Property Planning and Programme Management Role
This challenging position involves leading the planning and delivery of property programmes to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of space utilisation, layout optimisation, and customer flow. They should be able to coordinate the management and maintenance of new space programmes, collaborate with finance and other teams to support accurate phasing of forecasts, and champion consistent development standards and planning principles across all property initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Store Planning: Head the development of all store formats and layouts to enhance business growth and operational efficiency.
* New Space Programme Management: Coordinate the management and maintenance of the new space programme, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
* Forecast Phasing Contribution: Collaborate with finance and other teams to support accurate phasing of forecasts.
* Alignment to Long-Term Plan (LTP): Ensure all planning activities and space strategies are aligned with the company's long-term vision and strategic goals.
* Develop Standards & Planning Principles: Champion and embed consistent development standards and planning principles across all property initiatives.
* Problem Solving: Identify and resolve planning and programme-related challenges with innovative and practical solutions.
* Team Management: Supervise and assist teams engaged in property planning and project implementation.
Requirements:
* Educational Background: A degree or equivalent experience in real estate or a related field is preferred.
* Retail Store Experience: Hands-on experience in store operations or retail environments.
* Spatial Awareness: Strong understanding of space utilisation, layout optimisation, and customer flow.
* Collaboration: Demonstrated capability in collaborating across different teams and with external collaborators.
* Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
* Problem Solving: Analytical attitude with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
* Ownership: Demonstrates accountability and initiative in driving ideas from concept to execution.