Head of Commercial Property- Insolvency/ Auctions

Head of Commercial - Property (Insolvency & Valuation)
Nottingham (Hybrid Work Arrangements)
Salary £60,000- £65,000 plus benefits and bonus

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About the Role
An established UK-wide property business is seeking a Head of Commercial to lead its property function. The team operates nationally from its Nottingham headquarters, delivering a broad range of services to owners, agents, and stakeholders.
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The Function
The property team is led by Chartered Surveyors and offers expertise across:

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• Appraisals & Valuations (leases and property)
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• Auctions
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• Private Treaty disposals
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• Property Management
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• Maintenance and Security
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• Probate Services
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• Commercial & Residential Property Clearances
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Clients include solicitors, LPA receivers, landlords, and private individuals, with a strong emphasis on professional and discreet service delivery.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Undertake and oversee valuations across:
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• Commercial property (office, industrial, retail)
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• Residential assets and portfolios
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• Development land and strategic sites
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• Leasehold interests (occasional)
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• Provide pragmatic valuation advice in insolvency and distressed scenarios
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• Deliver defensible pricing to support disposal strategies
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• Work in a commercially focused environment (limited formal Red Book reporting)
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• Lead asset disposals via:
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-Auctions
\n -Private treaty sales

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• Maximise returns through strategic positioning and pricing
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• Navigate distressed markets with confidence
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Leadership & Team Management

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• Manage and mentor a team of 3 surveyors within a small office environment
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• Oversee processes, quality, and delivery standards
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• Provide technical leadership and support development of junior staff
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• Act as the senior lead within the Nottingham office
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Business Development

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• Support growth of the commercial property offering
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• Build and maintain relationships within the insolvency and restructuring sector
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• Identify and convert new opportunities
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• Contribute to broader business growth initiatives alongside leadership
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Qualifications

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• MRICS (Chartered Surveyor) - essential
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• RICS Registered Valuer - preferred
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Skills & Attributes

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• Commercially astute with a pragmatic, solutions-led approach
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• Experience in auction and private treaty disposals
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• Proven leadership experience managing small teams
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• Able to operate in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment
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• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Why Join

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• Opportunity to step into a 'Head of' function with immediate impact
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• Work across a varied and interesting insolvency-led asset base
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• Autonomy to shape and grow the commercial offering
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• Collaborative and experienced team environment
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How to Apply
To apply or find out more, please contact Amelia Messenger
[email protected]
07586 673981

Desired Skills and Experience
Experience in auction and private treaty disposals\n
\nValuations Experience \n
\nProperty background