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Head of Property page is loaded## Head of Propertyremote type: Eligible for Agile Workinglocations: Cottingham Road Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: January 4, 2026 (24 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR101302Salary£48,822.00At the University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Hull workplace. This includes people from global minority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help colleagues to grow and progress in their future careers.We recognise that our people are our biggest asset. We hope you’ll be as excited as we are by what lies ahead. Let's continue our journey. With great on-site facilities and numerous awards in recognition of our achievements within the Professional Services World, we want to continue growing and nurturing our existing staff as we endeavour to take on our next challenges as a University.This job description is currently not available to view while we review and update content on Workday. If you need access to the current version, please submit a request to the People Services Team through the Support Portal. If you need to discuss the job description due to updates to the role or for recruitment purposes, please make this clear on your request and a member of the team will be in touch.**Background and Context**The Higher Education sector is an exciting and dynamic environment, constantly evolving to meet the needs of students and a competitive global market. At the University of Hull, we recognise the critical role our estate and facilities play in attracting prospective students and enhancing the experience of our students, researchers, staff, and visitors as well as providing an important income stream.As part of our commitment to excellence, the Estates & Facilities Directorate is undergoing a transformational journey, modernising our services, processes, and systems to adapt to the changing landscape of higher education.Our mission is to support the University’s strategic vision by delivering world-class, sustainable, and well-maintained facilities. Our diverse portfolio includes building and engineering maintenance, estate development, space management, accommodation, sustainability and energy management, environmental services, transport and travel, security, cleaning, portering, and more.**Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post**The role holder provides the strategic lead for the commercial management and compliant operation of the University’s property and land portfolio, maximising income and long‑term value through active lease performance, strategic disposals and redevelopment. Working within the University’s strategic ambitions and closely with the Estates and Facilities teams, the post identifies and delivers adaptive re‑use and redevelopment that improves utilisation, financial returns and campus experience. Acting as the University’s subject matter expert for landlord and tenant, planning and estates transactions, the role advises senior leaders and leads transactions end‑to‑end by coordinating solicitors and external advisors to tight deadlines, supported by valuations, investment appraisals and robust governance.**The Post Holder will:*** Lead strategy and compliant operation of the University’s property and land portfolio across freehold, leasehold and licensed interests* Drive estate commercialisation and income growth through lettings, joint ventures and adaptive re‑use to maximise net contribution* Work closely with the Estates and Facilities Directors and Head of Space Management to identify and progress redevelopment and re‑utilisation opportunities, aligning feasibility, design and planning with financial targets* Prepare business cases, valuations and investment appraisals for acquisitions, disposals, lettings and redevelopment options to secure value for money and balanced risk* Lead disposals end‑to‑end, including approvals, marketing, heads of terms, due diligence, data room management and coordination with solicitors to achieve exchange and completion to tight deadlines* Own the lease event programme and performance, covering renewals, rent reviews, break options, licences and assignments, ensuring contracts deliver value for money* Manage tenant relations and performance, enforcing covenants, resolving issues and taking formal action where required to address problematic tenants and arrears* Working alongside the space management team to maintain an accurate property terrier, title and tenancy records with strong MI and KPIs for utilisation, income, costs, yields and risk* Plan and manage budgets for rental income, property costs and business rates with robust forecasting, in‑year control and variance reporting* Coordinate town and country planning activity with internal project teams and external authorities, securing necessary consents and obligations* Commission and manage external professional and legal advisors with clear scopes, deliverables and performance measures to ensure value for money* Lead property compliance, risk management and assurance activities, including condition surveys, dilapidations, statutory checks and business continuity arrangements.Build effective relationships with faculties, professional services, students, neighbours, local authorities and partners, representing the University in negotiations and forums.Undertake any other duties, projects, or responsibilities as required by the university, in line with the evolving needs of the institution and the Estates & Facilities department.* **Person specification** Education and qualifications* Degree in property, real estate, construction or surveying, or equivalent experience* Chartered Surveyor status (MRICS) or equivalent senior level experience with a clear route to accreditation* Knowledge and skills* Strong grasp of landlord and tenant law, planning processes, valuation and the end to end transaction process* Financial appraisal skills with the ability to interpret sensitivity and risk* High credibility negotiation and influencing skills, with clear written reports* Programme and casework management with disciplined control of key dates, critical paths and dependencies* Desirable* Higher education or public sector estates experience* Familiarity with CAFM/IWMS, BIM and digital estate data* Knowledge of planning obligations and development agreements, and integration of sustainability and social value into property decisionsPay Band 8 - £48,822.00 - £56,535.00Contract Type - PermanentFull time - 36.5 hours per weekFor an informal discussion about this role contact Ryan Hill, Director of Facilities Services and Sustainability e: R.Hill2@hull.ac.ukIf you would like to be part of our future or have any queries, then please get in touch today - Talent@Hull.ac.uk### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match