Transformation Director

Interim Transformation Director – Commercial Property

Location: Bristol (2 days per week onsite)

Contract Length: 9 months

Rate: Up to £900p/d Via Umbrella

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Property Transformation Director to lead the strategic transformation of a large public sector commercial and investment estate. This role will drive performance improvement, strengthen governance, and lead the delivery of high-value transformation programmes across a complex property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a full strategic review of the commercial and investment estate, assessing performance, risk and opportunity.
• Design and implement a future operating model for property and asset management.
• Drive transformation programmes including asset commercialisation, storage strategy and depot transformation.
• Provide leadership across property development and investment teams.
• Oversee the development pipeline ensuring commercial viability and alignment with regeneration priorities.
• Strengthen governance, accountability and decision-making frameworks.
• Lead financial planning, investment appraisal and budget management.
• Manage stakeholder relationships including senior leaders, members and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and audit requirements.
• Drive performance, accountability and continuous improvement across teams.

Key Requirements

• Chartered Surveyor (RICS) or equivalent commercial property experience.
• Extensive experience in commercial property investment, asset management and regeneration.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation or estate strategy programmes.
• Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness including financial modelling and investment appraisal.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience working within public sector or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to lead complex, high-risk programmes balancing commercial and political priorities.

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