Chief Operating Officer (real estate investment)
To £185,000 plus bonus
My client is a multi award winning Uk focused real estate investment company with AUM in excess of £750 million and growing. As they enter a new phase of growth, they are looking to hire a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their executive leadership team and help scale the business to its next level. You'll work closely with the CEO and Board to ensure the business is positioned for sustainable growth, regulatory compliance, and market leadership. Responsibilities include:
* Oversee all day-to-day operations across property management, asset operations, technology, and support functions.
* Translate strategic objectives into scalable operational plans, ensuring alignment with investment strategy and shareholder value.
* Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing teams across operational disciplines.
* Implement best-in-class systems, processes, and controls to support growth, efficiency, and transparency.
* Ensure full compliance with UK REIT regulations, FCA guidelines, and ESG frameworks.
* Drive digital transformation and proptech adoption to enhance operational performance.
* Manage key external relationships including suppliers, partners, and regulators.
* Establish and monitor KPIs across operations, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
To be considered for this exciting COO opportunity with a growing real estate investment company, you should have a deep understanding of UK REIT structure, regulatory environment, and capital markets, proven experience as a COO or senior leader within a UK REIT, property investment platform, or real estate business; previous success in scaling operations in a growth-stage business and an interest in ESG strategy and digital transformation
For more information on this and other full time accounting and finance opportunities across the London and Home Counties area, please email Richard Milne – Director, Senior Appointments in the strictest confidence