Senior Property Acquisitions Manager

Job Description

Role:
Senior Property Acquisitions Manager

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Reporting to:
Chief Property Officer

Location:

Field based - Southwest & Wales
Here at The Gym Group we believe we are simply the best in our industry! Our amazing teams have skills, abilities and can-do attitudes that make this a great place to work! We have strong, embedded values and an easy-going culture which ensures we put our people first. We pride ourselves on being fun, innovative, inclusive and engaging.
So, what's stopping you? Apply today and be YOU with us!
What you need to know about us...
The Gym Group is not like your average gym! To our members we're the lowest cost nationwide 24/7 Gym with over 250 gyms and counting!

To our teams we are fun, welcoming, engaging and inclusive. We challenge our limits and push ourselves to impact positive change with our goals and initiatives. We take steps into new areas with a real and authentic purpose - It's our mission to break down barriers to fitness for all.
We're #1 in our industry when it comes to our values, our culture and our people - check out Glassdoor if you don't believe us. We offer a fantastic place to work in a great working culture. We have been recognised as by The Sunday Times as one of The Best Places to Work which is all down to our great leaders and exceptional teams.
We may be one of the leading budget gym chains in the UK but there's nothing budget about our investment into our people. We have retained GOLD in our investors in people award for the last 6 years and GOLD in wellbeing this year.
We're recognised as a disability confident and inclusive employer which is something we are truly proud of. We have a brilliant team and opportunities for development and growth with support for success. Having recently undertaken some huge projects from a digital point of view and our plans are to keep being innovative, creative and agile in all that we do.
About the Role...
We're looking for a commercially driven Senior Acquisitions Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality leasehold sites across Southwest England and Wales. This is a pivotal role within the Property team, responsible for driving network growth through the identification, negotiation and execution of strategically important new gym locations.
You'll own the acquisition lifecycle end-to-end - from market insight and site sourcing through to commercial negotiation and handover - ensuring every deal supports financial performance, operational excellence and long-term network strategy. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where pace, judgement and strong industry relationships are key.
What you'll be doing...

• Identifying and securing high-potential leasehold sites (purpose-built and conversions) to support regional expansion.
• Using data, demographics and market intelligence to shape acquisition strategy and prioritise opportunities.
• Undertaking detailed site appraisals, assessing commercial viability, planning considerations and operational suitability.
• Building robust financial models and presenting investment cases for approval.
• Leading negotiations with landlords, agents and developers to secure competitive commercial terms.
• Managing due diligence processes and coordinating internal stakeholders through to deal completion.
• Working cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Marketing and Delivery teams to ensure seamless execution through to site opening.
• Building and maintaining a strong external network to ensure access to off-market and competitive opportunities.

About You...

You're an experienced commercial property professional with a strong track record of delivering leasehold acquisitions within a retail, leisure or multi-site environment. You combine sharp commercial judgement with strong analytical capability and the confidence to negotiate and close deals at pace.
You'll bring:

• Proven experience securing leasehold sites in competitive markets.
• Strong financial modelling and investment appraisal capability.
• A solid understanding of planning processes, including change of use applications.
• Excellent…