Property Acquisitions Manager

Position: Property Acquisitions Manager

Location: SE1, London

Reports to: Managing Director

Department: Property

Type: Full-time in office

Position Overview:

At Black Sheep Coffee, we're challenging the coffee industry's status quo with our bold vision and premium products. As we expand across the UK, we’re looking for a dedicated Acquisitions Manager to secure prime locations and support our growth strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Site Sourcing & Acquisition: Identify and secure new locations for both corporate and franchised sites, ensuring alignment with growth plans and brand strategy.
• Relationship Building: Build strong, long-term relationships with property agents, landlords, and developers to access the best opportunities.
• Market Research & Site Evaluation: Conduct thorough research and analysis to ensure sites are suitable for the brand’s growth and visibility.
• Real Estate Committee (REC): Chair the Real Estate Committee, preparing documentation, site proposals, and financial analysis for review. Lead decision-making discussions to secure new site sign-offs.
• Lease Negotiation & Management: Manage lease renewals and negotiations to ensure favourable terms for Black Sheep Coffee while maintaining strong relationships with landlords.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with franchising, property, and finance teams to ensure seamless site handovers for build-out and operational requirements.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in property acquisition, site sourcing, and lease negotiations in retail or hospitality.
• Strong network in the UK property market, with excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong financial acumen and the ability to assess site feasibility.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of UK property laws, lease structures, and planning requirements.

Benefits:

• Annual Discretionary Bonus - Up to 15% of previous years earning.
• Monthly phone bills reimbursed – up to £50 per month.
• Free coffee and hot drinks at any of our locations, plus 50% off food items.
• Access to Wagesteam, offering a variety of high-street discounts.
• 5% Interest on savings through Wagestream Build Pot.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access to confidential counselling and advice
• Wellness App through our EAP.
• Pension plan through NEST pensions – 3% employer contribution.
• Free daily breakfast, snacks and commercial coffee machine in the office.
• Monthly pub drinks, biannual staff socials and a fully stocked drinks fridge.
• Rapid career progression and development opportunities.

About Black Sheep Coffee:

Founded in 2013 when a group of friends decided to quit their jobs on the same day to “Leave The Herd Behind” and embark on a coffee mission of ridding the world of boring, average-tasting coffee. Black Sheep Coffee is famous for launching the first 100% specialty grade robusta coffee and the only premium robusta bean on the market.

Our Founders, Gabriel and Eirik, travel to origins throughout the year to source the best beans in the world. In fact, we are one of the few shop retailers that purchase our beans directly at the plantations, looking after the picking, drying, and washing process according to the strictest of guidelines – all in search of the perfect bean.