Head of Residential Property

Head of Residential Property

Peterborough | Residential Conveyancing Leadership | Competitive Salary

Not every leadership role in conveyancing offers the opportunity to step back from fee earning and focus entirely on what really drives a successful department: people, strategy and growth.

This opportunity is for an experienced Residential Property Professional who has reached the stage of their career where they want to shape the future of a department rather than manage a personal caseload. Joining a well-established and progressive law firm, they will take the lead of a busy residential property team spanning multiple offices, providing direction, support and vision to a department that is already performing strongly and has ambitious plans for the future.

Based in Peterborough, this role offers the chance to work closely with teams across the firm's network, building relationships, sharing best practice and ensuring a consistent, high-quality client experience. You will become a visible and influential leader, helping to create an environment where people feel supported, developed and motivated to achieve their full potential.

The firm has built a reputation not only for delivering excellent legal services, but also for creating a workplace where employees can thrive. Collaboration, flexibility and work-life balance sit at the heart of its culture and team members are genuinely encouraged to succeed without sacrificing their personal lives.

As Head of Residential Property, you will be responsible for delivering the department's strategic objectives, driving performance and identifying opportunities for continued growth. A key part of the role will involve mentoring and developing junior colleagues, ensuring the next generation of conveyancing professionals has the guidance and support needed to progress their careers. Working closely with senior leadership and the business development team, you will also help strengthen the department's market presence and contribute to its ongoing commercial success.

This role will suit an accomplished residential conveyancing professional with significant experience within an SRA-regulated law firm. They will be a confident and respected leader, capable of bringing people together, inspiring high performance and building strong relationships across all levels of the business. Commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for developing others will be essential.

In return

The firm offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package,

• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• additional paid leave over the Christmas period
• a birthday day off each year
• flexible working arrangements
• private healthcare through BUPA
• a bonus scheme
• pension
• paid parking
• cash health plan
• electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• enhanced long-service benefits

For residential conveyancing leaders seeking a role where they can have a genuine impact, influence strategic decisions and help shape the future of a successful department, this represents an outstanding opportunity.

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