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Client: Lidl

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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12.05.2025

26.06.2025

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. You will be involved in the full asset lifecycle from initial site identification, negotiation, and acquisition of land/sites. You will lead a professional team through the planning process, obtaining satisfactory consents, supporting the construction phase, and ongoing asset management. Developing relationships with key third parties such as landlords, tenants, local authorities, agents, and developers is essential.
This role offers ownership of the full development and planning processes from concept to completion, requiring excellent communication and negotiation skills, multi-tasking abilities, and the capacity to meet tight deadlines.
We support our teams with big ambitions, providing opportunities for progression. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive and succeed in your career here.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package supporting your well-being and personal life, and a minimum presence of 3 days per week at our Gravesend (Northfleet) Property Office or in your designated area.
Note: This role is internally titled Senior Acquisitions Consultant.

• Identify, negotiate, and acquire freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores.
• Undertake site inspections, development appraisals, and manage legal and planning due diligence.
• Manage planning application lifecycle from submission to discharge of conditions.
• Lead all expansion, relocation, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants, and developers.
• Drive the full development and planning process from concept to completion.
• Manage real estate assets of freehold and leasehold properties.

• A self-starting drive and proactive attitude.
• Degree-level education (minimum 2:2), preferably in a relevant discipline.
• Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property, or town planning.
• MRICS qualification (preferred).
• Strong negotiation skills and a well-established network.
• Sound legal and commercial property knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel across the UK.

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Sabbatical
• Company Car
• Pension scheme
• Additional perks

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