Property Director Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Reading is looking for a Property Director to oversee the strategic and operational management of its broad property portfolio.

In addition to its extensive and diverse operational portfolio, the University has a considerable property investment portfolio that attempts to establish and promote long-term growth and income opportunities to support the University’s future advancement. The operational portfolio includes over 200 buildings and over 250,000m2 of space, with academic, research, enterprise, sport, recreation, and residential structures and amenities. The investment portfolio includes a wide range of land and property types, including commercial, residential, innovation & business, research & development, industrial, retail, and rural spaces. We have more than 500 tenants, ranging from multinational enterprises to individual partners.

The Property Director reports to the Director of Estates and is in charge of strategic and operational asset management throughout the University’s property portfolio. The Property Director will oversee a team responsible for a wide range of activities such as L&T, lettings, acquisitions, disposals, and asset and property management.

We are looking for someone with senior-level expertise and a solid track record as the lead property specialist across a broad estate portfolio. You will have demonstrated a broad range of experience in the property business, including transactions, asset management, and property management, as well as the leadership skills required to manage, grow, and drive an internal property team. The role requires a someone with strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, as well as an entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and dynamic attitude.

For our candidate brochure, please email stephanie.howe@mrgglobal.com.

For a confidential briefing, please contact MRG advisers Stephanie Howe (stephanie.howe@mrgglobal.com) and Ben Duffill (ben.duffill@mrgglobal.com).

Applications should include a detailed CV and supporting statement and be emailed to stephanie.howe@mrgglobal.com.

The deadline for applications is October 6, 2024.

First stage interviews with MRG are scheduled for October 7th, 2024.

Final stage interviews with the University will take place on campus on October 21st, 2024.

Applicants from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. Sponsorship may be available under the Skilled Worker Route based on the applicable SOC code for this role. Applicants should ensure that they have the necessary points to meet the PBS requirements. The UK Visas and Immigration Website provides more information about this.

The University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, endorses the Athena SWAN Charter for Gender Equality and the Race Equality Charter, and promotes LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-sharing, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are encouraged and will be considered based on business needs.