We are recruiting on behalf of a leading national health and social care organisation to appoint an experienced Head of Property. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s property strategy across a diverse UK-wide estate.If you are a strategic, commercially astute property leader with experience managing complex, multi-site portfolios—and you thrive in a mission-led environment—this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.The Role:As Head of Property, you’ll lead the strategic and operational delivery of the organisation’s estate, covering:
- Property strategy and optimisation
- Acquisitions, disposals, leases, and renewals
- Facilities management and compliance
- Capital projects, refurbishments, and estate development
- Sustainability, energy efficiency, and asset performance
- Budget management, forecasting, and risk control
You will ensure that property assets effectively support the organisation’s services, deliver value for money, and provide safe, fit-for-purpose environments for colleagues and the people they support.You will lead a property team through a Property Manager and seven direct operational staff and work closely with senior internal stakeholders including Finance, Operations, Business Development, and Legal.Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver a long-term property strategy aligned with organisational priorities
- Advise senior leadership on estate performance, risks, and opportunities
- Manage the full property lifecycle: acquisitions, leasing, renewals, and disposals
- Oversee facilities management, compliance, and planned/reactive maintenance
- Deliver capital projects on time, on budget, and to the highest quality
- Drive sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across the estate
- Manage budgets, controls, asset records, and property data
- Lead, coach, and develop the property team, fostering a culture of excellence
About You:We’re looking for an experienced property professional with:
- A degree in Real Estate, Property Management, Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline
- Professional membership (RICS, IWFM, CIOB or similar)
- A proven track record in managing complex estates and delivering capital projects
- Strong financial management experience, including property budgets and forecasting
- Excellent negotiation skills with experience in leases and landlord/tenant management
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams
- Knowledge of statutory compliance, H&S, property law, sustainability, and construction principles
- Experience within health, social care, housing, or another regulated environment (advantageous)
Why Apply?
- Lead the property strategy for a high-impact, nationally recognised organisation
- Influence key decisions across a diverse and meaningful estate
- Join a collaborative senior leadership team with a clear organisational mission
- Opportunity to modernise, develop, and future-proof the estate
- Competitive salary and benefits package