Location – Hybrid / Watford
As Estates Manager you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our portfolio of 400+ practices operates efficiently and effectively, from managing landlord relationships, and mitigating property-related challenges to collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve our business goals.
What You’ll Do
Lead negotiations for lease renewals and rent reviews across the estate
Support expansion, remote space initiatives, and residential portfolio initiatives
Develop exit strategies for non-trading sites and propose commercial solutions
Ensure legal compliance and governance across all estates activity
Manage relationships with rating consultants, auditors, and legal
Provide strategic advice to internal teams on maintenance obligations and property risks
Contribute to monthly Board reporting and bi-annual forecast reporting
What You’ll Bring
MRICS-qualified or 5+ years of strong landlord/tenant law experience (UK-wide)
Proven success in managing multi-site estates across national geographies
Experience of leading rent review and rates programmes in partnership with external agents
Commercial acumen and confident decision-making aligned with business goals
Strong stakeholder management — experience with franchisee/JVP environments is a plus
Strategic thinker who thrives on prioritising and solving complex problems
Why Medivet
Joining Medivet means becoming part of a nationwide community that puts care at the heart of everything we do. You'll work with a collaborative, people-first team where your expertise will be valued and your work will make a genuine impact on the lives of our colleagues and the animals they care for.