W Talent has developed an exclusive partnership with Screwfix to support the continued growth of their Property division. We’re placing four pivotal leadership roles that will shape the future of one of the UK's most dynamic retail estates.
This assignment is a significant expansion for Screwfix, as the brand doubles down on its estates and acquisitions strategy to deliver an ambitious new store opening programme across the UK.
Built for Growth
Screwfix is a leading trade retailer, operating hundreds of stores and continuing to expand. With a clear ambition to grow its store portfolio with new and innovative store formats, the business is investing in the senior property talent needed to drive that vision forward.
The estates and acquisitions function drives that ambition. From identifying the right locations and negotiating new sites, to managing the operational efficiency of an extensive leasehold portfolio, these roles will directly influence how Screwfix grows and performs across the country.
One Strategic Mission
W Talent has been exclusively appointed to manage the search for four senior property professionals who will each play a distinct but interconnected role in delivering Screwfix's estates strategy.
- National Acquisition & New Store Formats Manager (Head of Acquisitions)
At the forefront of Screwfix's growth, the successful candidate will lead the acquisitions strategy and team. They will drive new store openings across both traditional formats and innovative new concepts.
This role demands a commercially astute acquisitions professional with the confidence to shape strategy, influence at a senior level, and deliver results at pace in a complex, multi-site retail environment.
- National Property & Estates Manager
With a large and active leasehold portfolio to oversee, this role leads the team responsible for the efficient operational management of the entire estate.
Key accountabilities include:
Occupancy cost management, including service charge, business rates, and insurance
Estate data integrity and documentation standards
Compliance across the leasehold portfolio
This is a critical function that sits at the intersection of operational discipline and commercial performance. It’s ideal for a seasoned property professional thriving on efficiency and who demands control across a large, complex estate.
- Divisional Portfolio & Asset Manager — North & South (x2)
Two commercially focused regional leadership roles - one for the North, one for the South. Each manager will transform estate performance across their respective areas of the UK.
The Divisional Portfolio & Asset Managers will be responsible for:
Strategic lease management and estate optimisation
Asset performance and value creation
Team leadership and development
Data-driven decision-making to maximise portfolio efficiency
These are hands-on, high-impact roles for property professionals who combine commercial acumen with leadership. Ideally, candidates should have experience managing large, multi-site retail or trade estates.
Why These Roles Matter
Retail property leadership at scale is a specialist discipline. Balancing growth with sound asset management is a necessity when negotiating complex leases in competitive locations, all while leading their regional teams. This is what it takes to be the best in the profession.
For Screwfix, getting these appointments right is fundamental to delivering its long-term store roll-out strategy. For talented property professionals, this represents an opportunity to join a brand at the height of its growth ambitions, with the scale and resources to match.
Exclusively Managed by W Talent Property & Real Estate
This search is being managed exclusively by W Talent's Property & Real Estate division. Our team specialises in identifying and securing senior leadership talent across retail property, estates management, acquisitions, and asset management.
Interested?
Full details for all four roles are available on our website, where you can also apply directly online.
- National Acquisition & New Store Formats Manager
- National Property & Estates Manager
- Divisional Portfolio & Asset Manager (North & South)
Or get in touch directly with Richard Insley to find out more:
📧 richard.insley@wtalent.com
📞 07354 859937
