We identify and shape places that create opportunity, enhance quality of life, and bring joy to the people connected to them. This is how we’ve created the UK’s leading portfolio of urban places and one of the largest real estate companies in Europe. Our £10 billion portfolio is built around premium workplaces, the country’s pre-eminent retail platform, and a residential pipeline that will redefine urban life. We’ve honed this ability over 80 years. Spotting the opportunities, building the partnerships, and continually adapting to shape the places that meet the needs of a changing world. Places where life happens. Where businesses grow. And where cities are defined.
Location
Ideally Gunwharf Quays (otherwise 80 Victoria Street); on site across the UK as required.
The role:
The Outlet Leasing Director is a leadership role responsible for the end to end leasing performance and brand curation of Landsec’s outlet portfolio, comprising three top ten UK outlet destinations with a combined rental value in excess of £40m.
The role is critical to delivering sustained rental growth, enhanced asset relevance and long term value creation, directly supporting Landsec’s 30x30 ambitions. Through a clearly articulated brand mix strategy and disciplined leasing execution, the Leasing Director will ensure Landsec’s outlets continue to compete effectively with the leading outlet schemes in the UK and Europe. Reporting into the Head of Retail and Hospitality Leasing, the role works in close partnership with the Asset Management Director for Outlets, Centre Directors and the wider Leasing and Business Development teams. It has visibility and influence at Retail MD and ExCo level, reflecting the strategic importance of the outlet channel within the wider retail portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Brand mix & leasing strategy
Ensure Landsec’s outlet portfolio has a clear and compelling brand direction that strengthens our ability to compete for investment from brands against leading European operators
Develop and lead the implementation of a clear, differentiated outlet brand mix strategy for each asset, aligned to individual asset plans and targeted market positioning
Identify and develop a pipeline of leasing targets, including:
Growth opportunities with existing outlet brands
New brand entrants to the outlet channel
Adjacent categories or uses that complement the core off-price retail proposition
Continually review and evolve the brand mix to drive KPI’s on visitation, spend and density; benchmarking performance against UK and European peers
Leasing performance & delivery
Deliver annual leasing performance in rental growth, incentives, occupancy levels and transaction timings, in line with approved asset budgets
Lead longer term leasing performance in accordance with 5 year business plans, balancing sustainable income growth with enhanced asset appeal
Define, agree and apply leasing parameters and standard terms in order to optimise rental performance through the levers of leasing
Lead the end‑to‑end leasing lifecycle with a strong focus on deal momentum, guiding asset and centre teams from origination through to store opening.
Negotiate optimal commercial terms, secure stakeholder alignment through robust deal rationales, and cultivate senior brand relationships to ensure a seamless operational handover to centre teams.
Provide clear leasing insight and commercial rationale to support delegated authority submissions for capital expenditure within the outlet portfolio.
Customer & stakeholder relationship management
Act as the primary Landsec ambassador and leasing interface for outlet brands, tenant-rep agents and other key contacts in the off-price occupier market
Build effective partnerships that reinforce Landsec’s credibility with existing and prospective key brands investing in Landsec outlets
Build strong, collaborative and influential working relationships with key internal stakeholders including Asset Managers, Centre Directors and Business Development Managers
Represent the outlet team and leasing function with confidence and authority at senior internal forums, including engagement with the Retail MD and other ExCo stakeholders
Team leadership & development
Lead and manage a team of two Leasing Managers, ensuring clear allocation of responsibilities and accountability across the asset and brand portfolio
Create a high-performance culture through setting and monitoring clear objectives and performance measures combined with regular feedback and performance updates
Coach and mentor the team to build capability, performance and succession
Ensure the team is well connected into the wider Leasing, Asset Management and Operations teams, and contributes positively to cross-team and cross-functional initiatives
Commercial insight & market leadership
Maintain a strong understanding of UK and European outlet market trends, occupier strategies and competitor performance through market engagement, research and trips.
Use data and insights to inform leasing decisions, challenge assumptions and identify emerging opportunities or risks
Contribute to broader retail and leasing strategy discussions, sharing best practice from the outlet sector to inform decision making across the wider portfolio
Operational excellence & governance
Ensure all leasing activity is conducted in line with Landsec’s DA, governance and compliance frameworks
Work collaboratively with Asset, Legal, Finance and Project Management teams to ensure efficient, well managed deal execution
Enable accurate planning, forecasting and reporting through the provision of timely, high quality market insights and inputs that inform asset and portfolio level decision making
- For retail brands, the role has direct accountability for outlet leasing, with strategic alignment and selective support from the Portfolio Leasing team for major/full-price brand relationships. For F&B and Leisure, brand strategy and key customer relationship management are led by the Hospitality Leasing team, with this role responsible for progressing lettings through to completion once Heads of Terms are agreed.
Essential Criteria
Sector expertise: A strong strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the UK and European outlet sector, and a clear perspective on Landsec’s role and competitive positioning within it. Demonstrates strong awareness of current and emerging strategies, trends and operating models shaping off‑price retail.
Leasing experience: Demonstrates a strong track record of sustained success in outlet retail leasing, ideally with a leading operator, underpinned by deep knowledge of the UK and European outlet occupier landscape.
High numeric ability: Must be highly numerate, with extensive experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting data and information.
Excellent communication: Strong communication skills are vital, both written and verbal. The ability to make complex issues simple will be a key ingredient to success.
Managerial courage: Must have the ability to build a perspective on a range of diverse issues as they arise, being comfortable delivering their own point of view with conviction, when required.
Stakeholder management: Must be able to effectively influence a wide variety of stakeholders, up to and including the Retail MD / Exco.
Leadership & people development: Must demonstrate the ability and desire to motivate and develop their people, even when the environment or business performance is challenging. Must also act as a role model for the wider retail team, clearly demonstrating the DNA of a great Landsec leader.
We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer fantastic Learning and Development opportunities to help you grow and reach your potential and we also play our part in supporting the communities where we live and work.
Below are some of our core benefits, make sure to visit our My Total Reward page for more information.
Performance based annual bonus plan
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days each year. Enjoy an additional three-day December festive break on top of your leave and a special ‘My Day’ to take off for whatever you choose.
Enhanced pension contributions – Landsec will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution.
Private medical insurance, Health Cash Plan, Life assurance and income protection.
Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details)
Two different share plans enabling you to share in the success you will help to build
Up to 4 working days to volunteer per year and 'Give As You Earn' programmes allowing you to donate to charities straight out of your pay and we top up by 20%
And when it comes to your health and wellbeing you will also have access to other benefits: our employee assistance programme, digital GP, cycle to work scheme, a mindfulness app and a health app supporting fertility and menopause
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