Senior Acquisitions Manager

£62,000 - £90,000 per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re assertive, adaptable, and always willing to go the extra mile.

Just like you.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to be responsible for the expansion and management of our portfolio across the Southeast of the Country, you will be involved in the full asset lifecycle from initial site identification, negotiation, and acquisition of land/sites, you will be responsible for leading a professional team through the planning process obtaining satisfactory consents, through to supporting the construction phase and ongoing asset management. You will be developing relationships with key third parties along the way such as landlords, tenants, local authorities, agents, and developers to name a few.

You will be based out of our regional property office in Gravesend, Kent, you can expect and look forward to ownership of the full development and planning processes from concept to completion, which means exceptional communication and negotiation skills are crucial, as is the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines!

You will be expected to be in the office 1 day a week and out in your patch a minimum of 3 days a week.

“To keep in Line with company structure this role will be called Senior Acquisitions Consultant internally”.

What you’ll do:

• Identifying, negotiating and acquiring freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores – you will enjoy creating opportunities
• Undertake site inspections, development appraisals, manage site, legal and planning due diligence on all opportunities
• Manage planning applications from original submission, through to consent and discharge of conditions
• Leading all expansion, relocation and improvement projects to our current infrastructure
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants and developers
• Driving the full development and planning process from initial concept to final completion
• Real estate management of our freehold and leasehold assets
• Train and develop members of the Property Team.

What you’ll need:

• A self-starting drive to succeed, a get up and go attitude
• Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property or town planning is essential for this role
• A well networked individual with refined negotiating skills
• Sound commercial property and legal acumen
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A highly analytical mind
• The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the UK

What you’ll receive:

This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £62,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience) with 35 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) you will also get a fully expensed company car. We also recognise that different people value different benefits, based on different lifestyles, and needs, which is why we offer arrange of additional benefits including but not limited to:

• Fully expensed Company Car
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve.

To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl, and apply now.

You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.