Head of Property

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Would you like to lead and develop the Estates and Property strategy for the UKs largest military charity?

We have an opportunity for a Head of Property to join our wider Commercial directorate and to lead and develop the delivery of the Royal British Legion (RBL) Estates/Property function to ensure alignment with organisational strategy.

Managing five Regional Property Managers, you will lead a team which oversees a unique portfolio of properties including clubs, branches, offices and vacant space. You will also be responsible for delivering wider corporate efficiency projects, including undertaking research, solutioning, production of written papers and presentation to Executives/Trustees.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Reporting to the Director: Property and Procurement, some key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the effective and efficient development and delivery of RBL's Estates strategy to ensure that RBL's properties are fully aligned with and support the Legion's strategic objectives
• Developing and delivering the 5-year RBL Property Strategy and its reporting and presentation
• Writing and preparing Board level papers and papers for various property related committees, chairing the monthly Branch Property Trusts meetings, leading and presenting the property element of the Branch Property Trust Committee and Branch Property Trust Working Group
• Ensuring that RBL's property activity complies with the Charities Act and in accordance with or exceeds best practice from across the charitable and commercial sectors
• Oversight of all property transactions, including disposals, acquisitions and lease renewals and rent reviews across the operational, branch and investment portfolios
• Directing the work of the Regional Property Managers fully achieving all financial and operational objectives and oversight of their reportees

You will bring with you experience in leading an Estates/Property team in a similar sized, complex organisation. Given the nature of our organisation, you will also benefit from having an understanding of Charity Law and how it impacts property, as well as an understanding of Trusts and the working of the Charity Commission.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Closing Date: 9th February 2025

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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As the largest charity of our kind, we have 180,000 members, 60,000 volunteers and a network of partners all helping us give support wherever and whenever it's needed.

It's this mission, this scale, this challenge and the values we all live by, that makes RBL such a fulfilling place to work. Full of stories of purpose, passion and collaboration.

The Royal British Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community. We're here through thick and thin - ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We've been here since 1921 and we'll be here as long as they need us. We are the country's largest Armed Forces charity, with over 200,000 members, 110,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it's needed. Our mission is to provide welfare, comradeship, representation and Remembrance for the Armed Forces Community.

Every Autumn you'll see us out on the streets during the Poppy Appeal. But there's far more to the work we do.

In every town and on every street the impact of our work can be felt, and the scale can be seen. Whether it's in our Care Homes, Battle Back centre or Haig House in London. Whether it's through our nurses, case officers or war pensions advisors.

So, whatever your interests and ambitions, we think you'll find a role that works for you.