OverviewCorporate Head of Estate Management and Future Planning - Midlands

This is a hybrid role; you must be able to commute to Birmingham, UK.

The CompanyAn insurance business with an excellent reputation in the UK and abroad. Excellent benefits package and working environment.

The RoleAs Corporate Head of Estates Management (Client Side), you will shape the future of the UK property portfolio by translating complex data into clear board-ready narratives for the wider business with changing needs. You will align property assets with the strategic goals of the UK Business Units, ensuring environmentally sustainable, operationally efficient, cost-effective solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

Develop and implement the UK''s long-term property strategy, aligning with Business Unit requirements and group objectives.

Collaborate with HR to analyse workforce data, conduct scenario modelling, and align space planning with business growth and transition plans.

Manage key stakeholder relationships, supporting communication between UK Property Estates, the global Group, and external partners.

Lead the UK Property Estates team and external providers to deliver cost-effective, compliant, and strategic property solutions.

Oversee property acquisition, due diligence, lease negotiations, and disposal activities to meet strategic business needs.

Foster innovation within the Estates team by promoting best practices, new ideas, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support major property projects including refurbishments, relocations, and legal compliance with landlords and other stakeholders.

Manage estate budgets, control costs, and implement risk management and statutory compliance practices across the property portfolio.

What You''ll Bring

MRICS or FRICS qualified with several years'' experience, with strong knowledge of UK property market drivers, valuations, and planning systems.

Proven ability to develop and communicate property strategies, translating insights into board-level presentations and cross-business opportunities.

Extensive experience leading estates teams, external property consultants, and managing complex stakeholder relationships with a strategic, influential approach.

Strong financial, commercial, and portfolio optimisation skills, with expertise in estate management, acquisitions, disposals, leases, and legal considerations.

Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Strong workforce planning experience with the ability to work across teams to collect, analyse and interpret HR data; identify trend patterns and headcount changes across Business Unit teams and locations.

Proactive, independent, and able to work effectively under pressure, managing workloads, priorities, and delivering within time and budget constraints.

Willingness to travel across the UK when required.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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