Acquisitions and Estates Manager

at  Clarks

We have an exciting opportunity for an Acquisitions and Estates Manager within our Property Department. Reporting to the Head of Properties, this is a permanent full-time role which will be field-based but will require you to attend meetings at our Head Office in Street, Somerset ‘as and when’ required and will lead the property administration team based in Street. This role covers UK and Europe, so you can be located anywhere in the UK but must be prepared to travel and have overnight stays when needed.

The purpose of the role is to help deliver further growth by acquiring new retail locations, disposing surplus properties and managing our overall portfolio of 220+ freehold and leasehold properties. The scope of the role includes all lease activity including rent and service charge reviews and negotiations, and lease renewals/regears for our properties in the UK and Europe. The portfolio consist of a mix of locations types including High Streets, Shopping Centres, retail parks and Outlet centres
In this role, you have to be strategic to maximise returns and deliver the most cost-effective way to manage the portfolio of properties in line with the company direction. You’ll collate all the relevant key information to make informed decisions, negotiate the commercial terms and occupancy costs, plus ensure that each individual matter acquired is financially viable before presenting to the Board for approval.