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Acquisitions Manager

Employer
The Gym Group
Location
England, London, Croydon
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
30 Apr 2021

Job Details

Acquisitions Manager

Reporting to: Head of Property Acquisition

Based: East Croydon

Finding your fit at The Gym is what we are all about and we're guessing it's what brought you here!

We're always encouraging people to take the first step and challenge themselves and you would be crazy to miss this opportunity to join our amazing Property Team as Acquisitions Manager!

So, what's stopping you? Apply today!

What you need to know about us...

We're not like any other Gym company we are THE GYM, a place where everyone can find their fit and be their best. We hire real people with real passion, whose positivity and enthusiasm motivate and innovate. Our teams are friendly and engaging and they thrive in an environment where they have the flexibility to be awesome and to continuously develop and improve themselves!

We actively invest in our people... don't believe us? Check out our big shiny "Investors In People" gold award... now you don't see that every day! We are really proud of our teams and we promise to push them to challenge their limits and celebrate with them when they achieve new goals. They work hard, they deliver results and they reap the rewards.

By membership we are the 2nd largest gym business in the UK and the 4th largest in Europe. We are the only publicly listed UK health and fitness operator.

What you need to know about the role...

We are enjoying a successful period of growth and development here at The Gym Group, emerging from lockdown we have big plans and an exciting vision of what the next 12 - 18 months will bring.

The role is a fantastic opportunity for you as our Acquisitions Manager to be an integral part of the business and support The Gym for future growth.

Principle Accountabilities:

  • Reporting directly to The Head of Property Acquisitions, this is a great opportunity for a highly driven surveyor from the retail/leisure sector.
  • As an Acquisitions Manager you will be responsible for supporting the Senior Acquisitions Managers as well as individually identifying, appraising, and securing, suitable opportunities which meet tried and tested property criteria.
  • To build and maintain strong working relationships with key contacts within the property sector.
  • With a particular focus on London and The South, travel further afield will be required from time to time. This is a challenging but extremely rewarding role, operating in a fast-paced and exciting part of the business.
  • Regular contact and co-ordination of lawyers, planners and project managers will be required, ensuring the smooth and prompt completion of each assigned project.


So, let us tell you what we are looking for...

We are looking for an experienced Acquisitions professional, who is passionate to develop their own skills and knowledge in this area. You will have some like for like experience and be looking for your next challenge where you can really sink your teeth in. You will be a proactive person who is starter/finisher, who is driven, enjoys responsibility and achieving results and a highly organised person in their ability to manage and prioritise workload

You will:

  • Ideally be RICS qualified, you will be looking for your next move within the retail/leisure sector, whilst helping to deliver an ambitious pipeline of suitable opportunities. Experience from an agency or client-side background would be beneficial.
  • Have a good knowledge of L&T matters, you be able to build strong relationships and in turn will bring with you a proven and reliable network of landlords, agents and other property professionals.
  • Need to be a confident self-starter, strong communicator and experienced negotiator, always taking ownership of your performance.
  • Work closely with internal and external consultants, you will have some experience in the acquisitions process from initial identification, financial appraisal, agreement of heads of terms, through to completion of lease.
  • Be able to demonstrate a high level of resilience and commercial acumen, whilst adapting and overcoming various challenges as and when they may present themselves.
  • Have a good understanding of using property appraisal methods, as well as other IT and computer-based programmes is required.
  • Be able to show passion for the product whilst always conducting themselves in a manner which represents The Gym Group values and inclusive culture.


So... We know you are ready to hit that APPLY button so what are you waiting for... Start your best career journey yet with The Gym Group and come #BEYOUWITHUS

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