Deputy Director – Major Property Relocation (2 year FTC)

Role: Deputy Director – Major Property Relocation

Duration: 18 months – 2 years FTC

Location: Central London

Hybrid Working: c3 days in the Office

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Deputy Director to lead the relocation and development planning for a substantial group of tenants as part of a major regional regeneration programme. This is a client-side role within a major public sector organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the relocation of a large, complex tenant group, including highly unionised stakeholders, ensuring their operational needs are fully understood and met.
• Define user requirements and assess location options to support business continuity and long-term viability (identify sites and help tenant group assess options)
• Guide stakeholders through the process of identifying appropriate new sites and lead the development of schemes to configure those sites to meet operational needs.
• Manage engagement with property developers and third parties to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Oversee delivery of action plans and works schedules, ensuring alignment with programme milestones.
• Act as deputy to the Director, representing them in meetings and decision-making when required.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience leading a major relocation programme involving a substantial and unionised workforce.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to define operational requirements and translate them into viable development solutions.
• A property professional with strong background in logistics/warehousing is highly desirable.
• Strategic thinker with confidence advising senior leaders and driving delivery.

Salary: up to £125,000 + Benefits (start Nov/Dec)