Head Of Property

**ABOUT US**

At DECJUBA we're all about effortless, edgy fashion to make you look and feel #AMAZING.Relaunched by Tania Austin in 2008, DECJUBA has become a leading retailer in Australia and New Zealand, growing our store footprint from just five stores into 140 stores and two online sites.

We believe our greatest asset is our people. Our #DREAMTEAM is made up of over 1400 people across the retail and head office teams. By supporting, inspiring, and challenging each other, we believe we can achieve #AMAZING at every touch point.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

As we continue our rapid growth, we are looking for a Head of Property to manage the end-to-end leasing & expansion of the DECJUBA property portfolio. It's an exciting time to join the #DREAMTEAM as we're set to open 100 new stores in the next 12 months.

Reporting into the Director of Store Development, you will work closely with our Chief Risk Taker, Tania Austin, our Store Development team, Finance and Landlords.

**As DECJUBA's Head of Property, you will work across 4 main verticals**:
**LEASING**
- Proactively source new sites in line with the agreed Decjuba strategy
- Management of leases and renewals within the portfolio
- Keep up to date with all lease negotiations.
- Negotiate fitout contribution, build periods, defit cost & scope in line with Decjuba requirements.
- Ensure new store openings, refurbishments & relocations are delivered to timelines.

**PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT**
- Conduct regular portfolio reviews with landlords to ensure that stores are delivering to expectations.
- Raise & resolve issues with landlords which impact trade eg works near store
- Manage communications with landlords on escalated maintenance & store design issues.
- Manage Offsite/storage leasing portfolio.

**LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION**
- Ensure operating model and structure is appropriate to deliver to business needs.
- Foster a high-performance, engaging team environment and culture.
- Role model DECJUBA's values
- Embed a solutions-led, continuous improvement mindset.

**ADMIN & LEGAL**
- Management of Lease Administration
- Ensure all leasing documentation is accurately maintained in the leasing system.
- Liaise with external legal provider to ensure documentation is completed in line with agreed terms.
- Acquire complete base build drawings/site drawings from centres & landlords for the Store Development team

**ABOUT YOU**

As an experienced Head of Property, you'll have strong pre-existing relationships in the retail and property sector. You may have experience in either the landlord or tenant side, and you'll have a strong interest in the fashion / retail sector.
- Organised with a positive can-do attitude
- Strong negotiation and Influencing skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Creative & innovative thinker - we LOVE new ideas and proactive behaviour
- Experience working in fast paced, proactive environment with the ability to manage multiple projects & deadlines.
- Knowledge of industry best practise
- You thrive in a dynamic and social environment

**BENEFITS**
- Generous and unlimited team discount across all brands - up to 50% so that you look and feel #AMAZING.
- Countless personal and professional development opportunities including education and training in person and online, access to inspiring guest speakers and volunteering days with DECJUBA Foundation partners.
- Progressive leave policies including paid parental leave.
- Access to health and wellbeing programs, including annual skin checks, Flu Shots & EAP.
- Rewards & Recognition Programs
- #AMAZING team culture with regular events to celebrate all things DECJUBA.

**OUR CULTURE**
- We are committed to providing an #AMAZING working environment, empowered by five core values: Honesty, Bravery, Integrity, Innovation, and Optimism.
- We are passionate about our #DREAMTEAM and committed to providing continuous growth and development opportunities.
- We aim to open the door to #AMAZING careers in retail, with the opportunity to learn from the best in the business.
- We work together as a team to continually deliver #AMAZING.