Property Strategy Manager

Tesco; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a proactive leader to drive cross-functional projects that shape its property portfolio. In this role, you will collaborate across teams to ensure strategic initiatives and financial requirements are met. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and communication skills, as well as significant experience in managing spatial data. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual bonus, private medical insurance, and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Generous maternity and paternity leave

24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Exceptional numerical and analytical skills to turn complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong data visualization skills to present trends effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of retail performance analysis to inform investment decisions.
• Significant experience in locational and spatial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the annual Estate Review by analyzing data to recommend actions.
• Lead cross-functional projects aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop space strategies for stores.
• Own the Property Strategy for the store estate and identify optimization opportunities.
• Monitor workload and help set priorities for resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and systems.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Data visualization

Communication skills

Retail performance analysis

Experience with locational/spatial data

Education

Relevant degree (Geography, Property, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics)

Job description

Tesco UK • Shire Park, Kestral Way, Welwyn Garden City • Permanent • Apply by 05-Jan-2026

We're looking for a proactive leader to drive cross-functional projects that shape the future of our property portfolio. In this role, you'll collaborate with teams across the business to deliver strategic initiatives, ensure financial requirements are met, and create innovative solutions that support long-term growth.

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

• Shape the future of our estate by delivering the annual Estate Review-bringing insight from catchment, financial, and property data to spot trends and recommend actions at both store and estate level.
• Lead exciting cross-functional projects aligned to our strategic blueprint, such as car park and PFS initiatives, driving innovation and collaboration across teams.
• Partner with key stakeholders including SRM, Customer Insight, and Channels (including Online) to ensure every store has the right space strategy-inside and out.
• Own the Property Strategy for our store estate, identifying opportunities for estate management, disposals, and asset optimisation, and working closely with Location Planning and Assets & Estates through governance processes.
• Plan for success by monitoring workload, identifying resource needs, and collaborating with leadership to set priorities-helping deliver the vision of the Head of Property Strategy & Planning.
• Drive continuous improvement by spotting opportunities to enhance our ways of working-whether through better processes, training, tools, or systems.

You will need

• Exceptional numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong data visualization capabilities to bring trends and recommendations to life.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in delivering engaging presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of retail performance analysis, combining property, catchment, and financial data to inform strategic investment decisions.
• Significant experience working with locational and/or spatial data, ideally supported by a relevant degree (e.g., Geography, Property, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics).
• A broad understanding of financial metrics and how they influence successful investment decisions.

About us

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