Head of Estates (non-portfolio) - Surrey - c£54k + Benefits

We're working with a highly ethical property group who manage a wide range of developments across the open market leasehold, social and retirement housing sectors on behalf of developers, housing associations and resident management companies UK wide (with a particularly strong presence in SE England).

Within their Retirement division, they now seek a Head of Estates as follows:

* Working office based in Surrey for the most part, except when visiting staff or clients on sites

* Overseeing a team of 8 Area Managers who themselves oversee a portfolio of Retirement sites across Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire

* You will not have involvement in the day to day management of property, rather you will manage those managing sites to ensure SLA's, Business Objectives and other associated markers/KPI's are met, whilst also providing technical / financial guidance where necessary (i.e. advising on complex budgets or S20 works)

* 5 years minimum Leasehold (and ideally retirement) Property Management experience, ideally underpinned with TPI or related professional qualification

* Track record of staff / team management, engaging with clients and overseeing successful outcomes from escalated issues (resident, client or staff)

* Thorough understanding of Landlord & Tenant Act alongside all associated regulation governing leasehold property management

* Systems savvy with good all round experience/exposure to Microsoft Office (QUBE / FixFlo would be beneficial)

* Quality minded and customer focused approach

In addition to a starting basic salary around £50k, the successful Head of Estates will receive a car allowance around £4k, generous annual leave entitlement, pension and an outstanding commitment to welfare and work life balance.

If you are a successful Senior Property Manager looking to step into a Head of role and meet the above criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration and further info