Asset Management & Leasing Lead

Reporting to the UK Head of Real Estate Income with leadership of a specialist team focusing on value creation asset management, portfolio strategy and leasing across a significant portfolio (c.3,000 assets). Autonomous role, oversight of all strategic leasing on mid-to-large ticket assets to deliver sustainable and incremental income growth.

Client Details

Our client is a market-leading, FTSE 100 business with a diverse mixed-asset portfolio (namely retail, superstores, logistics / depots and offices) across the UK.

Description

• Develop and execute a national asset management and leasing strategy to drive sustainable income growth and long-term value enhancement.
• Identify and unlock value across underutilised or complex assets through repositioning, re-letting, and targeted asset interventions.
• Provide robust commercial insight to inform and influence broader property and organisational strategy.
• Lead key leasing activity across the portfolio, including new lettings, renewals, regears, rent reviews, and lease expiries.
• Negotiate complex commercial arrangements, balancing income optimisation, risk management, and operational considerations.
• Provide clear direction to external advisors on high-value and strategically significant transactions.
• Take ownership of rental income performance, partnering with Finance and operational teams to manage arrears, collections, and income risk.
• Maintain comprehensive oversight of lease events, risks, and opportunities through structured forecasting and forward planning.
• Uphold strong governance standards and ensure a disciplined approach to risk management across the portfolio.
• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders across Property, Finance, and Operations.
• Develop and present clear, data-led recommendations to executive leadership and Board-level forums.
• Provide constructive challenge to drive informed decision-making and achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Lead, develop, and performance manage a team of Asset Management professionals.
• Build and sustain a high-performing, commercially focused team with clear accountability, capability development, and succession planning.

Profile

The successful Asset Management & Leasing Lead should have:

• A Real Estate / Built Environment Degree
• MRICS qualification
• Significant track-record in brokering leasing deals with strong negotiation skills
• Significant experience in commercial asset management.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial decisions across competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of L&T: leases, rent reviews as well as real estate valuation and portfolio strategy.
• Lead and develop a team of 3 Asset Managers, ensuring capability and performance aligned to portfolio priorities.
• Accountable for the team's budget, ensuring cost control is aligned to income and strategy.
• Credible senior operator, able to influence and challenge at leadership level.
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.

Job Offer

Competitive compensation and bonuses with extensive benefits package.

Flexible / dynamic working