Aquisitions & Estates Manager

Assignment ID VV868

The Company:

Our client is a well established, reputable and profitable Retail Chain operating sites in high streets, shopping centres, airports and stations.


The Position:

An outstanding Acquisitions & Estates Manager is now being sought.

Supporting the internal Property Team, the role plays a pivotal part in managing our client’s real estate interests across their portfolio; supporting the Head of Property on Acquisitions and Lease Renewals in line with agreed strategy, to ensure the best terms are achieved.

Other key duties and responsibilities will include:-
  • Reporting to the Head of Property and responsible as part of the team for delivering the Group’s property strategy for the UK & ROI.
  • Driving new acquisitions in shopping centres, high streets, stations and airports
  • Involvement in the day to day management of lease renewals, regears and dilapidations, liaising with external consultants where appropriate
  • Preparing approval papers and materials for presentation to Board members at regular Property Board meetings
  • Assist in keeping the Property database up to date in relation to lease expiries, break clause options and rent reviews
  • Lead negotiations with landlords / property agents to deliver the best contractual lease terms and to maximise value to the Group
  • Work with the store design and maintenance teams to ensure issues are appropriately managed with landlords and to minimise costs.


The Candidate Profile:

  • 3+ years post MRICS qualification experience within the retail property market either client side or in Occupier/Agency Consultancy environments. People working for Leisure/Restaurant operators will also be considered
  • Full understanding of the negotiation process aligned to lease arrangements
  • Ability to co-ordinate competing priorities, whilst ensuring accurate and timely delivery of tasks
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines where required
  • Results driven, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure
  • Strong planning and organisational skills
  • Networking skills to develop and maintain key internal and external relationships
  • Advance Microsoft Office, especially Excel


The Salary & Supporting Benefits:

An attractive base salary, Car Allowance, Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Health, Good Discounts etc.


The Location:

The Acquisitions & Estates Manager will spend up to three days a week at our client’s offices in London and two days working from home.



The above are principal elements in an attractive and comprehensive package reflecting our Client’s determination to appoint a first class candidate.

It is our policy to practice equal opportunities in recruitment and selection for all candidates.

We have a responsibility to avoid unlawful discrimination.

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