Acquisition & Development Manager

Bright Horizons UK; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care services company is seeking an experienced Acquisition and Development Manager to drive growth by sourcing and acquiring sites for new nursery developments. This hybrid role offers a salary starting from £40,000 and car allowance. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in property acquisition, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a relevant degree. Flexible working and various discounts are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working

Discounted childcare

Retail and leisure discounts

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property acquisition and development.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research new property opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with developers and agents.
• Lead due diligence and feasibility assessments.
• Negotiate leases and purchase agreements.
• Prepare business cases for board approval.

Skills

Property acquisition

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of planning requirements

Strong commercial awareness

Education

Relevant degree in Property/Development

Post graduate degree

Chartered Member of MRICS (or working towards)

Job description

Acquisition and Development Manager (Property)

Salary: From £40,000 + car allowance
Hours: 37.5 per week | Hybrid (Northampton HO & London office)

Bright Horizons UK is seeking an experienced Acquisition and Development Manager to drive growth by sourcing and acquiring sites for new nursery developments, conversions, and fit-outs.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research new property opportunities, including acquisitions.
• Build strong relationships with developers, agents, and investors.
• Lead due diligence, feasibility assessments, and financial modelling.
• Negotiate leases and purchase agreements.
• Prepare business cases for board approval and oversee development to opening.
• Monitor performance of new sites post-opening.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in property acquisition and development (education, retail, or leisure preferred).
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of planning requirements and L&T law.
• Degree in Property/Development and ideally MRICS (or working towards).
• Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, post graduate degree, and professional qualification in Property/Development
• Evidence of continuous professional development (essential)
• Chartered Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) (or working towards) (desirable)
• Full, clean driving licence (essential)

Why Bright Horizons

• Flexible working & holiday entitlements
• Discounted childcare
• Retail & leisure discounts
• Wellbeing resources
• Great Place to Work for 17 years running

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS

We look forward to receiving your application!

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