Lease Manager - UK&IE

H&M group; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global fashion company as a Lease Manager in London. You'll manage store portfolios, negotiate lease contracts, and collaborate with various teams to support long-term growth. This role requires strong negotiation and planning skills, along with a deep understanding of the retail market.

Benefits

Employee discounts across all H&M Group brands

Participation in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP)

Extensive global development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in leasing or real estate within the UK & Ireland retail market.
• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of lease contracts.

Responsibilities

• Managing the store portfolio and negotiating lease contracts.
• Coordinating with various functions before finalizing negotiations.
• Engaging with stakeholders across functions for project planning.

Skills

Negotiation

Planning

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Job description

As a Lease Manager, you will be responsible for planning and executing the portfolio strategy in your assigned region, undertaking negotiations, and establishing collaboration across expansion functions on strategy and projects. You will work closely with the Expansion Manager and manage the store portfolio, including new stores and lease actions for existing stores.

Your role is crucial in enabling long-term growth, representing H&M positively and inspiringly, in alignment with our values, to current and potential business partners.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the store portfolio in a specific geographic region, negotiating lease contracts with property owners to secure the best deals and support long-term growth.
• Recommending business cases concerning market strategy, location requirements, commercial ideas, store configuration, and legal and economic terms, and presenting these for approval by country management.
• Coordinating collaboratively with other functions (construction, store design, accounting, HR, marketing, merchandising, visual, security, etc.) before finalizing negotiations.
• Facilitating the legal and construction processes to secure the best deals, considering local requirements and dependencies.
• Optimizing and improving the existing portfolio to ensure it remains commercially competitive within the area.
• Negotiating lease actions for existing stores, including breaks, terminations, lease extensions, and rent reductions.
• Engaging with stakeholders across functions to ensure their input in project planning and service delivery.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will collaborate with Legal, Construction, Facilities, and Accounts teams, providing insights and recommendations to ensure successful expansion.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for candidates with…

• At least 3 years of experience in leasing, real estate, or a similar role within the UK & Ireland retail market.
• A good understanding of retail customers, lease contracts, legal requirements, and business drivers.
• Alignment with H&M’s values and culture.
• Strong planning and execution skills with a self-motivated approach.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to drive short- and long-term goals.
• Clear and inspiring communication skills.
• Open-mindedness, flexibility, and adaptability.
• An omni customer service mindset.
• Attention to detail, with strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.

WHO WE ARE

H&M Group is a global fashion company committed to blending exceptional design, affordability, and sustainability. Our goal is to make fashion accessible to many, with our customers at the center of all decisions.

Our team comprises passionate, talented colleagues sharing a culture rooted in our values. Together, we aim to lead the fashion industry towards inclusivity and sustainability.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

We offer a vibrant, welcoming environment with attractive benefits and extensive global development opportunities. Employees enjoy discounts across all H&M Group brands, including H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, and Afound, as well as participation in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP).

JOIN US

Our strength lies in our inclusive culture, strong values, and growth opportunities. Most importantly, it’s our people who define us.

If your experience, skills, and ambitions align with this role, apply via our career site by May 18, 2025, and discuss your application with your current manager. This is a permanent position based at our Support Office in London, reporting to the Expansion Manager.

Take the next step in your career with us. The journey starts here.

*We are committed to a fair and equitable recruitment process based on competency. Please do not attach a cover letter with your application.