Senior Property Acquisitions Manager (Kent) - Comprehensive Benefits Package (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Property Acquisitions Manager for Kent, responsible for expanding and managing their portfolio. This role includes site identification, negotiation, and asset management, requiring strong communication and negotiation skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a company car and generous holiday allowance, and supports career progression.

Benefits

35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Sabbatical

Company Car

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proactive attitude and drive to succeed.
• Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, or town planning essential.
• MRICS qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, negotiate, and acquire freehold and leasehold deals for new stores.
• Oversee planning application processes from submission to approval.
• Manage real estate assets.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational

Analytical

Education

Degree (2:2 minimum)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Senior Property Acquisitions Manager (Kent) - Comprehensive Benefits Package (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone

Client:

Lidl

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Summary
£62,000- £90,000 per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re assertive, adaptable, and always willing to go the extra mile. Just like you.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to be responsible for the expansion and management of our portfolio in East Sussex and Kent, involving the full asset lifecycle from initial site identification, negotiation, and land/site acquisition. You will lead a professional team through planning, securing consent, supporting construction, and ongoing asset management. Developing relationships with landlords, tenants, local authorities, agents, and developers is key.
This role offers ownership of development and planning from concept to completion, requiring excellent communication and negotiation skills, multitasking, and meeting tight deadlines.
Lidl supports career progression with training and a generous benefits package aimed at well-being and work-life balance.
Note: You will be expected to work at our Gravesend (Northfleet) Property Office or in your designated area at least 3 days per week.
Internally, this role is called Senior Acquisitions Consultant.

What you'll do
Identify, negotiate, and acquire freehold and leasehold deals for new stores. Manage site inspections, development appraisals, legal and planning due diligence. Oversee planning application processes from submission to approval. Lead expansion, relocation, and infrastructure projects. Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants, and developers. Drive full development and planning from concept to completion. Manage real estate assets.

What you'll need
A proactive attitude and drive to succeed. Degree (2:2 minimum), preferably relevant to the role. Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property, or town planning is essential. MRICS qualification is preferred. Strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.

What you'll receive
35 days holiday (pro rata), 10% in-store discount, Sabbatical, Company Car, Pension scheme, and additional perks.
Lidl values diversity and inclusion. Join us to grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Apply now to start your journey with Lidl. Note: Applications close early if the vacancy is filled.