Property Research Manager

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in the UK is seeking a Property Research Manager to support its Property Strategy & Planning team. This role focuses on leading store investment insights and delivering competitor intelligence to inform strategic decision-making. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and SQL, and experience in retail insight or property strategy. The company offers flexible working arrangements, allowing for a blend of office and remote work, championing inclusivity and support for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail insight or property strategy.
• Experience with geospatial analysis and location planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead store investment insight analysis and develop review frameworks.
• Deliver competitor intelligence through monitoring and impact assessments.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in SQL

Excellent communication

Storytelling ability

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Tools

GIS

Alteryx

CACI

Job description

Help us shape the future of Tesco’s store estate!
We’re looking for a Property Research Manager to join our Property Strategy & Planning team. In this pivotal role, you’ll influence investment decisions and provide competitor insight that drives our store network strategy.

• Lead Store Investment Insight
  Analyse remodel and refit programmes, assess financial performance, customer impact, and operational outcomes. Develop post-investment review frameworks and create compelling dashboards to inform senior stakeholders.
• Deliver Competitor Intelligence
  Monitor competitor activity across the retail landscape, identify trends, and produce impact assessments and strategic reports to guide estate planning.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and SQL.
• Excellent communication and storytelling ability – turning complex data into actionable insights.
• Proven experience in retail insight, property strategy, or competitor analysis.
• Experience with geospatial analysis and location planning tools (e.g., GIS, Alteryx, CACI) is highly desirable.
• Commercially astute with a strategic mindset and strong stakeholder management skills.

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award‑winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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