An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estates Manager to join a large, well‑established hospitality organisation with a diverse leased and managed estate. This senior client‑side role offers genuine autonomy, commercial influence, and the opportunity to directly impact income performance and long‑term asset value across a regional portfolio.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the effective management of licensed and non‑licensed property interests, ensuring income is maximised, assets are protected, and all statutory and legal obligations are met.
Driving Income and Performance
Producing and positively challenging rent assessments for new lettings, rent reviews, renewals, and investment proposals
Managing rent review and renewal processes in line with the Pubs Code, RICS guidance, and internal governance
Leading complex negotiations to protect and enhance rental income
Instructing and managing external agents to support negotiations and specialist matters
Overseeing notices, possession actions, and income recovery where required
Proactively managing and growing income from the non‑licensed estate
Identifying surplus land and non‑licensed assets and developing value‑realisation strategies
Pursuing freehold acquisitions where leasehold interests exist
Protecting estate tenure and preventing unintended rights of renewal
Developing estate plans to mitigate property costs, including rent, service charge, and dilapidations
Managing superior landlord relationships and negotiating surrenders or acquisitions
Resolving boundary, title, easement, and ownership issues
Managing compulsory purchase negotiations where applicable
Reviewing title plans to identify surplus land and address title defects
Managing rating agents to reduce occupier costs and challenge excessive rateable values
Stakeholder Engagement
Acting as a trusted advisor to senior operational leadership
Building strong, professional relationships with occupiers to secure cooperation and agreement
Managing and coordinating legal, rating, and property consultants
RICS qualified
Solid understanding of property law, compliance, and governance
Commercially astute with strong analytical and negotiation skills
Full UK driving licence
Package
Up to 20% annual bonus
Field‑based flexibility with limited head‑office attendance
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