Overview
Build the future with Lidl. Our Acquisitions Graduate programme rotates through our Acquisitions and Real Estate departments, learning how we source, assess and secure the best retail sites in a competitive market. You’ll solve complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, following a structured training programme that gives real-world experience and exposure to the full development cycle from site selection through planning, stakeholder management and operational excellence.
What you'll do
* Develop acquisitions expertise and skills
* Spend time in our Retail, Logistics and Real Estate teams, giving you broad knowledge of our business
* Learn how a rapidly growing retail business operates from the ground up
* Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible difference to our business
* Gain exposure to a national Real Estate team and learn the market inside out
* Understand how a successful Real Estate team operates and what skills you need to thrive
What you'll need
* A minimum 2:2 degree awarded in 2024, 2025 or 2026, but must graduate by September 2026
* Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1 February 2026
* To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis
* Be a true people person with energy, passion, resilience and adaptability
* Ability to communicate confidently across all levels of the business
* A passion for being part of a team and the ability to work independently
* Self-motivation and determination to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging environment
* A desire to learn and develop new skills while challenging yourself in your work
* Be assertive and confident
* Live or be able to commute within one hour to our regional locations or Head Office, and be willing to travel nationwide as required
* Be able to attend the assessment day on 01.12.2025
What you'll receive
* 30 days holiday (pro rata)
* 10% in-store discount
* Company Car
* Pension scheme
* Discounted Gym
* Plus additional perks
* 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance
You’re Lidl like us. 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.
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.
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. You will need to live or relocate within a commutable distance from the Real Estate Office you apply to.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Business Development and Sales
Industries
* Retail
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