Head of Commercial- Insolvency/ Auctions

Head of Commercial - Property (Insolvency & Valuation)

Nottingham

Salary £60,000- £65,000 plus benefits and bonus

About the Role

An established UK-wide property business is seeking a Head of Commercial to lead its property function. The team operates nationally from its Nottingham headquarters, delivering a broad range of services to owners, agents, and stakeholders. This is a key leadership role focused on insolvency led valuations and disposals, with exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial property, land and luxury property.

The Function

The property team is led by Chartered Surveyors and offers expertise across:

• Appraisals & Valuations (leases and property)
• Auctions
• Private Treaty disposals
• Property Management
• Maintenance and Security
• Probate Services
• Commercial & Residential Property Clearances

Clients include solicitors, LPA receivers, landlords, and private individuals, with a strong emphasis on professional and discreet service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake and oversee valuations across commercial property (office, industrial, retail), residential assets and portfolios, development land and strategic sites, and leasehold interests (occasional).
• Provide pragmatic valuation advice in insolvency and distressed scenarios.
• Deliver defensible pricing to support disposal strategies.
• Work in a commercially focused environment (limited formal Red Book reporting).
• Lead asset disposals via auctions and private treaty sales.
• Maximise returns through strategic positioning and pricing.
• Navigate distressed markets with confidence.

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage and mentor a team of 3 surveyors within a small office environment.
• Oversee processes, quality, and delivery standards.
• Provide technical leadership and support development of junior staff.
• Act as the senior lead within the Nottingham office.

Business Development

• Support growth of the commercial property offering.
• Build and maintain relationships within the insolvency and restructuring sector.
• Identify and convert new opportunities.
• Contribute to broader business growth initiatives alongside leadership.

Qualifications

• MRICS (Chartered Surveyor) - essential.
• RICS Registered Valuer - preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Commercially astute with a pragmatic, solutions led approach.
• Experience in auction and private treaty disposals.
• Proven leadership experience managing small teams.
• Able to operate in a fast paced, deal driven environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join

• Opportunity to step into a Head of function with immediate impact.
• Work across a varied and interesting insolvency led asset base.
• Autonomy to shape and grow the commercial offering.
• Collaborative and experienced team environment.