Head of Commercial Property

We are currently partnering with a well-established property management organisation in Glasgow to recruit a Head of Commercial Property. This is a key leadership position overseeing the day-to-day management of a diverse commercial property portfolio, alongside the management and development of a small team.

The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering high-quality property management services, maintaining strong relationships with landlords, tenants, and stakeholders, and ensuring operational excellence across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small property management team, ensuring performance targets and KPIs are met
• Oversee the full management of a commercial property portfolio
• Attend committee meetings and Annual General Meetings (AGMs)
• Act as a key contact for owners, tenants, and co-proprietors, handling day-to-day queries
• Manage lease administration, landlord and tenant relationships, and stakeholder communications
• Use property management software (TRAMPS or similar) to maintain records, process rent payments, and generate reports
• Prepare and circulate management reports ahead of AGMs, outlining key priorities and updates
• Assist in the preparation of service charge budgets across the portfolio
• Conduct regular property inspections to ensure compliance with safety and maintenance standards
• Liaise with credit control teams and landlords regarding arrears and debt management
• Coordinate contractors, service providers, and internal teams to deliver timely maintenance and repairs
• Maintain accurate and compliant records across all property-related activities

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience in a similar property management role, ideally within commercial property
• Strong leadership experience, including managing teams and delivering against KPIs
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with property management systems (TRAMPS highly desirable)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and sound understanding of compliance requirements

What’s on Offer

• Salary circa £45,000
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Your birthday off every year
• Annual December bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Sick pay
• Free fruit, tea, and coffee in the office
• Discounted or complimentary food benefits
• Supportive working environment with genuine career development opportunities