* Join Our Team as a Senior Property Acquisition Manager
About Us
At Boots Hearingcare, we're passionate about improving lives through better hearing. We specialise in tailored solutions for hearing challenges, offering comprehensive assessments, expert fittings, and dedicated aftercare.
As part of the Boots family and the Sonova Group, we benefit from decades of expertise in developing and delivering industry-leading hearing aids and cochlear implants. With over 500 locations across the UK, we bring together exceptional customer care and innovative technology to help our customers experience the joy of better hearing now
About the Role:
We're looking for a highly experienced
Senior Property Acquisition Manager
to lead Boots Hearingcare's property strategy and shape the future of our retail network. Reporting to the Head of Property, you'll manage the full acquisition process- from market analysis and site selection through to negotiation, due diligence, and contract completion.
Working closely with Boots UK Estates, Project Management, and internal stakeholders across Operations, Finance, and Location Planning, you'll deliver new store openings, relocations, and shop-in-shop opportunities that balance quality, compliance, and cost effectiveness. You'll also maintain a pipeline of opportunities, track progress for senior leaders, and provide insights on market trends and competitor activity.
This role suits a
strategic thinker and skilled negotiator
who can secure the right properties in the right locations, driving growth, efficiency, and exceptional customer experiences.
Benefits at Boots Hearingcare
* Boots Discount Card: Receive exclusive discounts on a wide range of products at Boots stores.
* Free hearing aids if you need them as an employee
* Free Flu Vaccine: Stay healthy with free flu vaccines available at Boots Pharmacies & Discounted for family members
* Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme.
* Flexible Benefit Box: Access our flexible benefit box to tailor benefits to suit your individual needs.
* Life Assurance Cover: Gain peace of mind with life assurance cover.
* Long Service Awards: Be recognised for your dedication with long service awards.
* Generous Annual Leave: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays.
* Telus: Access Telus, a confidential support network offering help and advice on matters both in and outside of work.
In this role, you will:
* Lead the end-to-end property acquisition process – from identifying new sites through to lease negotiations and contract completion.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Operations, Finance, and Location Planning to ensure property decisions support our business strategy.
* Deliver new store openings, relocations, and optimisations, including opportunities within the Boots UK estate.
* Manage due diligence activities including site inspections, fit-out costs, environmental assessments, and financial analysis.
* Maintain a strong pipeline of potential properties, reporting regularly on progress to senior management.
* Keep ahead of market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.
Person Specification:
* Degree in Property or a related field; RICS membership preferred.
* Minimum 10 years' experience in property acquisition, ideally within retail or commercial real estate.
* Proven track record in negotiating and closing transactions on cost-effective terms.
* Strong knowledge of UK property law, regulations, and leasing practices.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
* A strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
* Ability to work independently, managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Boots Hearingcare is an equal opportunity employer.
At Boots Hearingcare, we unite, nurture talent, and foster collaboration among individuals from diverse backgrounds to cultivate the strongest team in the marketplace. We are committed to ensuring equal treatment and opportunities for all candidates, regardless of their ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Join us in creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
"We Care, We drive innovation, We strive for excellence, We build the best team"
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.