Group Acquisition Director

JMK Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing hospitality company in London is seeking a strategic leader to manage hotel acquisitions and oversee project delivery. With ownership over high-impact projects and direct reporting to the Board of Directors, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future growth of the business. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in hotel acquisitions, strong financial skills, and a degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 7+ years senior experience in hotel acquisitions, real estate investment, or development.
• Track record of identifying and delivering multi-million-pound transactions.
• Deep knowledge of hotel operations and franchise agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Group’s acquisition and growth strategy.
• Own the full acquisitions process, from feasibility studies to legal completion.
• Manage relationships with franchisors ensuring brand standards are met.

Skills

Senior experience in hotel acquisitions

Financial acumen

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or Hospitality Management

MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

JMK Group is in an exciting period of growth and expansion, delivering a pipeline of landmark new-build hotels and enhancing an already thriving portfolio.

We’re looking for a strategic leader to join our senior team and take ownership of acquisitions that will define the future of our business.

This is a rare career opportunity— a role where you will lead the full lifecycle of acquisitions, from identifying and evaluating opportunities to negotiating, financing, and delivering high-value hotel projects.

You will also oversee existing assets, ensuring they perform at their optimum.

What You’ll Do

• Shape Strategy — Develop and deliver the Group’s acquisition and growth strategy.
• Lead Deals — Own the full acquisitions process, from feasibility studies and valuations to legal completion.
• Franchise & Brand Management — Manage relationships with franchisors (IHG, Marriott, Hilton) ensuring brand standards are met and optimised.
• Project Leadership — Oversee site selection, design, development, and delivery of new-build hotels.
• Asset Management — Drive performance of the existing portfolio.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years senior experience in hotel acquisitions, real estate investment, or development.
• Track record of identifying and delivering multi-million-pound transactions.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in valuation, modelling, and due diligence.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and leadership skills.
• Deep knowledge of hotel operations and franchise agreements.
• Degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or Hospitality Management; MBA preferred.

Why This Role is Unique

• Direct reporting to the Board of Directors.
• Ownership of high-impact acquisition and development projects.
• Opportunity to work with global hotel brands and leading industry partners.
• A platform to directly influence the future growth of a hospitality group on an upward trajectory.

This is more than a role — it’s a chance to lead transformation.