Retail Property Acquisitions Manager

The Opportunity

Kingsley is working with a well-established UK retail business that is looking to appoint an experienced Property Acquisitions Manager to join its growing acquisitions team.

This is a pivotal role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to directly influence portfolio growth and play a key part in an ambitious UK expansion strategy.

The acquisitions team is responsible for securing retail premises for two nationally recognised high-street brands, with a combined estate of close to 600 stores across UK high streets and shopping centres.

With a clear target to add 50+ new stores per year, this role offers real scale, pace, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the full acquisition lifecycle, from site identification and appraisal through to lease completion
• Identifying and progressing new store opportunities aligned with the wider portfolio strategy
• Presenting acquisition proposals and business cases for approval
• Working closely with internal stakeholders including Finance, Retail Operations and HR to ensure successful store openings
• Collaborating with senior leadership to support expansion and diversification opportunities
• Driving targeted portfolio acquisitions in line with growth objectives

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial property, acquisitions or transactions role
• Strong track record negotiating agreements for lease, leases and occupational specifications
• Confident communicator, able to influence and engage at all levels
• Commercially astute with a results-driven mindset
• Comfortable working at pace, managing deadlines and adapting to change

What’s on Offer

• Flexible working location
• Competitive salary package
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme
• And more……

If you’re a commercially minded property professional looking to take on a high-impact acquisitions role within a fast-moving retail environment, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

For a confidential discussion, or If you wish to receive a copy of the full Job Description, then please contact Andrew Kingsley MRICS on 07879 413 765 or email andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk