Head of Asset Management

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute asset-level business plans aligned to fund strategy and investment objectives.
• Identify and deliver value-add initiatives across leasing, refurbishment, redevelopment, repositioning, operational improvement, income growth, cost control, planning and change of use.
• Track performance against underwriting, budgets and fund targets, including occupancy, ERV, NOI, capex, IRR, equity multiple and valuation movement.
• Manage leasing strategy, tenant relationships, rent reviews, renewals, regears, vacancies, service charge matters and retention.
• Work with property managers to ensure strong operations, tenant service, compliance and cost control.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring and asset-level analysis; maintain financial models and assess the impact of leasing, capex, financing and disposal decisions.
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing asset management team.  Support valuations, investor and fund reporting, internal reviews, investment papers and committee materials.
• Manage external advisors and coordinate internal stakeholders across investment, fund management, finance, legal, development, ESG and investor relations.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of real estate investment, asset management, leasing, valuations, capex planning, development appraisals and exits. Wide network of capital market and occupational market participants.
• High financial literacy, including modelling, IRR, NPV, yield analysis, rent rolls, valuations and business plan tracking.
• Ability to interpret leases, tenancy schedules, reports, surveys, appraisals, loan documents and legal due diligence materials.
• Advanced Excel capability, with strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Understanding of ESG, sustainability regulation, building performance and institutional investor expectations.
• Demonstrable use of data and insights led decision making
• Commercial, entrepreneurial and hands-on approach with strong stakeholder management skills.
• 10-15 years+ experience in asset management, investment or fund management, development, transactions, advisory or principal-side real estate investing. While this is a multi-asset sector role, retail shopping centre experience is preferable.
• Exposure to value-add strategies such as leasing, repositioning, refurbishment, redevelopment, stabilisation and disposals.
• Multi-sector real estate experience preferred; experience with institutional investors, private equity real estate funds, REITs, developers or operating platforms advantageous.
• Degree qualified; MRICS, CFA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent advantageous but not essential.