Head of Estates (Retail) UK-Based Senior Leadership Role We are acting on behalf of a well-established, multi-brand UK retailer to appoint a Head of Estates into a senior leadership role within its Property function. This is a confidential search for a commercially astute estates professional who will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering an ambitious retail property strategy. With a substantial and growing retail portfolio and clear plans for continued expansion, this appointment is critical. The successful individual will be a key stakeholder at senior level, influencing long-term business performance through proactive estate management, cost control and value creation. The Opportunity Reporting into the senior leadership team, the Head of Estates will lead a team responsible for the day-to-day management of a large, geographically diverse UK retail estate (700+ stores) across multiple well-known high street brands. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, able to set direction, influence at Board level, and step in to resolve complex retail property issues when required. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop a team of Estates Managers responsible for the retail portfolio Take ownership of all key retail lease events, ensuring they are proactively identified, allocated and managed Personally oversee and conclude rent reviews, lease renewals and re-gears from inception to complet