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Corporate functions & head office recruitment exclusively for real estate

At Madison Hive we specialise in recruiting the corporate and head office functions that sit at the centre of real estate organisations.  

We work with developers, investors, asset managers, operators and property companies to hire the operational and support roles that underpin commercial performance — from finance and HR to marketing, executive support and wider business operations.

Our approach is analytical, market-led and commercially grounded, ensuring searches are shaped by the realities of the role, the organisation and the wider market.

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

As part of the Madison Group - a specialist real estate recruitment platform spanning Madison Berkeley, Madison Lincoln and Madison Hive - we draw on deep sector knowledge, an exceptional network and more than 200 years of combined experience. This heritage underpins our understanding of how real estate businesses operate and enables us to deliver informed, role-relevant shortlists with confidence and precision.

Senior Team at Madison Hive - Corporate Functions and Head Office Recruitment for Real Estate

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 can we help?

If you are hiring within your corporate or operational teams (or thinking ahead about future roles) and want a recruiter who understands real estate from the inside out, we’d be happy to talk.

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