Head of Acquisitions

Solv Talent; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail brand is seeking a Head of Acquisitions to lead and drive UK-wide strategic property expansion. This role involves developing a comprehensive growth strategy, identifying high-priority markets, and negotiating favorable lease terms with landlords. Candidates should have 3-5+ years in retail site acquisition and strong analytical skills. The position offers generous benefits including a holiday allowance and staff discounts while working in a collaborative and high-energy environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Staff discount

Exclusive retail-partner perks

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in retail site acquisition.
• Proven track record of negotiating favorable terms.
• Ability to interpret complex market data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive UK-wide expansion strategy.
• Identify high-priority markets and analyse current site performance.
• Negotiate lease terms and purchase agreements.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Negotiating terms

Proficiency in real estate software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration or related

Job description

Head of Acquisitions – Retail Expansion (UK-wide)

Full-time | £Negotiable

Are you ready to lead strategic property expansion for a fast-growing retail brand? A dynamic and ambitious retail business – operating nationally and opening new flagship locations across the UK – is seeking a Head of Acquisitions to define, drive and deliver its next phase of store growth.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and implement a comprehensive UK-wide expansion strategy, in line with the business’s growth ambitions.
• Identify high-priority markets and regions, analyse current site performance and refine location strategy for optimal returns.
• Create and manage a pipeline of new site opportunities aligned to annual opening targets.
• Source, evaluate and assess potential retail locations using demographic, economic and competitive data.
• Negotiate lease terms, purchase agreements and partner relationships with landlords, brokers and external agents.
• Oversee and coach external real estate agents to ensure excellent delivery, efficiency and alignment to the business’s objectives.
• Lead due diligence: site visits, planning reviews, financial modelling, risk analysis and legal/regulatory compliance.
• Manage acquisition budgets, forecast costs and track expenditure to ensure strategic goals are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Property, Finance, Marketing, Operations) to ensure seamless integration of new locations.
• Continuously monitor market trends, competitor activity and best-practice acquisition processes – and drive improvement.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree (Real Estate, Business Administration or related) or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years’ experience in retail site acquisition (or similar function) with a proven track record of negotiating favourable terms and securing optimal locations.
• Strong analytical skills : you can interpret complex market data, produce investment appraisal documentation and present business cases to senior leadership.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills : you’ll engage with landlords, brokers, internal stakeholders and external agents.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively across the UK, and manage a flexible workload.
• Proficiency in real estate software / tools and comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

What you’ll get

• An opportunity to shape the growth of a market-leading retail brand.
• Generous holiday allowance, pension scheme and other lifestyle benefits.
• Staff discount and other exclusive retail-partner perks.
• A collaborative, high-energy environment where you’ll work with senior leaders and directly influence the business’s success.

If you’re ready to step into a pivotal role where you’ll drive location strategy and deliver real impact, we’d love to hear from you.