Are you ready to lead one of London''s most high-profile commercial property portfolios? Do you thrive in senior strategic roles where your expertise drives real organisational impact?Carrington West is supporting the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in recruiting a Head of Commercial Property. This is a key leadership position overseeing a diverse, high-value commercial estate, shaping long-term strategy and ensuring assets deliver maximum value for the borough.Key Details Location: Kensington Town Hall, W8 7NX (3 days on-site) Hours: 36 per week Contract: 3 months initial Start: 5th January Rate: £550 p/d inside IR35 Requirement: MRICS/FRICS (Commercial Property Practice)The RoleYou will act as the council''s senior commercial property expert - setting strategic direction, managing the full lifecycle of the portfolio, and driving improvements that increase revenue, optimise asset use and support wider council priorities.Key responsibilities include: Developing and delivering the long-term commercial property strategy. Providing expert landlord and tenant and property management advice. Overseeing portfolio performance using data analysis and market insight. Managing rent reviews, lease renewals, valuations and all landlord/tenant matters. Ensuring value for money, financial accuracy and robust performance reporting. Leading the Commercial Property team and building strong stakeholder relationships. Acting as strategic advisor for the Pension Fund Portfolio and Expert