UK & Ireland Property & Development Leader

Taco Bell ONEUROPE (UK & Europe); Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension with 11% company contribution

Private healthcare

Annual leave 25–30 days

Parental leave

Wellbeing reimbursement

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Taco Bell UK & Ireland is seeking a seasoned Property & Development Lead to drive the UK & Ireland estate strategy, including development, acquisitions, and facilities management across the network.

You will manage site sourcing, IRR/P&L analyses, lease negotiations, and portfolio reporting, while leading cross-functional teams to ensure brand standards and profitable growth. Travel across the UK&I is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-qualification experience in multi-site retail, F&B, or hospitality property.
• Proven track record of acquiring new sites across formats, with favorable terms.
• Estates and lease management experience including rent reviews, renewals, dilapidations, and portfolio reporting.
• Working knowledge of facilities and maintenance management, including PPM compliance.
• Strong commercial and financial judgement, with site economics, IRR, and P&L modelling.
• Confident influencing with franchise partners and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the UK&I development plan across equity and franchise, sourcing and negotiating new sites.
• Prepare sites for board approvals with IRR and P&L modelling and franchise consultation.
• Maintain estate data, leases, and reporting; optimize portfolio and costs.
• Own facilities management across the estate, ensuring maintenance on time and within budget.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Operations, Legal, Brand, People, and Global teams.

Skills

Commercial acumen

IRR analysis

P&L modelling

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Cross-functional

Travel flexibility

Negotiation

Job description

Taco Bell UK & Ireland is seeking a seasoned Property & Development Lead to drive the UK & Ireland estate strategy, including development, acquisitions, and facilities management across the network.

You will manage site sourcing, IRR/P&L analyses, lease negotiations, and portfolio reporting, while leading cross-functional teams to ensure brand standards and profitable growth. Travel across the UK&I is expected.