Key Takeaways
- £40,000 pro rata salary for a 23-month fixed-term contract.
- Graduate programme in Acquisitions, rotating through Real Estate and other departments.
- Requires a 2:2 Bachelor's Degree and a full UK driving licence by February 2027.
- Nationwide programme with regional office options.
- Assessment centre on 30/11/2026 & 01/12/2026.
About the Role
This is a nationwide programme across all our regional offices, please state your preferred region in the application question.
- Scotland - Includes the whole of Scotland.
- North - Newton Aycliffe, Leeds, Runcorn & Doncaster Regions.
- Midlands & Wales - Peterborough, Wednesbury & Bridgend Regions.
- London - Battersea, Belvedere & Luton Regions.
- South - Bristol, Exeter, Southampton & Northfleet Regions
About the Programme
Build the future with Lidl step into your career in property. Our Acquisitions team are shaping the landscape of retail by securing sites that support Lidl’s growth. From identifying prime locations, to negotiating deals and managing current acquisitions, our Real Estate teams are behind every new Lidl store, and you can be part of it!
Laying the groundwork for your success, the Lidl Acquisitions Graduate programme gives you the opportunity to rotate through our Acquisitions and Real Estate departments, learning how we source, assess and secure the best retail sites in a competitive market. You’ll be solving complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, while following a structured training programme that gives you real world experience and exposure right from the start of your journey. From site selection and planning to stakeholder management and operational excellence, you’ll develop the skills needed to succeed in one of the UK’s most competitive industries, fast-tracking your growth as a future professional.
The process will also include a video interview and face-to-face assessment centre held in our Head Office in Tolworth on 30/11/2026 & 01/12/2026.
What you'll do
- Develop acquisitions expertise and skills
- Spend time in our Retail, Logistics and Real Estate teams, giving you great all-round knowledge
- Learn how a rapidly growing retail business operates from the ground up
- Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible difference to our business
- Gain exposure to a national Real Estate team and learn the market inside out
- Understand how a successful Real Estate team operates and what skills you need to thrive
What you'll need
- Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree
- Are eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis and able to provide proof when required
- Able to commute within a reasonable commute to the Region / Property Office you have applied for?
- To be a true people person with energy, passion, resilience and adaptability
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels of the business
- A passion for playing your part in a team and ability to work independently
- Self-motivation and determination to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- A desire to learn and develop new skills while challenging yourself in your work
- Be assertive and confident
- Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1
What you'll receive
- 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
- Plus, more of the perks you deserve
*plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.