Department: Retail Leasing
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Company: Canary Wharf Limited
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Reporting to: Associate Director - Retail & Leisure
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Job Summary
You will be a key part of the small, focused Retail, Leisure and Hospitality team, primarily responsible for leasing. You will work closely with asset management, investment and development colleagues responsible for the 1.3m sq ft retail, leisure and hospitality portfolio primarily within Canary Wharf and Wood Wharf.
You will be part of, and in majority of cases lead, detailed negotiations with existing and prospective customers including many of the UK’s most prominent operators and across the full spectrum of the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors.
Annual salary: circa £65k, dependent on experience
Closing date: 15th September 2025
Main Responsibilities
- A leading role in creating and implementing an effective leasing strategy based upon market information, insights and data, appropriate for our target consumers to enhance the appeal of Canary Wharf.
- Identifying new trends, uses, attractions, categories and food types to widen the appeal of the offer.
- Responsible for leading negotiations and/or supporting colleagues, with a wide variety of potential occupiers to create best value for the Canary Wharf portfolio including opportunities including long term lettings, trial and pop up licenses, and meanwhile uses.
- Identifying and meeting with wide variety of retail, food and leisure potential tenants to discuss respective business goals, requirements, branding and commercial terms.
- Attending leasing meetings and managing leasing agent relationships and delivery, monitoring and enhancing their performance.
- Providing clear direction to external and internal leasing, retail projects and legal teams to achieve agreed objectives.
- Tracking performance of the retail leasing strategy against the business plan, raising areas of concern such as delays, creating a plan and finding solutions to mitigate risks.
- Work with Marketing on creating successful B2B and B2C strategies, developing aligned marketing collateral.
- Providing recommendations for appraisals in conjunction with finance and investment colleagues, provide to management as required.
Working With The Asset Management Team To
- provide detailed market information and agree clear strategies to add value to the area and improve performance.
- identify issues with performance provide advice on options and provide recommendations/instructions to external agents to enhance asset management.
- identify opportunities to repurpose space and introduce new use types and attractions.
Working With Investment, Development And Planning Teams To
- identify repurposing opportunities and provide market intel on retail and leisure elements of larger developments.
- identify smaller infill development opportunities, appraise them, lease them and work with retail projects to deliver them within budget.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Must have some experience of leasing and/or Agency within Retail/Leisure Real Estate Sector.
- Passionate about retail, leisure with an aptitude to understand and analyse concepts quickly.
- Demonstrable negotiation skills are essential, with the ability to secure favorable lease terms and resolve conflicts effectively.
- An understanding of the retail real estate market, including market trends, tenant needs, and competitive landscape.
- Ability to analyse market data, financial reports, and leasing performance metrics to inform strategic decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple leasing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion.
- Experience in working closely with asset management, investment, and development teams.
- Demonstrates a commitment to taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities, ensuring high-quality service delivery that exceeds expectations.
- High attention to detail, with the ability to review and prepare accurate lease agreements and documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively to stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with tenants, industry professionals, and internal teams.
- Actively seeks opportunities for self-improvement and development, takes responsibility for own performance, and welcomes constructive feedback.
Health Safety And Welfare Responsibilities
All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy in the Administrative Rules and Procedures, and the Health, Safety & Welfare Manual.
Environmental, Social & Governance (esg) Responsibilities
Recognising the centrality of ESG principles within our organisation, we have developed a comprehensive ESG Strategy. It is imperative that all staff members understand and adopt this strategy into their respective roles. This includes adhering to environmental regulations, minimising waste, supporting nature within our urban environment, and facilitating positive change for those in need within our community and utilising our volunteering.
Quality Management Responsibilities
In line with the latest ISO 9001 requirements and our dedication to quality management, all staff are mandated to comply with system requirements as detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies. Additionally, it's vital to ensure the effective implementation of all Procedures, Plans, and Forms within our Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) to meet the ISO 9001: Quality Management Standard.
Company Values
Commit to Excellence
- Act with integrity and deliver high performance
- Put our customers at the heart of what we do
- Resolve issues by providing high quality solutions
Foster Collaboration
- Find opportunities to collaborate with others across the business to achieve shared goals
- Encourage inclusive networks and treat others with respect and fairness
- Use knowledge to work effectively with suppliers / contractors to meet shared goals
Encourage Engagement
- Confident in making decisions appropriate to the role
- Learn from mistakes and listen to constructive feedback to improve performance
- Prioritise safety and actively support community, wellbeing and sustainability programmes
Take Ownership
- Take pride in delivering high quality service which exceeds expectations
- Committed to opportunities for self-development
- Take responsibility for my own performance and look for ways to improve
Embrace Innovation
- Embrace change and innovation
- Proactively suggest ways to improve our business and encourage others to share ideas
- See new challenges as opportunities to deliver effective change
What We Offer
Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.
Flexible Working
As an inclusive employer, we recognise the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Therefore, we are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.
Learning and Development
At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. We offer development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth.
Other Benefits
We are committed to building a safe, happy and healthy community for our employees and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with our employees and their wellbeing in mind. From generous pension and insurance plans, to health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, our benefits package allows our employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.
If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development, please complete the form on this page to apply online.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point.
