Head of Office Estates (Interim)

About the role

We are partnering with a public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Head of Office Estates on an interim basis. This senior leadership position will oversee a small dedicated team and be responsible for the operational management, compliance and strategic direction of the organisation’s office estate.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support the Office Estates team, setting clear objectives and managing performance.
• Ensure compliance with legal, health & safety, equality & diversity, procurement, finance and information security policies.
• Manage departmental budgets and procurement processes in line with organisational priorities.
• Oversee the full office property portfolio, including acquisitions, disposals, lease management, licences, wayleaves, easements and tenancies.
• Lead negotiations with landlords, tenants and professional advisors, handling notices, covenants, rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Maintain accurate property records, tenant billing and business rates management.
• Identify opportunities to increase income generation across the estate.
• Prepare and submit government reports and statutory returns such as benchmarking and State of the Estate reports.

Required profile

• Significant experience on both landlord and tenant sides of office property management.
• Proven capability in lease management, negotiation and estates strategy.
• Strong leadership experience with a track record of managing small teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of health & safety, equality & diversity, procurement, finance and information security requirements.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering cost‑effective services.

Required skills