PROPERTY DIRECTOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE EXCELLENT REMUNERATION For more than 25 years, Bright Horizons has led the way in early childhood education and a robust family of solutions at work including child care and back-up care for children. Bright Horizons operates more than 880 high-quality child care and early education centres globally including in the U.S., Canada, the UK and Ireland. The global headquarters are located in Massachusetts. and the UK headquarters are split between Rushden and London. They employ 5,000 staff in the UK/IRE with a total workforce of 25,400 globally. In total, they partner with more than 1000 leading employers around the world, including more than 140 FORTUNE 500 companies. Their centres/nurseries are known globally for their consistent high quality. They are repeatedly named as one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and the Great Place to Work Institute’s "Top 50 Best Workplaces in the UK" and "Top 25 in Europe".
The Position
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To grow the existing nursery portfolio of c.200 sites in the UK and Ireland by securing a pipeline of new sites in key locations where there is strong demand for our services. The Property Director will be responsible for evaluating sites found by the business development team, as well as negotiating leases and overseeing construction S/he will lead the management and continuous development of all Property related activities including development, design and construction, facilities management, nursery site performance reviews and other property projects as well as acquisitions and disposals. The role will also budget, plan and deliver new centres and major centre renovations.
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RICS qualified / Professional property background with proven new property management experience in a multi site environment in the UK across a national portfolio. Strong site finding experience including hands-on roll-out management and landlord negotiation.Effective leadership and management of an internal estates management, facilities and project management team and external consultants and contractors. Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, specifically in networking, negotiating and influencing. Experience of leading and managing a very experienced, professional team.
Please apply to Howard White, Director, enclosing a full CV together with current remuneration details to hwhite@macdonaldandcompany.com quoting reference 934304. Alternatively call on 0207 318 5853 for a confidential discussion. You can also apply online at www.macdonaldandcompany.com
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