National Acquisition & New Formats Manager (Head of Acquisitions)

  • Competitive salary + up to 50% bonus + Benefits
  • Field Based
  • Permanent

Lead and scale the acquisitions function behind one of the UK's most successful retail growth stories.

📍 National / Field-Based (UK)

Screwfix now operate 1,000+ stores across the UK, Ireland and France and have opened around one store per week for over a decade. But their growth is far from finished, with continued expansion plans and evolving formats - such as their Screwfix City format.

W Talent Property & Real Estate are partnering with them to appoint a high-impact Acquisitions & New Formats leader, tasked with shaping their future estate and the team delivering it.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Property & Development, you'll lead the national acquisitions strategy and take full responsibility managing and developing a high-performing acquisitions team.

You'll ensure a strong pipeline across traditional and new formats, while creating a culture that balances pace, commercial rigour and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the acquisitions and new formats strategy
  • Manage and develop a high-performing team
  • Drive a robust national pipeline of site opportunities
  • Oversee leasehold deals from negotiation to completion
  • Deliver clear investment cases and recommendations
  • Ensure strong governance, prioritisation and execution
  • Build relationships with agents, landlords and developers

About You

  • Proven experience in retail property acquisitions / multi-site expansion
  • Strong track record of leading and developing teams
  • Excellent commercial judgement and deal-making experience
  • Experience managing fast-paced, multi-site pipelines
  • Strong market network and ability to influence at senior level
  • Exposure to new formats / innovative expansion

This is a National / Field based role, leading a team based across the UK. Candidates can therefore be based anywhere in the UK, but travel to Screwfix Head Office in Yeovil on a weekly basis will be required.

What's on offer

  • Competitive Salary + Discretionary Annual Bonus up to 50%
  • Company Car or Car Allowance
  • Excellent Pension Scheme - up to 14% employer contribution
  • Private Medical Care
  • Plus other Kingfisher Group employee benefits including 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

This assignment is being exclusively managed by W Talent - Property & Real Estate. Please apply or get in contact directly for further details.

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