Summary

GBP60,000 up to GBP82,000 – This isn't an ordinary job. This is an extraordinary experience.

At the heart of turning our ambitious expansion plans into reality lies our dynamic Property department and playing a critical role in securing this prosperous future is our talented Acquisition team.

Responsible for the management and expansion of our portfolio across a patch which includes East Sussex and Kent, you will be involved in the full asset lifecycle from initial site identification, negotiation and acquisition of land/sites, 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, subject experts, agents and developers to name a few.

Based out of our regional property office in Northfleet, Gravesend, 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!

"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 assets What you'll need

A self–starting drive to succeed, a get up and go attitudeDegree–level education (2:1 minimum) ideally in a relevant disciplineExperience in acquisitions, land buying, commercial property or town planningA 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 UK What you'll receive

This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from GBP60,000 with the potential to earn up to GBP82,000 (depending on experience) with 35 days' holiday per year (pro rata) plus a company car. We also recognise that different people value different benefits, based on different lifestyles and needs, which is why we offer arrange of additional benefits including but not limited to:

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)10% in–store discount card To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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.