week) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum Role Duration: 12 month FTC Key Responsibilities: • Deliver the Corporate Affairs strategy, business plan, and budget in line with company goals., • Lead and coordinate annual business planning across sub-functions, ensuring timely delivery., • Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and procurement to achieve strategic outcomes efficiently., • Manage and report on key projects and performance to the Corporate Affairs leadership, Executive team, and Board., • Use data and analytics to generate insights and guide priorities., • Act as the main liaison with Finance, Procurement, and Legal on budget and contract matters., • Prioritise initiatives and maintain the Corporate Affairs roadmap., • Coordinate monthly Board updates and leadership presentations., • Develop systems for effective communication and information flow., • Track departmental KPIs and success measures. Key Skills and Experience • Strong project management, problem-solving, and strategic thinking., • Analytical mindset with experience using data to inform decisions., • Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills., • Collaborative approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information., • Strong collaboration and coordination across teams., • Timely delivery of strategic priorities and projects. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it. Job Summary Responsible for the management and control of a number of developments within the Business Unit, in order to achieve high standards of construction quality in a controlled cost environment, contributing to the Region’s profitability. To meet planned objectives and maintain high standards of health and safety at all times. To liaise with other Department Heads to ensure budgeted objectives are met with a commitment to build and motivate a team and continued staff development. Primary Responsibilities Support the Production Director by: • Developing the Pre-Start Health & Safety Plan before site commencement as per Health & Safety Executive Directive., • Generating required registers and the Site Specific Environmental Action Plan (SSEAP) in line with Company Guidelines., • Ensuring compliance with the Taylor Wimpey Health & Safety Procedures Manual consistently., • Updating management on revisions to Taylor Wimpey Policy and ensuring necessary adjustments to working practices. Engage In • Assessing project buildability and creating a Construction Programme alongside the Development Department., • Attending meetings (Pre-Planning, Pre-Tender, Pre-Start) to address construction issues prior to site initiation. Manage The Construction Process By • Providing the Build Programme and Build Direction to Site Managers., • Reviewing and maintaining Site Managers' Health & Safety Plans., • Monitoring Site Managers' Weekly Progress Reports and resolving delays or issues with Department Heads., • Overseeing Subcontractors' and Suppliers' planning to maintain the Build Programme and quality standards., • Regularly visiting sites to ensure compliance with Company and HSE Procedures., • Managing project completion and necessary adoptions efficiently. Control Costs By • Collaborating with Technical and Design Departments to implement cost-effective construction processes., • Investigating and rectifying exceptional cost overages., • Negotiating with Subcontractors and Suppliers to reduce costs while ensuring quality., • Enforcing Waste Management Policy and monitoring payment applications with the Commercial Team. Ensure Excellent Customer Care By • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the Site Management Team., • Monitoring Customer Satisfaction Surveys and addressing issues promptly., • Resolving disputes to purchaser satisfaction while adhering to financial controls., • Monitoring Customer Care Procedures for optimal satisfaction. Supervise Personnel By • Conducting annual Performance Appraisals., • Identifying training and development opportunities for staff., • Managing performance and disciplinary issues as per Company Procedures., • Planning and maintaining appropriate staffing levels through recruitment of qualified personnel. Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements • Extensive previous production knowledge, • Management of people (staff, sub-contractors and suppliers), • NVQ Residential Construction Senior Site Management L7 What We Offer At Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team. Internal Applicants Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.

Contract type: Permanent Location: Hatfield (Hybrid working – 3 days in the office) Working hours per week: 40 hours Level: Lead Application Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026 About Us Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivalled service, and reassuringly good value. We’re Ocado Retail, a market-leading joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S, and the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket, ___. Not only is Ocado.com the only place to shop a full range of M&S food online, it’s also the home to the widest online supermarket range in the UK and champion of small, independent brands. We’re also the brains behind ___, our same-day grocery delivery service. About The Team And The Role The Network Development and Property team is the driving force behind capacity and responsible for developing the most efficient property network in online groceries. We play a critical role in Ocado Retail’s growth and we have the opportunity to push boundaries and make a huge impact on Ocado Retail’s profitability. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Property Lead to lead the team, provide strategic oversight and operational management across our property portfolio. This vital role has accountability for all aspects of property acquisition, development and asset management. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership, a deep understanding of the commercial property market, and a proven track record in portfolio management and strategic site sourcing. You will be responsible for ensuring the physical quality, health, and safety of properties, managing property law compliance, and providing strategic advice to optimise business performance and facilitate growth through new site acquisition. What You’ll Do Property Strategy & Leadership • Strategic Planning: Define, develop, and execute the comprehensive, long-term property strategy for Ocado Retail, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and rapid growth requirements., • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage the internal property team (including Asset Managers and support staff) and external professional consultant network, fostering a high-performance culture., • Executive Reporting: Act as the primary interface for property matters to the Executive and Board, providing insightful analysis, recommendations, and performance updates., • Budget & Finance: Define, control, and deliver the annual property capital and operating expenditure budgets, focusing on value creation and cost minimisation. Acquisition, Disposal, and Portfolio Management • Acquisition Strategy: Lead the process for identifying, evaluating, and securing new operational sites (e.g., Customer Fulfilment Centres, spoke sites, etc.) required for business expansion, managing the entire lifecycle from initial sourcing to successful completion., • Transaction Negotiation: Personally lead and oversee complex, high-value property negotiations, including lease terms, freehold acquisitions, and development agreements., • Portfolio Optimisation: Proactively manage the existing portfolio, identifying opportunities for lease restructuring, disposal of non-strategic assets, or strategic re-gearing to enhance portfolio value and flexibility., • Development Management: Oversee the successful planning, execution, and delivery of major property development and refurbishment projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Estate Management & Compliance • Occupier & Landlord Relations: Direct the management of all occupier responsibilities and maintain strategic relationships with key landlords and property partners., • Risk Management: Ensure rigorous compliance with all property law, planning regulations, health and safety legislation, and environmental standards across the entire estate., • Operational Excellence: Implement and maintain best-in-class property management systems, processes, and data governance to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency., • Cost Control: Drive substantial fixed cost savings initiatives across all property outgoings, including rates, service charges, rent, and utilities. Who You Are • Senior Experience: Proven experience in a senior leadership role (e.g., Head of Property, Property Director) managing a substantial, geographically diverse commercial property portfolio, ideally within the retail, logistics, or distribution sectors., • Professional Qualification: Essential professional qualification, such as Fellow or Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS/MRICS), or equivalent recognized professional body., • Acquisition Expertise: Demonstrable track record of successfully leading and executing complex, high-value property acquisitions and disposals from a strategic and commercial perspective., • Leadership & Management: Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with proven ability to build, motivate, and direct a high-performing team of property professionals and external consultants., • Commercial Acumen: Outstanding commercial and financial modelling skills, with extensive experience managing large-scale capital and operational property budgets., • Legal & Technical Knowledge: Expert-level knowledge of commercial property law, planning processes, lease structures, and health & safety compliance., • Stakeholder Management: Superior negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and manage relationships effectively with senior internal stakeholders and external developers/landlords. What’s In It For You By joining Ocado Retail, you’ll have the chance to experience life at the world’s largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what’s possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail. If that’s not enough to tempt you, you’ll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here’s a taste of what we offer: Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more. Spend & Save: Annual bonus scheme split between personal and business objectives, recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme, and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office. Never miss the moments that matter: Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities. Our Hiring Process Lucky for us, we receive a high volume of applications and genuinely appreciate the time and effort invested by every candidate. To ensure a fair and thorough process, every application is reviewed by a member of our team. If your skills and experience are a strong match, a Talent Partner will contact you to discuss the role and guide you through the next steps of our hiring process. Your Application and AI In the spirit of innovation, we welcome you to use AI tools in your application, just as we use them in our own business at Ocado Retail. However, as you leverage this technology, please don't lose sight of the most important element: your unique self. Your experiences, passions, and personality are what truly set you apart. Ensure that your application still authentically conveys who you are and why you're a great fit for us. Everyone’s welcome We’re an equal opportunities employer, which means that we make sure all potential colleagues are treated fairly and equally. We want to ensure everyone has a fair chance to apply; if you need this job description in an alternative format (e.g., larger print, different document type, etc.), please reach out to us at and we'll be happy to assist you, and if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form.

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