Leasing Manager .

A well-established listed property investment organisation is seeking to appoint a Leasing Manager to manage and drive leasing performance across a diversified portfolio of retail, commercial, and industrial assets.

The organisation owns and actively manages a large-scale income-generating property portfolio with a strong focus on occupancy optimisation, tenant retention, and sustainable rental growth. As part of a listed REIT structure, the leasing function plays a critical role in protecting and enhancing portfolio income and long-term asset value.

This is a commercially focused role responsible for executing leasing strategies across multiple properties, managing key tenant relationships, and ensuring optimal portfolio performance in line with investment objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Leasing Strategy & Portfolio Execution:

• Drive leasing activity across a defined property portfolio
• Negotiate and conclude lease agreements with new and existing tenants
• Manage renewals, re-gears, and expansions to optimise occupancy and income stability
• Implement leasing strategies aligned to asset plans and portfolio objectives

Tenant & Stakeholder Management:

• Manage relationships with national, regional, and independent tenants
• Engage with brokers, internal asset managers, and external stakeholders
• Ensure strong tenant retention and minimise vacancy across the portfolio
• Resolve leasing-related queries and negotiations effectively

Financial & Deal Management:

• Assess lease transactions against budget, yield targets, and portfolio strategy
• Evaluate tenant financial viability and deal sustainability
• Work closely with asset management and finance teams on deal structuring
• Ensure leasing decisions support long-term portfolio performance

Portfolio Performance:

• Support tenant mix optimisation and vacancy reduction initiatives
• Monitor leasing pipelines and provide regular portfolio performance reporting
• Identify opportunities for rental growth and asset enhancement
• Support leasing campaigns and strategic initiatives where required

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial, retail, or industrial leasing
• Strong track record of negotiating and concluding lease transactions
• Experience within a property investment or REIT environment advantageous
• Strong understanding of lease structures, escalations, and investment fundamentals
• Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple assets and deadlines simultaneously
• Relevant qualification in Property, Business, or related field
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between properties