Corporate functions & head office recruitment, exclusively for real estate

Madison Hive is a specialist real estate recruitment consultancy focused on the corporate and operational roles that sit at the centre of high-performing property organisations.

The Hive, as we affectionately call it, was created to reflect how modern organisations operate - as interconnected systems of specialist roles. Like a hive, each function has a clear purpose, distinct expertise, and an important role to play in keeping the whole business moving.

We work exclusively within real estate, partnering with developers, investors, asset managers, operators and property companies to support the teams that enable effective decision-making, governance and commercial delivery.  

Madison Hive is an ambitious and growing business, combining the energy and focus of a newer consultancy with the depth, credibility and market reach of the Madison Group.

Who we work with

What we do

We recruit solely for real estate businesses, within core corporate and operational functions, including:

HR

HR Business Partner · HR Manager · HR Advisor · Payroll · Learning & Development · Compensation & Benefits · HR Administration

FINANCE

Financial Controller · Finance Manager · Financial Accountant · FP&A · Property Management Accounts · Credit Control · Fund Control · Treasury · Tax · Finance Administration

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Marketing Manager · PR Manager · Communications Manager · Digital & Social Executives · Marketing Assistants

ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS

Executive Assistant · Personal Assistant · Team Assistant · Front of House · Operations Manager · General Manager · Company Secretary

Our real estate heritage

Madison Hive forms part of the wider Madison Group - a specialist real estate recruitment platform spanning Madison Berkeley, Madison Lincoln and Madison Hive.

Across the group, we bring deep sector knowledge, long-standing market relationships and more than 200 years of combined experience in real estate recruitment.

This heritage underpins our understanding of how real estate organisations are structured, how leadership teams operate and how corporate and operational functions support performance.  

While Madison Hive is focused on corporate and operational recruitment, our position within the Madison Group allows clients to access specialist real estate recruitment support across functions and levels when required, ensuring continuity and joined-up insight as organisations evolve.

Our Approach

Real estate first

We work exclusively in real estate, so we understand asset-heavy organisations, investment structures, governance and reporting cycles — not just job titles or generic support functions.

Market-connected

We draw on a well-established real estate network, supported by targeted market mapping, to identify the right operations and support professionals for each role — and to understand where they sit in the market and how open they may be to a move. This allows us to work with precision and pace, rather than relying on generic advertising or broad CV trawls.

Pace without compromise

We know operational hires often sit on critical paths. Our process is built for speed, responsiveness and momentum — without sacrificing quality.

A considered, representative process

We know operational hires often sit on critical paths. Our process is built for speed, responsiveness and momentumOur search process is deliberately thorough and tailored to each assignment. We take the time to understand the organisation, its culture, values and ambitions, ensuring the way the role and business are represented in the market reflects the standards of the client we are recruiting for. — without sacrificing quality.

Market Insight & benchmarking

Alongside search, we provide informed market insight on remuneration and role positioning for specialist and niche corporate functions within real estate. Our understanding of where roles sit in the market helps clients calibrate expectations, attract the right talent and make confident hiring decisions.

Close long-term partnerships

As an ambitious and growing consultancy, we work closely with our clients and dedicate meaningful time to every search, operating as a natural extension of internal teams. While Madison Hive is a newer business, our work is underpinned by the Madison Group’s long-established real estate heritage, deep sector knowledge and extensive network.

Clients value our connected view of the real estate talent market, often using us as a sounding board beyond individual hires.  We support real estate businesses over time — from one-off appointments to wider team build-outs — bringing continuity, responsiveness and a practical, market-aware approach.
As part of the wider Madison Group, we work closely with our sister businesses so clients can access specialist real estate recruitment support across all functions and levels when required, providing joined-up insight as organisations evolve.


How we work with clients & candidates

For clients, we provide focused, informed recruitment support for corporate and operational roles within real estate, grounded in market intelligence and shaped by an understanding of how organisations operate in practice.  

For candidates, we take a long-term, career-led approach, offering selective representation, clear communication and access to opportunities aligned to experience, skills and trajectory. Our connected view of the market allows us to act as a trusted point of reference as careers develop.

How can we help?

Whether you are hiring within your corporate or operational teams, planning future roles, or exploring career opportunities within real estate, we’re always happy to have a conversation.

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