Head of Estates
About the opportunity...
Head of Estates - Poundland & Dealz (UK & ROI)
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Reports to: Property Director
Department: Property
Poundland & Dealz seek a dynamic and strategic Head of Estates to lead and manage our growing property portfolio across the UK and Ireland. This is a crucial leadership role, responsible for driving the strategic estate management of over 850 stores, ensuring cost efficiency, and supporting our business growth and expansion plans.
If you have a passion for commercial real estate, strong leadership abilities, and a desire to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced retail environment, this is the role for you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Your impact and responsibilities
.As the Head of Estates, you will:
• Lead the development and execution of the estate strategy to support Poundland & Dealz’s growth.
• Identify new property opportunities and negotiate favourable leases or acquisitions in line with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Optimise our existing property portfolio, ensuring alignment with operational needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee the site selection, development, and management of new store locations, from planning through to opening.
• Manage landlord relationships, lease negotiations, renewals, and terminations to maximise value while minimising costs.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and environmental requirements related to property management.
• Prepare and oversee the estate's budget, providing accurate financial forecasting and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Estates team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and legal, and provide regular reports to senior management on the performance and status of the property portfolio.
Skills and Knowledge
.To succeed in this role, you will need:
• A degree in Estate Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field (Professional qualifications such as MRICS or FRICS are highly desirable).
• 8-10 years of experience in estate management, preferably within the retail sector.
• Expertise in commercial real estate, including lease negotiation, property law, and financial analysis.
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing and developing teams.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and conducting financial forecasting.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations related to property management, along with sustainability practices in real estate.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest discount retailers and contribute to our mission of creating amazing value for customers every day. We'd love to hear from you if you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact.
Apply today!
Why Choose Us
- Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue through our apprenticeship programme.
- Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
- Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
- Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
- Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
- My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
- Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
- Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
About us..
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.
At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible.
We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track.
They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros...
By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises — a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!