Acquisitions Graduate Programme

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Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
£40,000 per year
Contract
Full-time

11 hours ago

Summary

£40,000 pro rata

| 23 month Fixed Term Contract | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car

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

Scotland - Includes the whole of Scotland.
North - Newton Aycliffe, Leeds, Runcorn & Doncaster Regions.
Midlands & Wales - Peterborough, Wednesbury & Bridgend Regions.
London - Battersea, Belvedere & Luton Regions.
South - Bristol, Exeter, Southampton & Northfleet Regions

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a lot in common. We are curious, collaborative, and passionate about maintaining the highest standards while driving continuous improvement across our business.

Build the future with Lidl step into your career in property. Our Acquisitions team are shaping the landscape of retail by securing sites that support Lidl's growth. From identifying prime locations, to negotiating deals and managing current acquisitions, our Real Estate teams are behind every new Lidl store, and you can be part of it!

Laying the groundwork for your success, the Lidl Acquisitions Graduate programme gives you the opportunity to rotate through our Acquisitions and Real Estate departments, learning how we source, assess and secure the best retail sites in a competitive market. You'll be solving complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, while following a structured training programme that gives you real world experience and exposure right from the start of your journey. From site selection and planning to stakeholder management and operational excellence, you'll develop the skills needed to succeed in one of the UK's most competitive industries, fast-tracking your growth as a future professional.

The process will also include a video interview and face-to-face assessment centre held in our Head Office in Tolworth on 30/11/2026 & 01/12/2026. We look forward to receiving your application.

What you'll do

Develop acquisitions expertise and skills
Spend time in our Retail, Logistics and Real Estate teams, giving you great all-round knowledge
Learn how a rapidly growing retail business operates from the ground up
Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible difference to our business
Gain exposure to a national Real Estate team and learn the market inside out
Understand how a successful Real Estate team operates and what skills you need to thrive

What you'll need

Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree
Are eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis and able to provide proof when required
Able to commute within a reasonable commute to the Region / Property Office you have applied for?
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
Be assertive and confident
Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027

What you'll receive

30 days holiday (pro rata)
10% in-store discount
Pension scheme
Enhanced professional development and mentoring
Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the business
Plus, more of the perks you deserve

| 23 month Fixed Term Contract | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car
30 days holiday (pro rata)
10% in-store discount
Pension scheme
Enhanced professional development and mentoring
Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the business
Plus, more of the perks you deserve

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