Senior Acquisition Manager

£77,000* - £103,400 per annum* | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

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 of our portfolio across North London. You will be involved in the full asset lifecycle from initial site identification, negotiation, and acquisition of land/sites, forming an integral part of a professional team leading sites through the planning process, obtaining satisfactory consents, supporting the construction phase, and ongoing asset management.

You will be developing relationships with key third parties along the way such as landlords, tenants, local authorities, agents, and developers. You will be based out of our regional property office at New Battersea Power Station office, and can expect ownership of the full development and planning processes from concept to completion, which means exceptional communication and negotiation skills are crucial, as is the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines!

You will be expected to be in the office or in your patch a minimum of 3 to 4 days a week.

What you'll do:

• Identifying, negotiating and acquiring freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores – you will enjoy creating opportunities
• Undertake site inspections, development appraisals, manage site, legal and planning due diligence on all opportunities
• Manage planning applications from original submission, through to consent and discharge of conditions
• Leading all expansion, relocation and improvement projects to our current infrastructure
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants and developers
• Driving the full development and planning process from initial concept to final completion
• Real estate management of our freehold and leasehold assets
• Train and develop members of the Property Team

What you'll need:

• A self-starting drive to succeed, a get up and go attitude
• Degree-level education (2:2 minimum) ideally in a relevant discipline
• Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property or town planning is essential for this role
• Ideally MRICS qualified
• A well networked individual with refined negotiating skills
• Sound commercial property and legal acumen
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A highly analytical mind
• The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the UK

What you'll receive:

• Fully expensed Company Car
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

*Includes 10% non contractual London Weighting

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl, and apply now.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.