Hybrid Workplace Development Leasing Director

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About the role

  • Workplace Leasing Director leading leasing strategy for The Crown Estate's West End development portfolio. Driving performance and managing high-profile leasing activities in London.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the workplace leasing strategy for The Crown Estate’s West End development portfolio
  • Drive leasing performance across a significant, high‑profile pipeline of iconic assets
  • Shape and deliver pre‑let and leasing strategies that secure occupiers, optimise value and support the long‑term resilience of the West End estate
  • Externally represent The Crown Estate in the market, combining strong commercial acumen with deep market insight
  • Originate demand, convert complex Agreement for Lease (AfL) negotiations and deliver against leasing, sustainability and brand objectives
  • Set and deliver a portfolio wide workplace leasing strategy aligned to Urban SBU priorities, financial targets and sustainability commitments
  • Own delivery of leasing performance metrics, including pre‑letting, headline rents, incentives, occupancy and leasing velocity
  • Provide strong commercial leadership on complex negotiations, ensuring optimal terms while maintaining long‑term customer relationships
  • Use data, insight and market intelligence to inform strategy, pricing and product decisions in partnership with Development and Portfolio Management teams

Requirements

  • Proven senior leadership experience in London office/workplace leasing, ideally client-side, with a strong track record of pre-let and AfL negotiations
  • High commercial acumen with the ability to own strategy, pricing discipline and value creation across complex development pipelines
  • Deep understanding of the West End market, with established relationships across the agent, adviser and occupier community
  • Strong negotiation capability, including managing tenants through AfL and construction phases
  • Data-driven approach to market analysis, converting insight into effective go-to-market and pricing strategies
  • Ability to act as an external spokesperson and influencer, representing the organisation at senior industry forums
  • Collaborative leadership style, working closely with development, portfolio, marketing, legal and brand teams
  • Understanding of sustainability standards and their impact on market positioning and leasing outcomes

Benefits

  • 28 days paid holiday
  • Flexible working
  • Market leading family friendly policies

Job title

Workplace Development Leasing Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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