Summary
£70,000 - £94,000 per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car
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 and management of our portfolio across Mid/South Wales and Herefordshire, 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, through to 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 authoritiesagents and developers to name a few.
You will be based out of our regional property office in Bridgend, 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 2 days a week and out in your patch at least 1 day per week with an option to work remotely up to 2 days a week.
"To keep in Line with company structure this role will be called Senior Acquisitions Consultant internally".
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
* MRICS preferred but not essential
* Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property or town planning is essential for this role
* 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
* 35 days holiday (pro rata)
* 10% in-store discount
* Company Car
* Enhanced family leave
* 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.
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.