Senior Property Specialist
Job Title: Head of Property
Location: Caddington/Tring/Milton Keynes
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Type: Permanent/Full Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Head of Property to lead and shape the future of our Property Department. This is a senior leadership position for a highly motivated individual with proven legal expertise, strong commercial awareness, and an ambition to grow a thriving team.
The successful candidate will act as the Senior Reporting Officer for the department, providing strategic direction, driving performance, and fostering a culture of excellence in client service and technical delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and implementation of the Property Department’s business plan.
• Act as SRO for all matters within the department, ensuring effective oversight and risk management.
• Inspire, manage and develop a team of fee earners and support staff.
• Set and monitor KPIs to achieve growth, profitability and service excellence.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for cross-selling and external partnerships to grow the department’s client base.
• Oversee case progression, supervision and compliance in line with regulatory and internal quality standards.
• Ensure efficient workflows, appropriate delegation, and use of technology to enhance delivery.
• Contribute to firm wide initiatives, systems and culture as a member of the senior leadership team.
• Mentor and coach junior lawyers, driving continuous learning and career progression.
Candidate Profile:
• Qualified solicitors with a minimum of 8+ years PQE in Residential Property.
• Demonstrable experience in a senior role with leadership responsibility.
• Track record of delivering excellent client service and growing a profitable caseload/team.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Inspirational leader with the ability to motivate, influence and bring out the best in others.
• Highly organised and resilient, with proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Committed to high professional standards, compliance and continual improvement.
• Commercial Property experience in addition to Residential Property would be a distinct advantage.
• Must drive and be willing to work over multiple offices as and when required.
Why join us?
Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, collaborative and ambitious working environment where your leadership will shape the future of the Property Department. We offer a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a growing team, influence firm wide strategy and make meaningful impact. We’re committed to investing in your development and success, and you’ll be part of a leadership team that values innovation, high standards and long-term growth. Partnership within 12 to 24 months is possible for the right candidate.
If you would like to find out more, please send your current CV to our Managing Partner, Siobhan Rooney.
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Luton
Bedfordshire
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11 High Street
Tring
Hertfordshire
HP23 5AL
0800 302 9448
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