Acquisitions Graduate Programme

Lidl GB • Peterborough, NH

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About The Position

Lidl’s Acquisitions Graduate Programme is a 23-month fixed-term programme offering a route into property and real estate. Graduates rotate through Acquisitions and Real Estate departments and spend time with Retail, Logistics and Real Estate teams, learning how Lidl sources, assesses and secures retail sites. The programme provides structured training, practical experience, exposure to a national Real Estate team and opportunities to take responsibility for real projects. It develops knowledge of site selection, planning, stakeholder management and operational excellence in a fast-paced retail business.

The programme is offered across regional offices in Scotland; the North; Midlands and Wales; London; and the South. Applicants should state their preferred region and be able to commute within a reasonable distance of the relevant region or property office. The role is a 23-month fixed-term contract. The assessment process includes a video interview and a face-to-face assessment centre at Lidl’s Head Office in Tolworth on 30 November or 1 December 2026.

Requirements

• Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a bachelor's degree.
• Eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis and able to provide proof when required.
• Able to commute within a reasonable distance of the region or property office applied for.
• Energy, passion, resilience and adaptability, with a people-oriented approach.
• Confident and effective communication skills across all levels of the business.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Self-motivation and determination to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Desire to learn and develop new skills while challenging yourself at work.
• Assertive and confident.
• Hold a full UK driving licence by 1 February 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop acquisitions expertise and skills.
• Rotate through Acquisitions and Real Estate departments and spend time with Retail, Logistics and Real Estate teams.
• Learn how a rapidly growing retail business operates.
• Take responsibility for real projects and contribute to the business.
• Gain exposure to a national Real Estate team and develop knowledge of the market.
• Learn how a successful Real Estate team operates and the skills needed to succeed.

Benefits

• £40,000 pro rata salary.
• 30 days’ holiday pro rata.
• 10% in-store discount.
• Pension scheme.
• Enhanced professional development and mentoring.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the business.
• Company car.
• Additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level