Summary £62,000- £90,000 per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company CarEveryone 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 in East Sussex and Kent where 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 authorities, agents, and developers to name a few. This exciting role you can 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! We’re proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there’ll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here. In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl. Please note you will be expected to be in our Gravesend (Northfleet) Property Office or in your patch a minimum of 3 days per 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 opportunitiesUndertake site inspections, development appraisals, manage site, legal and planning due diligence on all opportunitiesManage planning applications life cycle from original submission, through to consent and discharge of conditionsOwnership/leading all expansion, relocation and improvement projects to our current infrastructureDeveloping and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants and developersDriving the full development and planning process from initial concept to final completionReal estate management of our freehold and leasehold assetsWhat you'll need A self-starting drive to succeed, a get up and go attitudeDegree-level education (2:2 minimum) ideally in a relevant disciplineExposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property or town planning is essential for this roleIdeally MRICS qualifiedA well networked individual with refined negotiating skillsSound commercial property and legal acumenExcellent communication and organisational skillsA highly analytical mindThe ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlinesStrong Microsoft Office skillsA full driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the UKWhat you'll receive • 35 days holiday (pro rata) • 10% in-store discount • Sabbatical • Company Car• Pension scheme • Plus, more of the perks you deserve 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. 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. 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