Property Acquisitions Manager - South

BLACK SHEEP COFFEE LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Free coffee

30% discount on food & smoothies

Free breakfast in the office

Quarterly team socials

Office drinks fridge

Job summary

Black Sheep Coffee is seeking a Property Acquisitions Manager to source prime new locations across the Midlands and South of England, reporting to the Head of Acquisitions.

You will build strong relationships with franchisees, agents and landlords, conduct market research and site evaluations, prepare board-ready documentation, and lead lease negotiations with landlords while coordinating with franchising, property and finance teams for smooth handovers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial property acquisition experience.
• Strong UK property market network and negotiation skills.
• Ability to assess site feasibility and financial viability.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new locations for corporate and franchised sites.
• Build relationships with franchisees, agents, landlords and developers.
• Conduct market research and site evaluation with internal data platforms and modelling software.
• Prepare sites for property board review, organise documentation, and analyse terms.
• Lead lease negotiations and manage terms with landlords.
• Collaborate with franchising, property and finance teams for handovers.

Skills

Site sourcing

Lease negotiations

Relationship building

Financial analysis

Market research

Project management

Driving licence

Job description

Position: Property Acquisitions Manager

Location: Located within easy travel distance of our London office

Reports to: Head of Acquisitions

Department: Acquisitions

Salary: Up to £65,000

Position Overview:

Black Sheep Coffee is one of the UK’s fastest growing coffee brands, with over 120 UK sites as well as shops in the United States and UAE. We're challenging the coffee industry's status quo with our bold vision and premium products. As we continue to expand across the UK, we’re looking for a dedicated Acquisitions Manager to help drive our growth by securing prime new locations across the Midlands and South of England.

Responsibilities:

• Site Sourcing & Acquisition: Identify and secure new locations for both corporate and franchised sites, ensuring alignment with growth plans and brand strategy. This will involve being out in our target locations looking for opportunities on the ground, as well as reviewing openly marketed sites.
• Relationship Building: Build strong, long‑term relationships with franchisees, property agents, landlords and developers to access the best opportunities.
• Market Research & Site Evaluation: Conduct thorough research and analysis to ensure sites are suitable for the brand’s growth and visibility, supported by our existing in house data platforms and modelling software.
• Property Board: Prepare sites for property board review, organising documentation, specifying deal terms, analysing local competition and conducting financial analysis for review. Lead decision‑making discussions to secure new site sign‑offs.
• Lease Negotiation & Management: Manage lease negotiations to ensure favourable terms for Black Sheep Coffee while maintaining strong relationships with landlords.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with franchising, property, and finance teams to ensure seamless site handovers for build‑out and operational requirements.

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience in commercial property acquisition, site sourcing, and lease negotiations in retail or hospitality. Experience in drive thrus is beneficial.
• Strong network in the UK property market, with excellent relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong financial acumen and the ability to assess site feasibility.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self‑motivated and productive, ability to organise your own diary and generate useful meetings.
• Knowledge of UK property laws, lease structures, and planning requirements.
• Must own a car and hold a full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Free coffee - Barista made from any of our stores
• 30% discount on food & smoothies from any of our stores
• Free breakfast in the office and commercial coffee machine
• Quarterly team socials and a fully stocked office drinks fridge