The Head of Estates is a senior leadership role within the Infrastructure andamp; Estates directorate, accountable for the acquisition, retention, and in-life management of the Company''s estates portfolio. Reporting directly to the Infrastructure andamp; Estates Director and sitting on the extended leadership team, this role is critical to ensuring safety, service continuity, deployment capability, and cost efficiency across the network.You''ll lead the development and execution of strategies that secure the right sites, in the right locations, at the right commercial terms-maximising site availability, site accessibility, and return on investment for shareholders.Why this role matters:The estates portfolio underpins the availability, resilience, and expansion of the UK''s mobile network. With unprecedented levels of notices to quit and increasing legislative complexity, this role ensures the Company can retain critical sites, minimise service degradation, and enable future coverage and capacity in a cost-effective way.By providing strong leadership, clear governance, and effective use of legislation and supplier partnerships, you''ll protect customer experience today while enabling the network of tomorrow.What you''ll be here to do:You''ll lead and own estates strategy and delivery across the full portfolio life cycle, working closely with shareholders, suppliers, and regulators. You''ll:. Own the strategy, execution, and assurance of estates portfolio management across acq