W Talent
National Acquisition & New Formats Manager (Head of Acquisitions)
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Lead and scale the acquisitions function behind one of the UK's most successful retail growth stories!
📍 National / Field-Based (UK)
Screwfix now operate 1,000+ stores across the UK, Ireland and France and have opened around one store per week for over a decade. But their growth is far from finished, with continued expansion plans and evolving formats - such as their Screwfix City format.
W Talent Property & Real Estate are partnering with them to appoint a high-impact Acquisitions & New Formats leader, tasked with shaping their future estate and the team delivering it.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Property & Development, you'll lead the national acquisitions strategy and take full responsibility for managing and developing a high-performing acquisitions team.
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You'll ensure a strong pipeline across traditional and new formats, while creating a culture that balances pace, commercial rigour and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the acquisitions and new formats strategy
- Manage and develop a high-performing team
- Drive a robust national pipeline of site opportunities
- Oversee leasehold deals from negotiation to completion
- Deliver clear investment cases and recommendations
- Ensure strong governance, prioritisation and execution
- Build relationships with agents, landlords and developers
About You
- Proven experience in retail property acquisitions / multi-site expansion
- Strong track record of leading and developing teams
- Excellent commercial judgement and deal-making experience
- Experience managing fast-paced, multi-site pipelines
- Strong market network and ability to influence at senior level
- Exposure to new formats / innovative expansion
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This is a National / Field based role, leading a team based across the UK. Candidates can therefore be based anywhere in the UK, but travel to Screwfix Head Office in Yeovil on a weekly basis will be required.
What's on offer
- Competitive Salary + Discretionary Annual Bonus up to 50%
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- Excellent Pension Scheme - up to 14% employer contribution
- Private Medical Care
- Plus other Kingfisher Group employee benefits including 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q
This assignment is being exclusively managed by W Talent - Property & Real Estate. Please apply or get in contact directly for further details.
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