Salary: £62,000 - £90,000 per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
Company Overview: 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.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to be responsible for the expansion and management of our portfolio across the Southeast of the Country. You will be involved in the full asset lifecycle from initial site identification, negotiation, and acquisition of land/sites. You will be responsible for leading a professional team 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 in Gravesend, Kent. You can expect and look forward to 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 1 day a week and out in your patch a minimum of 3 days a week.
Job Title: Senior Acquisitions Consultant
Responsibilities:
* Identifying, negotiating and acquiring freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores.
* Undertake site inspections, development appraisals, and manage site, legal, and planning due diligence on all opportunities.
* Manage planning applications from original submission through to consent and discharge of conditions.
* Lead all expansion, relocation, and improvement projects to our current infrastructure.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants, and developers.
* Drive the full development and planning process from initial concept to final completion.
* Manage real estate of our freehold and leasehold assets.
* Train and develop members of the Property Team.
Requirements:
* A self-starting drive to succeed, a get-up-and-go attitude.
* Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property, or town planning is essential.
* 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:
This isn't just getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £62,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience) with 35 days' holiday per year (pro rata) and a fully expensed company car. We also recognize that different people value different benefits based on different lifestyles and needs, which is why we offer a range of additional benefits including:
* Fully expensed Company Car
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Pension scheme
* Plus, more of the perks you deserve.
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.
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.
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.
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