Acquisitions Graduate Programme
About this role
Acquisitions Graduate Programme — London / Nationwide
Your Supportive Bridge to a Graduate Career in Real Estate & Acquisitions
Location: 1st Floor, 4-14 Blackbird Hill, Wembley, NW9 8SD London (Nationwide programme spanning multiple regions: Scotland, North, Midlands & Wales, London, and South)
Contract Type: Full Time (23-month Fixed Term Contract) | Student & Graduate
Reference Number: 752359
Compensation: £40,000 per annum pro rata* (*plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance)
Key Dates & Requirements: Video interview and face-to-face assessment centre at Head Office in Tolworth on 30/11/2026 & 01/12/2026; full UK driving licence required by 1st February 2027.
Perks: Company car, 30 days holiday (pro rata), 10% in-store discount, pension scheme, and enhanced professional development & mentoring.
About Us: Your Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At [Agency Name], we believe that finding your professional start should feel empowering, transparent, and fully supported. As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we walk beside you every step of the way—smoothing out the application process, championing your unique skills, and connecting you with premier graduate opportunities at industry-leading brands.
We are proud to partner with Lidl GB to find curious, collaborative, and driven graduates for their Acquisitions Graduate Programme. If you are ready to shape the landscape of retail and step into a thriving career in property with a dedicated agency backing your journey, we are here to help you secure it.
The Role
Build the future with Lidl and step into your career in property! Our Acquisitions team is shaping the landscape of retail by securing sites that support Lidl’s growth. From identifying prime locations to negotiating deals and managing acquisitions, our Real Estate teams are behind every new Lidl store.
This structured 23-month nationwide graduate programme allows you to rotate through acquisitions and real estate departments, learning how Lidl sources, assesses, and secures top-tier retail sites in a competitive market. You will solve complex challenges, take on real project responsibility, and build your expertise from day one.
What You’ll Do:
Develop Expertise: Build acquisitions expertise and essential professional skills.
Rotational Learning: Spend time in Retail, Logistics, and Real Estate teams to gain comprehensive, all-round knowledge of how a rapidly growing retail business operates from the ground up.
Project Responsibility: Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible difference to our business.
National Exposure: Gain exposure to a national Real Estate team, learning the market inside out and understanding how a successful team operates.
What You’ll Need
Education: Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree.
Eligibility & Travel: Eligible to work in the UK full-time and able to commute within a reasonable distance to your chosen region or property office.
Driving Licence: Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027.
Personal Qualities: A true people person with energy, passion, resilience, adaptability, and an assertive, confident approach.
Skills: Excellent communication across all levels, self-motivation, and a strong desire to learn, develop, and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
What’s in It for You
Competitive Salary: £40,000 per annum pro rata, plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.
Company Car & Perks: Company car, 30 days holiday (pro rata), 10% in-store discount, and a solid pension scheme.
Career Growth: Enhanced professional development, structured mentoring, and direct exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.