Head of UK Asset Management (Real Assets)

About Our Client

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

• Advising Head of UK Acquisitions and colleagues on all ongoing transactions and real estate matters across the portfolio (2,500+ assets: retail & superstores, mid to big-box logistics, depots, offices)
• Writing and delivering the freehold acquisition strategy across the UK
• Leading a dedicated team in AM, transactions and Estate specialisms
• Negotiation, deal brokering and due diligence across all major transactions in the portfolio
• Project managing all third-party consultants, solicitors, agents and advisors
• Ensuring bottom line profit initiatives are delivered in line with set UK strategy
• Full professional oversight and delivery of major L&T events, specifically major re-gears, renewals and reviews.
• Managing project budgets against annual targets and forecasts
• Knowledge and understanding of all upcoming real asset events across the portfolio, extracting, processing and reporting relevant data to the Senior Leadership Team and colleagues in other teams
• Working closely and collaboratively with Finance, Legal and Audit teams.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Head of Asset Management should have:

• MRICS qualification
• A Real Estate / Built Environment Degree
• Significant track-record in deal brokering with strong negotiation skills
• Prior Prop-Co / Fund/IM / Real Estate Asset Management experience
• Deep understanding of Landlord & Tenant issues, L&T law and possessing strong commercial awareness.
• Valuation and Investment appraisal skills
• Ability to work under pressure handling multiple challenges across many assets and locations.
• Internal and external project / team management skills and ability to consistently prioritise tasks.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary + bonus + significant benefits package