Head of Estates (1910)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Are you interested in using your professional skills and experience to make a difference?

Do you have good managerial and leadership skills with experience of retail estate management?

Do you have excellent communication skills?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role

As Head of Estates, you will provide efficient and effective estate management, give technical expertise and support to surveyors and support staff and assist the Head of Property and Estates with strategy and recommendations.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to the values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be/have:

• Managerial and leadership skills Experience managing performance of others and helping people to develop, grow and achieve their potential, including increasing diversity and inclusion in teams and / or workplaces
• Communication skills Excellent communication skills with staff at all levels in the organisation
• Project management Experience and knowledge in complex organisational contexts 
• Budget responsibility Excellent financial skills with the ability to create and manage a substantial budget.
• Excellent knowledge of Landlord and Tenant matters
• Experience of managing a large portfolio of properties, preferably retail, and delivering to targets in relation to lease events, acquisitions and disposals
• RICS qualified

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.