Job Description:

Competitive salary and benefits

London, SE1

The Head of Transactions & Partnerships role sits with the Alternative Funding Team at Peabody and is responsible for leading Peabody’s programme of complex property portfolio transactions including stock transfers, disposals of non-core assets, and partnership led arrangements.

The role is accountable for identifying and analysing opportunities within Peabody’s property holdings for portfolio rationalisation and for optimising asset value through robust options appraisals, which may include portfolio transfers, partnership, reconfiguration or lease extension strategies. 

What you’ll do

• Lead the identification, appraisal and delivery of property disposals, stock transfers and partnership transactions from inception through to completion and handover
• Develop and apply options appraisal methodologies to create strategies to improve portfolio performance/value - including lease extensions and alternative commercial strategies
• Structure and lead complex commercial and legal negotiations, ensuring Peabody’s interests are protected and value is maximised
• Provide strategic oversight of programme delivery, budgets, risks and approvals in line with corporate governance and regulatory requirements
• Lead resident and stakeholder engagement strategies for affected assets, ensuring clear communication and compliance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, purchasers, advisors and internal stakeholders
• Lead on delivery of deals through to handover including managing data sharing and handover through the process
• Lead, develop and motivate a high‑performing team, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

What you’ll need

• A strong track record of portfolio optimisation, lifecycle Planning, and option appraisal methodologies, managing portfolio disposals and commercial/legal negotiations.
• Ability to interpret and apply asset performance data, risk assessments, and option appraisals to inform strategic planning and delivery.
• Experience of leading negotiations on contracts for acquisition or sale, leasehold extension and overseeing detailed due diligence. Proven track record of leading on and concluding complex negotiations that have led to positive outcomes.
• A proven track record of building and managing effective relationships with leaders, peers, colleagues, partners and external stakeholders.
• Experience of successfully leading, managing and coaching employees
• A proven track record of preparing and delivering persuasive, high quality, written and verbal reports and presentations within the organisation up to Board level and externally
• Ability to think strategically, be able to lead cross-functional teams, and have excellent commercial acumen

Desirable:

• Possession of an appropriate professional (RICS or CIOB) qualification is desirable but not essential
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent and have experience of a senior leadership role in either in the private or Registered Provider sector is desirable but not essential 

Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What We Offer 

• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year 
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Closing date: 15th June 2026 at midnight. However, we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 
Interview Dates: We will be conducting interviews on 29th and 30th June 2026 via Teams with second stage interviews taking place on the 9th July 2026 in person at our Head Office on Westminster Bridge Road, London. 

If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer