The role of Lease & Estates Manager – Retail is to lead lease negotiations and rent reviews, ensure compliance with lease obligations, and work closely with Senior Management and Directors to align property strategy with broader business objectives. This role reports to the director of Estates.
Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner with a multi-site, B2C consumer business.
Duties & Responsibilities for this Lease & Estates Manager – Retail:
1. Manage a portfolio of retail properties, overseeing all day-to-day property management activities.
2. Monitor lease key dates, including rent reviews and renewals, ensuring timely and effective action.
3. Resolve landlord and tenant disputes efficiently, minimising disruption and cost to the business.
4. Act as the primary point of contact for all property-related matters across the business.
5. Ensure compliance with landlord lease obligations, particularly in relation to repairs and maintenance.
6. Take responsibility for non-operational assets, including vacant units, void spaces, and commercial and residential sub-tenants.
7. Review, challenge, and monitor service charge budgets, statements, and demands.
8. Develop, maintain, and manage property database.
To be successful in this Lease & Estates Manager – Retail:
1. Open-minded for candidates from retail, hospitality or leisure commercial property roles.
2. Demonstrated success in a comparable property or estates management role.
3. Strong negotiation capability with a solid understanding of commercial lease structures.
4. You must have commercial lease renewal experience
5. Highly commercial mindset with a proven drive to deliver results beyond expectations.
6. Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
7. Experience managing a varied and diverse property portfolio.
8. Flexible approach to work being field based, stores, head office vista required.
The benefits of this Lease & Estates Manager – Retail:
* 22 days Holidays.
* Attractive salary.
* Contributory pension.
* Discount across the group.
* Training & development opportunities.
If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience and skill and want to be part of a growing and innovative company please apply