A leading UK retail company is seeking an experienced Property Investment & Asset Management professional to join its regional property team in a field-based role.
This position plays a critical role in protecting, enhancing, and growing the value of a diverse pub estate through high-quality investment delivery, robust property management, and excellent stakeholder engagement.
The Role
Reporting into the senior property leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering profitable investment programmes, maintaining statutory compliance across the estate, and ensuring property assets are managed to the highest standards.
Key objectives include:
* Delivering investment projects on time, on budget, and in line with agreed return targets
* Protecting and enhancing the company’s property assets through proactive repairs, maintenance, and compliance management
* Providing a high level of customer service to licensees and internal stakeholders
* Managing and developing contractor and supplier performance to ensure value for money and quality outcomes
Key Responsibilities Investment & Growth
* Develop and drive a proactive investment pipeline across a regional pub estate
* Challenge and refine investment proposals to ensure the correct commercial and property-led approach
* Produce high-quality, fit-for-purpose design solutions aligned with retail objectives
* Lead the submission, presentation, and approval of investment proposals through internal governance
* Manage the end-to-end delivery of approved projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder communication
* Complete project close-out, post-investment audits, and share learning to support continuous improvement
Property Management & Compliance
* Review and improve property condition through site-specific management strategies
* Ensure all sites meet or exceed minimum condition standards
* Act on findings from health & safety inspections, dilapidations, and condition surveys
* Build strong working relationships with licensees, supporting them in meeting repairing and compliance obligations
* Monitor contractor performance, quality of work, and customer service
* Drive continuous improvement in statutory compliance across the estate
* Work closely with Operations and central teams to ensure aligned and proactive property management
Skills & Experience Professional Competencies
* Strong multi-site project management capability with a creative and solutions-focused approach
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders
* Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to operate autonomously while contributing to a wider team
* Strong commercial judgement, analytical capability, and negotiation skills
Technical Background
* Proven experience in property investment and asset management
* Strong understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance
* Experience within the pubs, hospitality, or leisure sector
* Degree-calibre with solid IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Full UK driving licence essential
Working Arrangements
* Field-based role with travel across a defined regional estate
* Head Office attendance required only for specific meetings or key business purposes
Confidentiality Due to the sensitive nature of this appointment, discretion is essential. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.