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HEAD OF PROPERTY
TRANSFORMATIONAL. PRIVATE EDUCATION SECTOR. INNOVATIVE. GROWING.
Whats in it for you?
- Salary £80k£125k + car allowance & fuel card (top end reserved for outstanding Property Director-level candidates)
- Private medical insurance
- Reporting directly to the CFO
- Ownership of varied, high-impact projects no two days are the same
- The chance to transform spaces where children learn and thrive
Who are they?
A forward-thinking, award-winning nursery group with more than 50 sites across the UK and plans for more. Their focus? Maximising the potential of the existing estate through ambitious refurbishments, space reconfigurations, and capex projects that raise the bar. From turning empty rooms into baby units to reimagining outdoor spaces, this business is serious about creating inspiring environments for children and teams alike.
With acquisitions on the horizon, growth is accelerating and they want someone to lead property transformation at the heart of it.
The role
Whether you step in as Head of Property or Property Director, this is your chance to make an impact. Youll lead a talented project team and oversee an impressive annual capex budget, shaping the estate to meet both current and future needs.
You will:
- Deliver 20+ refurbishment projects across the UK estate from room conversions to full-scale transformations
- Scope sites with external partners and landlords, ensuring projects maximise space and viability
- Drive quality, pace, and efficiency across refurb processes
- Balance high-priority projects with long-term improvement programmes
- Ensure every project is not just good but exceptional
About you
You dont need early years experience to succeed. Hospitality, education, or multi-site property/project roles are equally relevant. What matters is your ability to handle scale, pace, and deliver high-quality refurbishments.
Youll need:
- Experience managing multi-site refurbishments or large-scale property projects
- Commercial acumen balancing budgets, viability, and timelines
- Leadership skills able to get the best out of your team and external partners
- A hands-on approach comfortable moving between head office, sites, and suppliers
- Energy, resilience, and the drive to deliver transformational spaces
