Head of Leasing & Assets
About the job
- Significant leasing and asset management experience is required.
- A strong network across the Manchester and wider United Kingdom market is required.
- A proven track record of securing major leasing transactions and pre-lets is required.
- Strong commercial judgment and strategic thinking are required.
- Outstanding relationship-building and negotiation skills are required.
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive performance is required.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to balance relationships with commercial outcomes are required.
- The ability to lead teams and manage stakeholder relationships is required.
- Proven ability to negotiate strong deals and use rigorous logic to solve complex problems is required.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders with data-led insights, are required.
- Develop and deliver leasing strategies across MediaCity and Mayfield.
- Lead major leasing transactions, including pre-letting activity.
- Create asset-specific leasing plans aligned with wider commercial objectives.
- Ensure leasing activity supports destination positioning and long-term value creation.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer demand to inform decision-making.
- Drive occupancy, rental growth and income performance.
- Develop and implement asset management strategies that maximise value.
- Identify opportunities for repositioning, refurbishment and enhanced customer experience.
- Support business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Provide strategic recommendations to improve commercial performance.
- Build and maintain relationships with key occupiers and prospective customers.
- Lead customer retention and account management strategies.
- Ensure a best-in-class customer experience across the portfolio.
- Use customer insight to inform leasing, proposition and asset strategies.
- Lead the deployment and optimisation of workplace propositions including Myo, Blank Canvas and customised solutions.
- Work with Landsec colleagues to ensure best practice and proposition consistency.
- Identify new workplace trends and opportunities that enhance competitiveness.
- Lead and manage external leasing agents and advisers.
- Establish clear objectives, priorities and performance expectations.
- Develop productive relationships across the Manchester property market.
- Influence internal stakeholders through data-led recommendations and commercial insight.
- Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing leasing and asset management team.
- Provide direct leadership to Asset Managers and related functions.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Support the wider Commercial Leadership Team in delivering MediaCity and Mayfield’s strategic objectives.
- Manage and motivate external agents, provide direction and prioritisation, and monitor their performance.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, agents, advisers and internal teams.
- Influence business stakeholders with clear, concise and data-led business recommendations and presentations.
- Represent the Commercial team in projects, committees and forums, communicating priorities and strategic plans to the wider business.
About the company
Landsec (Land Securities Group) develops, owns, and manages high-quality commercial spaces in the UK, focusing on places that endure and create value for communities and investors. It identifies scarce opportunities to shape places that meet evolving needs, builds partnerships, and adapts its portfolio to changing times. Its products are built environments—offices, retail, and mixed-use spaces—designed and managed to improve quality of life and economic activity for people who live, work, or visit them. What sets Landsec apart is its long track record (80 years) in spotting opportunities, collaborating with partners, and continually adapting to create value for all stakeholders, not just the company. Its goal is to create places that stand the test of time, generate risk-adjusted returns for investors, and positively impact communities by offering spaces that people want to use and enjoy.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Post IPO Equity
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1969
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- October 2026 Metrocentre acquisition adds 100% control of a top-10 UK shopping centre.
- Lefties debuted at Liverpool ONE in August 2026, validating Landsec's leasing power.
- RAW Charging's 1,000-bay rollout and social-value partnerships deepen destination traffic.
What critics are saying
- Metrocentre completion depends on Intu legacy entity dissolution and bondholder consent.
- Landsec's office growth now depends on leasing existing space, not new development.
- If Metrocentre integration disappoints, Landsec's retail-heavy thesis loses credibility.
What makes Land Securities Group unique
- Landsec owns Bluewater, Liverpool ONE, and Metrocentre, giving unmatched UK retail scale.
- FY26 EPRA occupancy hit 98.0%, reflecting premium locations and strong tenant demand.
- Landsec Futures targets £200 million social value and 30,000 workers by 2030.
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Benefits
Performance Bonus
Paid Vacation
Health Insurance
Private medical insurance
Health Cash Plan
Life assurance
Income protection
Maternity Leave
Adoption Leave
Shared Parental Leave
Pension
Pension contributions
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance program
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options
Company Equity
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Educational allowance
Professional Certification Support
Mentorship Program
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Volunteer Time Off
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↓ -6%Landsec has raised approximately £500 million through equity placing and retail offerings to partially fund the acquisition of a 100% stake in the Metrocentre shopping complex and further consolidate its retail portfolio. The UK real estate investment trust issued 83,345,000 new ordinary shares at 600 pence each, representing about 11% of its pre-issue capital. The new shares will be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange, increasing total voting shares to 828,500,780. Strong demand from institutional and retail investors, including participation by the CEO and CFO, underscores market confidence in the company's strategy to deepen exposure to prime retail assets. Landsec is one of the UK's largest listed real estate investment trusts, focusing on commercial property including office, retail and mixed-use assets.
Lefties lands at Liverpool ONE for UK debut. Tom Bottomley 27 August 2026 Inditex's budget fashion and lifestyle brand Lefties, a sister brand of ZARA and a competitor of Primark, has now opened its highly anticipated 27,000 sq ft flagship store on South John Street at Liverpool ONE, marking the brand's UK retail debut. The new store spans two floors, showcasing womenswear, menswear, kidswear, babywear, footwear, accessories and homeware. The flagship also features some of the brand's latest retail technology, already introduced at recent European openings, including robotic hanger sorters and radio-frequency identification (RFID) self-checkouts, which remove the need to scan each item separately. The Liverpool ONE opening will be followed by a second UK store at the Lakeside shopping centre in West Thurrock, Essex, in early October, and a third at Gateshead's Metrocentre in November. Lefties' arrival builds on Liverpool ONE landlord Landsec's long-standing relationship with Inditex and the continued success of its brands, including Zara, Bershka, Pull&Bear and Stradivarius, at the destination. Pablo Sueiras, Head of Retail & Hospitality Leasing at Landsec, said: "Lefties making its UK debut at Liverpool ONE is a significant milestone for the destination and highlights its continued appeal to retailers looking to establish themselves in the UK market. "Lefties' arrival builds on our long-standing relationship with Inditex and the success of its existing brands at Liverpool ONE. It also reflects the confidence global retailers have in the destination's ability to deliver the scale, visibility and highly engaged customer base needed to support long-term growth." Lefties' UK debut builds on Liverpool ONE's track record of attracting flagship and UK-first concepts, with recent arrivals including Salomon, Arne and Montirex. Lefties was founded in 1999 and launched its own-brand collections over a decade ago. It has its own headquarters just outside Barcelona, with commercial and design teams who "aim to bring accessible quality fashion to its customers".
YMCA South Midlands and Xscape Milton Keynes join forces to boost employment opportunities for young people. 2-3 minutes YMCA South Midlands and Landsec, owner of Xscape Milton Keynes, have launched a new partnership to help more young people access employment opportunities and build brighter futures. The partnership brings together both organisations' commitment to helping young people develop the skills, confidence and connections they need to move towards meaningful, long-term employment. To kick-start the partnership, Xscape Milton Keynes has donated £2,000 to support YMCA South Midlands' work, as well as providing space within the centre to help the charity raise additional funds and further develop its project. Landsec has pledged to support 30,000 people from underrepresented backgrounds towards long-term employment nationwide through its employment programmes, including work placements and internships. YMCA South Midlands helps young people explore career paths, training opportunities and apprenticeships that match their goals and ambitions. Its employment support includes practical employability sessions, CV writing and tailored guidance with job applications. By working together, YMCA South Midlands and Xscape Milton Keynes will raise awareness of the support and opportunities available to young people in Milton Keynes, while helping to connect them with potential employers, mentors and other employment networks. The partnership comes at a time when youth employment remains a significant national challenge. The Milburn Review, published in May, highlighted that one million young people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment or training across the UK. Elliot Moore, Employment Coach at YMCA South Midlands, said: "We're delighted to be working with Landsec and Xscape Milton Keynes to create more opportunities for young people in Milton Keynes. Together, we can connect young people with employers, experiences and support that can make a real difference to their futures. "At YMCA South Midlands, we believe every young person brings valuable strengths, talents and ambitions. With the right support, these can be developed into meaningful careers and long-term success. "Work offers more than an income; it provides structure, stability and purpose, all of which can help change the trajectory of a young person's life. We provide the encouragement that helps young people believe in themselves and take those important steps towards their future." Dan Murphy, Centre Director at Xscape Milton Keynes, said: "Our partnership with YMCA South Midlands will support young people in the city to build confidence, develop valuable skills and access opportunities that can support their journey into employment. "As a leisure destination rooted in the local community, we recognise the important role we can play in creating opportunities and supporting organisations that make a real difference. Through this partnership, we hope to give the confidence and skills to explore new possibilities, develop their potential and take positive steps towards a brighter future." The partnership will combine YMCA South Midlands' experience of supporting young people with Landsec's industry relationships and commitment to creating opportunities in the communities where it operates. For your free copy of the latest in business news, expert insights, and exclusive content
Landsec closes in on £500m Metrocentre acquisition. Camilla Rydzek 19 August 2026 Landsec is reportedly close to completing a deal worth approximately £500 million for Gateshead's Metrocentre, with the property giant potentially seeking shareholder funding for the acquisition, according to The Times. The proposed purchase would give Landsec control of one of the UK's largest shopping centres, following competition from Frasers Group and Hammerson. Earlier this year, the Metrocentre Partnership put the centre up for sale. The asset is owned by a group of investors that acquired it after Intu - a major corporate shopping centre operator and the centre's former owner - entered administration in 2020. Metrocentre performance and investment More than £60 million has been invested in upgrades at Metrocentre by the Metrocentre Partnership in recent years. This work included refurbishing The Crescent, a 10,000 sq ft retail destination intended to support local and independent brands. In March, Metrocentre said that footfall had exceeded 16 million since the pandemic for the first time, after rising 5.4% annually. It attributed the improvement to a Sovereign Centros-led investment programme that brought changes to the centre, introduced new brands and upgraded facilities for existing operators. The centre has continued to secure retailer investment during the sale process. In July, New Look opened its biggest concept store to date at Metrocentre, taking up 11,000 sq ft in the Red Mall. The store includes expanded womenswear and accessories ranges, as well as digital browsing and services for Click & Collect, order-in-store and self-service returns. Stradivarius and Hollister have also joined the fashion offer over the past year, while Bershka and Lefties have been signed for future openings. Wider development plans The shopping centre forms part of a 52-acre brownfield development area planned to become Metro Riverside, a 4,500-home neighbourhood being advanced through an agreement involving Metrocentre and Gateshead Council. Plans include homes, retail, a hotel, workspaces and leisure facilities. The proposed MetroGreen Area Action Plan included 990 homes around Metrocentre by 2030, with the wider district planned around a "20 minute destination" model. Landsec's acquisition would extend beyond ownership of the existing retail asset, bringing the group into a development area that includes future residential and commercial uses.
RAW Charging opens 32-bay EV charging hub at Xscape Milton Keynes. * by Dan Sait August 12, 2026 RAW Charging has opened a new 32-bay EV charging hub at Xscape Milton Keynes RAW Charging has opened a new 32-bay EV charging hub at Xscape Milton Keynes, described as the largest EV charging installation in the region. The new ultra-rapid charging hub is now available to visitors and has been designed to support the growing number of EV drivers using the leisure and retail destination. The installation includes eight rapid bays and eight ultra-rapid chargers, providing options for both longer stays and quicker visits. Xscape Milton Keynes attracts millions of visitors each year with attractions including Cineworld, Volcano Falls, iFLY and Snozone, alongside a range of retail and dining facilities. RAW Charging says the new infrastructure will allow drivers to recharge while making use of the destination. The chargers support contactless payment and major EV charging apps. To mark the launch, drivers can also take advantage of free charging at the hub between August 11-13, 2026, by signing up to RAW Rewards. The installation forms part of a £24.5 million programme between RAW Charging and property company Landsec to deliver more than 1,000 new EV charging bays across 28 UK retail and leisure destinations. More than 150 bays have been delivered so far, with further sites scheduled to launch during 2026. Neil Broadbank, CCO at RAW Charging, says: "All Things Media Ltd. is exceptionally proud to launch one of its largest charging hubs to date at Xscape Milton Keynes, in partnership with Landsec. "This is a destination where people come to experience something special and our mission is to ensure that EV charging is just as memorable, seamless, reliable and future-proof. By connecting EV drivers to amazing places like Xscape, we're not only supporting the UK's transition to electric vehicles but also enhancing the experience at every touchpoint." Dan Murphy, Centre Director at Xscape Milton Keynes, adds: "All Things Media Ltd. is delighted to be working with RAW to install 32 brand new electric vehicle charging bays at Xscape Milton Keynes. "Our goal is to make it easy for visitors to enjoy all that we have to offer, with the peace of mind that their electric vehicles can be charged safely and conveniently while they shop, dine or take part in the array of leisure activities here at Xscape." RAW Charging was recently recognised with the Zapmap Best Destination Network Award for 2026 and has also achieved ICC Gold accreditation. The company is continuing to invest in charging infrastructure at retail, leisure and hospitality destinations as demand for convenient EV charging facilities grows across the UK.