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Strategy Director - Stores & Spaces - Retail On behalf of our large, market leading retail client we are going to market on a very exciting engagement. They require a vastly experienced and credible Strategy Director who has extensive experience of stores & spaces optimisation. Our client are looking at how their store estate should evolve over the long term to support growth and change customer behaviour. They are looking at launching an exploratory piece of work that should form the strategy and set a clear long term direction. This work is board sponsored and will require regular C-Suite presentations to report on progress. This person will need to assess the 'as is' of the current estate and then look to define a future strategic model. Skills required: - extensive experience leading range & space or estate strategy in large / complex retail environments - strong commercial and data-led strategic capability - proven record working at board and executive committee level- pragmatic and outcomes-focused- exceptional communicator This role is outside of IR35 - rates ranging from £1200-1500 p/d and will require frequent travel to the customers stores. If this sounds like you then please apply to this advert to discuss in more detail. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

The role of Lease & Estates Manager - Retail is to lead lease negotiations and rent reviews, ensure compliance with lease obligations, and work closely with Senior Management and Directors to align property strategy with broader business objectives. This role reports to the director of Estates. Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner with a multi-site, B2C consumer business. Duties & Responsibilities for this Lease & Estates Manager - Retail: 1. Manage a portfolio of retail properties, overseeing all day-to-day property management activities. 2. Monitor lease key dates, including rent reviews and renewals, ensuring timely and effective action. 3. Resolve landlord and tenant disputes efficiently, minimising disruption and cost to the business. 4. Act as the primary point of contact for all property-related matters across the business. 5. Ensure compliance with landlord lease obligations, particularly in relation to repairs and maintenance. 6. Take responsibility for non-operational assets, including vacant units, void spaces, and commercial and residential sub-tenants. 7. Review, challenge, and monitor service charge budgets, statements, and demands. 8. Develop, maintain, and manage property database. To be successful in this Lease & Estates Manager - Retail: 1. Open-minded for candidates from retail, hospitality or leisure commercial property roles. 2. Demonstrated success in a comparable property or estates management role. 3. Strong negotiation capability with a solid understanding of commercial lease structures. 4. You must have commercial lease renewal experience 5. Highly commercial mindset with a proven drive to deliver results beyond expectations. 6. Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. 7. Experience managing a varied and diverse property portfolio. 8. Flexible approach to work being field based, stores, head office vista required. The benefits of this Lease & Estates Manager - Retail: 22 days Holidays. Attractive salary. Contributory pension. Discount across the group. Training & development opportunities. If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience and skill and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply quoting the reference no. JO- We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.