Acquisitions / Estate Manager
North West London | Office-based with regular, UK travel | Hospitality Portfolio
We are working with a well-established, privately owned property and hospitality group with a growing portfolio across restaurants, hotels, and commercial property investments.
As part of their continued expansion, they are seeking an Acquisitions / Estate Manager to play a key role in identifying, negotiating, and securing new sites that support long-term growth.
The Role:
Based from the North West London head office, this role will be responsible for managing acquisitions activity across a broad territory, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying and securing new sites across restaurant, hotel, and wider commercial property portfolios
- Managing the full acquisition process end-to-end: sourcing, Heads of Terms, feasibility, planning, and legal
- Building strong relationships with agents, developers, landlords, local authorities, and professional advisors
- Carrying out site appraisals, demographic analysis, and financial assessments
- Negotiating commercially robust deals that deliver long-term value
- Maintaining a strong pipeline of future opportunities aligned to business strategy
- Working collaboratively with internal teams including legal, construction, and operations
- Supporting strategic decision-making with clear, well-structured recommendations
About You:
You are likely to bring:
- Proven experience in acquisitions, estate management, or property development
- Background in multi-site retail, hospitality, leisure, or hotel environments
- Strong commercial awareness and confident negotiation skills
- Experience managing multiple projects across a wide geographic territory
- Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, privately owned business
- MRICS qualification preferred but not essential
Why Apply:
- Join a stable, family-owned business with long-term growth ambitions
- High-profile role with direct influence on portfolio expansion
- Exposure to a diverse mix of assets including restaurants, hotels, and investment property
- Collaborative, hands-on culture with strong senior leadership access
Ready to take the next step?
If you're looking for a hands-on role with variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact in a growing family business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out to Lucy Wynn on 07355 688 655 or for a confidential conversation.
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