Acquisitions Graduate Programme

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Job description

Acquisitions Graduate Programme

Summary

£40,000 per annum 30 days' holiday (pro rata) 10% in-store discount Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

Experience life at Lidl and discover what it takes to succeed as part of our Property teams who develop and manage the real estate footprint that provide the foundations our rapidly-growing business needs to flourish. In an extremely competitive market, you'll join an industry-leading team as you rotate through our various property departments to learn how we identify, acquire and create state-of-the-art retail sites that define our customers' shopping experience.

You will be challenged to develop solutions to complex tasks in a fast-paced environment, but you will be supported every step of the way. Through a structured training programme and on-the-job exposure, you'll learn the soft skills and technical details of operational management as you become an Acquisition specialist over the 23-month programme. Starting on 1 st September 2025.

This is a nationwide programme across all our regional offices and our Head Office, please state your preferred region in the application question.

What you'll do

• Spend your first year rotating through our Acquisitions, Construction, Facilities and Head Office teams
• Learn how a rapidly growing retail business operates within our core areas: Stores Logistics and Supply Chain
• In your second year on the programme, you'll develop into a role in your core area
• Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible difference to our business
• Gain exposure to a national property team and learn the market inside-out
• Understand how a successful property team operates and what skills you need to thrive
• Develop expertise and management capabilities

What you'll need

• A degree (2:2 or above) in any discipline by September 2025 or graduated no earlier than September 2023
• Possession of a full UK driving licence is essential for this role
• To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis
• To be a true people person with energy, passion, resilience and adaptability
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels of the business
• A passion for playing your part in a team and ability to work independently
• Self-motivation and determination to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• A desire to learn and develop new skills while challenging yourself in your work
• To live or have the ability to commute within one hour of your regional location
• To be able to attend an assessment centre on 13 th or 14 th January 2025

What you'll receive

• 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Company Car
• Pension scheme
• Discounted Gym
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance if you're based within the M25.

You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.

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