Acquisitions Consultant (Hiring Immediately)

LIDL; Chalton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in the UK is seeking an Acquisitions Consultant to manage the full acquisition cycle and support the expansion projects. You will need strong negotiating and communication skills, alongside a degree in a relevant discipline. This role offers a salary between £45,000 - £60,000 and benefits such as 35 days holiday and a company car. Join a diverse and inclusive team, making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Ongoing training

Company Car

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in retail acquisitions is preferable.
• Ideally, working towards or recently qualified MRICS preferably with experience in acquisitions and planning.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, negotiating, and acquiring freehold and leasehold deals.
• Undertake site inspections and manage site due diligence.
• Support on planning applications from original submission to consent.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities and developers.
• Drive the full development and planning process from concept to completion.

Skills

Strong negotiating skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Sound commercial acumen

A highly analytical mind

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Flexibility to travel throughout the UK

Ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines

Education

Degree-level educated or comparable qualification

Recently qualified MRICS

Job description

Overview

Based out of our regional property office in Luton, you will be expected to be in the office or in your patch a minimum of 3 to 4 days a week.

What you'll do

• Identifying, negotiating, and acquiring freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores with support from the Regional Head of Property or Senior Acquisitions Consultant
• Undertake site inspections, development appraisals, manage site, legal and planning due diligence on all opportunities with support from the Regional Head of Property or Senior Acquisitions Consultant
• Support on planning applications from original submission through to consent and discharge of conditions with support from the Property Team
• Assisting 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 with regular support from The Regional Head of Property

At the heart of turning our ambitious expansion plans into reality lies our dynamic Luton Property Department. As an Acquisitions Consultant, you will be involved in the full acquisition cycle from initial planning, through to ongoing asset management, across the Northern Home Counties. You will be developing relationships with key third parties along the way such as landlords and developers. Working in a unique environment like ours, you can expect and look forward to driving 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 get full support and training from the Regional Head of Property and other members of the Property Team.

What you'll need

• Degree-level educated or comparable qualification ideally in a relevant discipline
• Ideally, working towards or recently qualified MRICS preferably with experience in acquisitions and planning
• Experience working in retail acquisitions is preferable
• Strong negotiating skills
• Sound commercial 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

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Ongoing training
• Company Car
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

Additional information

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.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Job Description Summary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car