Location Planning Manager

Tesco; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a strategic Location Planning Manager to lead store development across London and the South East. This role encompasses guiding major location decisions, driving strategic projects, and utilizing spatial data to inform key investment decisions. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in interpreting locational data and a strong ability to influence senior stakeholders. The position also offers a comprehensive benefits package including an annual bonus, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Maternity and adoption leave

Free virtual GP services

Qualifications

• Significant experience in locational and spatial data interpretation.
• Strong track record in presenting insights to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of location strategies for new store openings.
• Oversee catchment analysis and forecasting for investment decisions.

Skills

Interpreting locational data

Presenting insights to stakeholders

Job description

Tesco UK • Shire Park, Kestral Way, Welwyn Garden City • Temporary • Apply by 30-Jan-2026

We're looking for a strategic, commercially minded Location Planning Manager to lead our approach to store development across London and the South East. This is a high‑impact role at the heart of Tesco's property and growth agenda, shaping where and how we serve customers in one of our most dynamic regions. You'll guide major location decisions that influence the future of our estate. You'll combine analytical expertise with commercial awareness to ensure we invest in the right places, at the right time, for the right reasons.

What is in it for you

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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

You will be responsible for

• Leading the development of location strategies for new store openings, closures, relocations, and estate optimisation.
• Overseeing catchment analysis, impact modelling, and forecasting to support robust investment decisions.
• Driving strategic business projects that provide clear insight and direction to the Property team and the business, ensuring we remain agile to market changes, including potential acquisitions.
• Championing the use of spatial data, customer insight, and market intelligence to inform decision‑making.
• Identifying opportunities to improve team effectiveness through enhanced processes, tools, and training.Presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders with clarity, confidence, and impact.
• Building strong relationships across Property, Finance, Commercial, and other key functions to influence and support strategic initiatives.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on all location‑related matters.
• Ensuring all work aligns with our business code of conduct, acting with integrity, professionalism, and due diligence.

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You will need

• Significant experience working in a role that involves interpreting and applying locational and/or spatial data to drive commercial decisions.
• A strong track record of presenting insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders with clarity and influence.

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