Lease and Portfolio Manager - GB/IE in London

As a Lease Manager, you will be responsible to plan and execute the portfolio strategy in your assigned region, undertake negotiations and set a foundation for collaboration and alignment across expansion functions on strategy and projects. You will work within the Expansion function, very close with the Expansion Manager, and together with the team you will manage the store portfolio which includes both new stores as well as lease actions for existing stores. Your role is key in enabling long term growth, presenting H&M in a positive and inspiring way, in accordance with our values, to current and potential business partners.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the store portfolio in a specific geographic region, negotiating lease contracts with property owners, with a view to enabling long term growth and profitability.
• Obtain the best possible deal terms for lease actions for existing stores (breaks, terminations, lease term, extensions, rent reductions) and new stores.
• Recommend business case in terms of market strategy, location requirements, commercial idea, configuration of space, economic and legal terms and present ready negotiated business cases for approval by country management.
• Coordinate in a positive and collaborative way with other functions before finalizing the negotiations (construction, store design, accounting, HR, marketing, merchandising, visual, security, etc.).
• Support to facilitate the best deal through the legal and construction process, taking into consideration local requirements and dependencies.
• Optimize and improve the existing portfolio and ensure that the portfolio is commercially competitive in the geographic area.
• Cross collaboration and involvement of all other needed stakeholders, securing their input in the project time plan and service scope delivery.
• Support ad hoc business needs and strategies where Leasing collaboration is required/valuable.

Who you’ll work with:

In this role, you will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure the successful expansion of the business. You will work closely with Legal, Construction and Facilities, and Accounts teams, providing key insights and recommendations.

Who you are:

We are looking for people with:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in leasing, real estate or a similar role within the UK & IE retail market.
• A good understanding of retail customer, lease contracts and legal requirements and Business drivers.
• Demonstrated record of successful lease negotiation, renewals, and rent escalation leading to optimised portfolio performance.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with internal teams and external partners.
• An agile mindset and strong adaptability to changes.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple lease agreements concurrently.

Who we are:

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Why you’ll love working here:

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP.

Join us:

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, apply by sending your application through the career site as soon as possible but no later than January 23, 2026. This is a full-time permanent position. The position is based in our Support Office in London and reports to the Expansion Manager. Our flexible work policy provides the opportunity to work remotely one day per week, promoting work-life balance and productivity. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.