Head of Property

Head of Property(Job ref: 3849)
Starting salary:
£98,397 (Pro Rata £39,358)

Job Level:
Level 6, Zone 3

Work Location:
5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG

Hours per week:
14.8 hours per week (2 days per week)

Contract type:
Permanent – Part Time, Job share

Closing date:
Sunday 30th November 2025 at 23:55

Interviews to be held
: TBC

Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion
 

Anonymised Application
– in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
 

About us
Camden isn't just a borough—it's a place of energy, diversity, and constant evolution. Our buildings and spaces are central to our community's wellbeing and to our vision of creating a borough where everyone can thrive. As our Head of Property, you'll shape the future of Camden's commercial and corporate estate, driving innovation, sustainability, and value across one of London's most dynamic property portfolios.

The role
As Head of Property, you'll lead the strategic direction, performance and delivery of Camden's corporate and commercial assets. You'll oversee the management of our tenanted and operational property portfolio, acquisitions, disposals, and development projects, ensuring that every decision contributes to our long-term goals and community outcomes.

You'll lead a talented team of property professionals, driving best practice across asset management, valuation, capital investment, and compliance. Your work will ensure our estate remains financially sustainable, high-performing, and aligned with Camden's wider corporate and social ambitions.

In this senior leadership role, you'll also play a key part in Camden's New Homes Sales programme, delivering substantial receipts over the next decade, while identifying opportunities for reinvestment and growth. You'll oversee property disposals, acquisitions, and investment planning, ensuring that every asset contributes to a more inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable borough.

About you
You're an experienced property leader with a strategic mindset and a track record of delivering results across a complex portfolio. You'll bring deep technical expertise and the ability to translate policy and data into clear, actionable plans that deliver value and impact.

You'll have:

• Chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) — essential for this role.
• A strong background in asset management, valuation, and capital investment planning.
• Experience leading large-scale property programmes, including acquisitions and disposals.
• A proven ability to balance commercial performance with community benefit.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging confidently with developers, investors, local businesses, and public partners.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million-pound budgets.
• The ability to inspire and lead diverse teams in a dynamic, high-performing environment.

You'll thrive in Camden's culture of collaboration, innovation, and ambition—where we challenge the status quo and seek creative solutions to complex challenges.

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking
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Working for Camden
We're ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we're supporting our communities, and we'll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we'd love to talk.

At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits.

Additional information
To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the 'Why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the "About You" section.

Inclusion and Belonging
At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment.

Asking for Adjustments
At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.

Please contact us on , at  or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We'll work with you to make sure the process works for you.