Regional Estates Manager

Who are we?

We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you!

Did you know, we are now also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands.

Role overview

As Regional Estates Manager you will support the day-to-day management of the property portfolio and the implementation of the agreed strategic property plan to meet occupational and cost saving requirements reporting into the Property Director. The role will have responsibility across all our incredible stores including Vision Express, David Clulow, Sunglass Hut, RayBan, Oakley across High Streets, Shopping Centres, Designer Outlets and Airports etc.   

This is a hybrid role that can be based around our Ruddington or Kensington offices 3 days a week or as required by business needs.

Who is the perfect candidate?

• Degree in Estate Management and member of the RICS
• 0-4 years PQE within a Retailer / Private Practice environment with a High Street/Shopping Centre/Retail bias. 
• An ambitious and driven individual who is motivated by the career opportunities afforded by this role and global business.  
• Commercially aware and have the confidence to challenge the “status quo”
• Experience with day to day real estate management
• Exposure in managing acquisitions, relocations, rent reviews and lease renewals of retail properties with strong negotiation skills.
• Confidence in liaising and managing landlord consents,
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong systems ability to maintain and update databases and logs

Anything else you should know?

• Pension scheme
• Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us!
• Free parking for all Vision Express colleagues at the Ruddington office
• Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
• Discounts for friends and family
• Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between
• 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible health related benefits, such as; Health Cash plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan
• Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer to peer knowledge, sharing and collaborating through our internal channels
• Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as; Gymflex, Dining Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days, and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme
• And so much more!