Partner, Head of Executive Office and Group Strategy

Founded in 1896, Knight Frank is a leading independent real‑estate consultancy based in London, operating worldwide.

Our focus is on partnership, integrity, client‑centricity, and an inclusive culture.

We are seeking a Partner, Head of Executive Office & Group Strategy to join the Head Office at 55 Baker Street, London.

The Head of Group Strategy & Executive Office is a senior leadership role working closely with the Senior Partner to shape, prioritise and drive the Group strategy and agenda, ensuring the partnership focuses on long‑term value.

In the next phase of growth, the role will articulate and evolve the Group’s overarching vision and strategic ambition, translate ambition into clear enterprise priorities, and ensure alignment across the global network.

• Enterprise‑wide perspective with deep understanding of partnership model, governance dynamics and global context.
• Proactive, forward‑looking, shaping agenda rather than reacting.
• High integrity, judgement and discretion in senior stakeholder environments.
• Influence‑led leadership, aligning and mobilising without formal authority.
• Strong communicator & collaborator, valuing diverse perspectives.
• Strategically selective, focusing on issues critical to long‑term success.
• Commercially sharp & analytically rigorous, capable of framing complex issues.
• Deeply curious, growth mindset, looking ahead and synthesising data.

• Strategic leadership at enterprise level with direct accountability for organization‑wide strategy.
• Trusted adviser to senior leaders, advising on high‑impact matters.
• Experience in top‑tier governance forums (Boards or executive committees), facilitating decision‑making.
• Successful work in partnership‑style or complex stakeholder environments, building influence and consensus.
• Leadership of major enterprise‑wide initiatives, with proven project management on complex matters.
• Strong strategic judgement, prioritisation, framing trade‑off issues.

• Reports to the Senior Partner & Group Chair and acts as Officer to the Group Executive Board.
• Collaborates closely with the Executive Office team, Global Head of Corporate Affairs, Senior Partner Communications, Group CFO, Group CPO, Regional strategic leaders, CRO, COO and CMO.
• Must interface with the Group CFO, Group CPO and other executives to ensure focus on Group strategic priorities.

• Group Strategy Development & Prioritisation – support Senior Partner in developing, evolving and integrating strategic agenda.
• Strategic Advisor to the Senior Partner – provide objective challenge and insight on critical matters.
• Global Connection, Integration & Transformation – shape major enterprise‑wide initiatives and ensure strategic coherence.
• Executive Governance & Leadership Effectiveness – ensure effective functioning of the Group Executive Board.
• Executive Office Leadership – lead the Executive Office team, setting expectations and developing capability.
• Senior Partner Matters and Initiatives – lead and coordinate high‑impact projects sponsored by the Senior Partner.
• Group Connectivity & Industry Influence – represent the Senior Partner, guide investment decisions and engage in industry forums.

Competitive salary.