<div class="box fr-view" id="jobmain"><!-- Introduction --><div><h3>Job Introduction</h3><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Head of Estates – Multi-Site Retail Portfolio | UK-Wide | Hybrid&nbsp;</strong></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;padding:5px 0px;">Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for property? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment where no two days are the same? If you're ready to lead a high-performing estates function and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;padding:5px 0px;">We’re on the lookout for a commercially minded <strong style="font-weight:700;">Head of Estates</strong> to proactively manage of our leasehold property portfolio. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape and deliver our estates strategy, drive value through smart asset management, and lead a capable team of property professionals.</p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">You’ll be joining a collaborative and fast-paced business that’s always evolving. We offer a hybrid working model, with 2–3 days a week based at our Wakefield head office, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to shape the future of our property estate.</span></p></div><!-- Responsibilities --><div><h3>Role Responsibility</h3><ul style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-top:0cm;"><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Leading the estates strategy – store expansion, rationalisation, and everything in between.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Managing our leasehold portfolio – lease renewals, rent reviews, break clauses, and more.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Negotiating with landlords and agents -&nbsp;secure the best possible terms.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Ownership of&nbsp;budgets, forecasts, and cost - saving opportunities.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Ensuring compliance across the board – legal and regulatory.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners alike.</li></ul></div><!-- Ideal Candidate --><div><h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3><ul style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-top:0cm;"><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">MRICS qualified (or equivalent).</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">A proven track record managing a large, dynamic and diverse&nbsp;portfolio – ideally in retail or leisure.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Deep knowledge of Landlord &amp; Tenant legislation.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong commercial instincts and negotiation skills.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">A natural leader who can inspire and develop a high-performing team.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Someone who’s confident engaging with senior stakeholders and external consultants.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">A full UK driving licence – travel to sites across the estate will be part of the role (company car provided).</li></ul></div><!-- About the Company --><div><h3>About the Company</h3><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true&nbsp;Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our&nbsp;colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of&nbsp;our&nbsp;exciting&nbsp;journey. &nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Benefits</strong></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;">25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Save As You Earn scheme</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Financial Wellbeing Support&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;">Financial Education Tools</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Salary Advance</li></ul></li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Seasonal incentive schemes</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Opportunity to apply for Retail Apprenticeships</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Access to blended learning and development content</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Discounted mobile phone contracts</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing</li></ul><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><iframe height="100%" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kyRjr40aYYE?showinfo=0&amp;controls=0&amp;rel=0" width="100%"></iframe></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">No agencies, please.</p></div><!-- Hiring Organisation --><div><p>Sportswift Ltd T/A cardfactory</p></div><!-- Apply Button --><a href="https://careers.cfjobs.co.uk/members/?j=28131&amp;lang=en&amp;" class="btn btn-apply applybottom">Apply<i class="fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></div>