Head of Strategic Assets

Head of Strategic Assets Location: South East London (Hybrid – 3–4 days on-site)
Rate: £600 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: Interim / Temporary

We are seeking an accomplished Head of Strategic Assets to join a high-performing Valuations & Strategic Assets team. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for overseeing policies, processes and systems that underpin the organisation’s asset management framework, while also taking the lead on the most complex landlord and tenant contractual matters.
This position requires a highly skilled property professional with deep technical expertise and strong strategic capability.
About the Role The Head of Strategic Assets will provide authoritative direction and leadership across the strategic asset portfolio, ensuring compliance, efficiency and best practice across all valuation and property-related processes. You will act as the organisation’s senior subject matter expert on landlord and tenant matters, demonstrating exceptional judgement and the ability to navigate complex casework.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on complex landlord and tenant contractual cases, ensuring robust professional advice and legally compliant solutions.
• Oversee and continuously improve policies, processes, systems and governance within the Valuations & Strategic Assets team.
• Provide strategic direction on asset management and ensure the optimisation of the organisation’s property portfolio.
• Manage and mentor team members, promoting high performance and professional excellence.
• Act as a senior advisor on property contracts, valuations and associated legal frameworks.
• Ensure all work aligns with corporate objectives, statutory obligations and best practice standards.

Requirements

• Must be a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) – essential.
• Extensive experience in Landlord & Tenant matters, including complex case handling.
• Strong understanding of property contracts, valuations, compliance and asset optimisation.
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve systems and drive strategic improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.