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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Kensington.  Are looking for a Head of Commercial Property to join their organisation.

Job Role: Head of Commercial Property
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: April 2026 (Possible Extension)
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Kensington
Office Based/Hybrid: 3 days per week in office
Rate of Pay (Umbrella and Inside IR35): £550 per day

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the long-term strategic vision for the Commercial Property function, aligning it with the overall department goals and the Council’s wider strategic objectives.
• Oversee the effective day-to-day management and continuous review of the commercial property portfolio to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Oversee the development and implementation of strategic and operational improvements to the Commercial Portfolio to maximise rental income, enhance portfolio performance, and ensure efficient asset utilisation through rent reviews, lease renewals, licence renewals and all landlord and tenant transactions.
• Lead the development and implementation of leasing strategies and policies, and the implementation of asset management strategies, to optimise portfolio utilisation, generate revenue, and the efficiency and effectiveness of the Commercial Property team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and developing Service Level Agreements where required to leverage external expertise for successful service delivery.

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years experience working as a Head of Commercial Property
  or equivalent
• Significant experience in senior leadership roles within Commercial Property Practice or Real Estate Management, with an ability to advise senior colleagues and provide strategic recommendations.
• Significant experience in commercial property practice and asset management and ability to ensure Value for Money and that the organisation will maximise the use of its Investment Assets
• Extensive knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation and property valuation
• Extensive experience in commercial property management including s18 valuations for negotiating schedules of dilapidation, adhering to RICS Valuations Standards or equivalent

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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