What you'll do
1. Identifying, negotiating, and acquiring freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores with support from the Regional Head of Property or Senior Acquisitions Consultant
2. Undertake site inspections, development appraisals, manage site, legal and planning due diligence on all opportunities with support from the Regional Head of Property or Senior Acquisitions Consultant
3. Managing planning applications from original submission through to consent and discharge of conditions with support from the Property Team
4. Assisting all expansion, relocation, and improvement projects to our current infrastructure
5. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants, and developers
6. Driving the full development and planning process from initial concept to final completion with regular support from The Regional Head of Property.
7. Real estate management of our freehold and leasehold assets
What you'll need
8. Degree-level educated or comparable qualification (2:2 minimum) ideally in a relevant discipline
9. Ideally, working towards or recently qualified MRICS preferably with experience in acquisitions and planning
10. Experience working in retail acquisitions is preferable
11. Strong negotiating skills
12. Sound commercial acumen
13. Excellent communication and organisational skills
14. A highly analytical mind
15. The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines
16. Strong Microsoft Office skills
17. A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the UK
What you'll receive
18. 35 days holiday (pro rata)
19. Company Car
20. 10% in-store discount
21. Sabbatical
22. Enhanced family leave
23. Pension scheme
24. Plus, more of the perks you deserve!
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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