Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the team responsible for the activation and management of operational commercial (non-residential) property and other support services required.
• Manage team performance, liaising with the Commercial Property Lead in respect of performance, training and oversight matters.
• Oversight of leasing, activation and management activities of the commercial (non-residential) property elements of transformative projects.
• Support and influence the design and placemaking of an array of commercial use spaces (non-residential) such as retail, convenience, community, arts, culture, amenity and childcare.
• Work collaboratively with LDA Property, Delivery, Investment, Planning and Legal Teams to deliver, activate and enhance our spaces and manage associated risks.
• Provide specialist commercial property and placemaking advice to internal LDA stakeholders.
• Support colleagues with the delivery of meanwhile uses for assets where appropriate.
• Oversee the management of all commercial agreements proposed and in operation.
• Procure services from agreed 3rd party supplier frameworks including advisory, leasing, sales and professional services and manage performance in line with KPIs and metrics.
• Drive standards and value-for-money service provision delivered by 3rd party suppliers.
• Oversee the development and delivery of annual commercial budgets.
• Monitor and report monthly on commercial activation and all associated costs for internal stakeholders and the Commercial Property Lead.
• Oversee all compliance matters in relation to the occupation of LDA commercial assets.
• Lead coordination between Asset Management Accounts and Finance Teams to ensure efficient running of operations and control of revenue and costs.
• Ensure portfolio and external contractors comply with applicable, legislation, regulation, and best practice in the delivery of their services.
• Additional requirements may apply as the LDAs pipeline and assets evolve.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in commercial property transactional, operations and management environment including 3 plus years managing a team of people.
• Relevant property qualifications. Post graduate qualification an advantage.
• Chartered Member of the SCSI.
• Excellent relationship management skills (both internal and external).
• Excellent knowledge of the commercial occupancy market, trends and needs.
• Strong strategic knowledge of landlord & tenant legislation, commercial agreements, property leases/ contracts, licences, and other commercial-related agreements.
• Knowledge of public procurement a distinct advantage.
• Must have own car and full and a clean driving license.

Person Specification:

• An understanding and experience of typical issues facing commercial occupiers.
• Ability to execute in relatively ambiguous and complex situations, prioritizing and juggling multiple actions at once, work independently, be self-motivated and action oriented.
• Flexible, initiative-taking, highly organised, curious, collaborative, detail-orientated and result-oriented.
• Exercises sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Excellent relationship-building and management skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a positive "can-do" attitude, maintain confidentiality, and be an effective team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel & Word.

To Apply:

The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 24th August 2026.

The Land Development Agency is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation as required.