Head of Property

Our client is looking for an Interim Head of Property to lead their Property Acquisitions team on a 12–18-month FTC.

Our client

A scaling private equity backed nursery group, with ambitious organic growth plans over the coming year. With 40+ sites already open, they need someone to come in and lead and own the deliverables and drive forward the expansion of their new sites.

The Role

• Lead organic estate growth from initial site identification through to successful site launch
• Own and lead the full deal cycle – sourcing sites, negotiating heads of terms, managing due diligence, and finalising lease agreements
• Oversee all planning activities, including applications, consents, change-of-use, and engagement with local authorities
• Develop commercial models for subletting to franchise partners, ensuring profitable structures and long‑term sustainability
• Oversee design, fit‑out and construction, working closely with external contractors, architects, and PM teams to deliver sites on time and on budget
• Ensure sites are operationally ready for opening, coordinating with Operations, Finance and external partners to guarantee a seamless handover
• Act as the primary point of contact for all landlord, franchise, planning and property‑related legal matters
• Use data and insight to drive estate optimisation, investment prioritisation, and long‑term growth strategy

• Proven experience within the UK real estate or commercial property sector
• Demonstrable success in sourcing, securing, and delivering new sites within a scaling or multi‑site business
• Confident stakeholder management with clear communication and board‑level exposure
• Analytical, data‑driven, and able to balance pace with strategic thinking

• Opportunity to shape the future of a scaling nursery business
• Competitive salary (FTC)
• 12–18-month contract

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