Property Acquisitions Coordinator

Loungers plc; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality operator is seeking a Property Coordinator for 9 months to assist in acquiring new sites. This hybrid role involves managing the acquisitions process, coordinating with various stakeholders, and supporting the Development team. Ideal candidates should be proactive and organized, with strong communication skills. Benefits include a supportive culture and significant employee perks.

Benefits

28 days holiday

50% off food at all venues

Pension contribution

Mental health support

Events and company festivals

Qualifications

• Proactive, adaptable team player who enjoys variety in their day-to-day work.
• Highly organized, with a knack for streamlining processes.
• Confident communicator building strong relationships.
• Comfortable working at pace and meeting tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end process of acquiring new sites.
• Update and share acquisitions pipeline with key stakeholders.
• Work with Development team on licensing plans.
• Coordinate with Planning Consultants and keep the team updated.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Curiosity

Education

Degree in surveying (preferred)

Job description

Loungers is a substantial and growing operator in the UK hospitality sector, operating circa 300 sites in England and Wales across three brands: Lounges, Cosy Club, and Brightside. Founded in 2002, Loungers aims to create a neighbourhood café-bar that staff and customers would want to visit, maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit and a community atmosphere.

About Us

Loungers is a substantial and growing operator in the UK hospitality sector, operating circa 300 sites in England and Wales across three distinct but complementary brands, Lounges, Cosy Club, and Brightside. Founded in 2002 by three friends who wanted to create a neighbourhood café-bar that they would want to go to, the Group is now the only growing all-day operator of scale in the UK and has consistently outperformed the wider UK hospitality sector over the past three years. Despite being the fastest growing café/restaurant group in the Country, Loungers has retained its entrepreneurial spirit and quirky Loungey local community atmosphere.

The Role in a Nutshell

This role is a 9 Month Fixed Term maternity cover contract.

The Acquisitions Team is responsible for identifying and securing new sites across all our brands. In this role, you''ll play a vital part in supporting the Acquisitions team and helping ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. You''ll assist in coordinating activity across the full acquisitions process, working closely with internal teams and a wide range of external stakeholders, including landlords, agents, solicitors, architects, planning consultants, and project managers.

You''ll also support the Development team in preparing thorough handovers for our Build teams, helping to turn great ideas into successful openings.

You''ll be joining a small but high-performing team made up of a Head of Acquisitions, a Senior Acquisitions Manager, and an Acquisitions Manager, all supported by a network of trusted external consultants and subject matter experts. If you''re organised, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be a great opportunity to get stuck into a varied and rewarding role.

Getting into Detail

As the team''s support, you''ll help manage the end-to-end process of acquiring new sites and making sure everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Your role will be varied and fast-paced, including responsibilities like:

• Keeping the acquisitions pipeline up to date and sharing it with key stakeholders.
• Managing utility upgrades with Amber Energy, ensuring all necessary works (meter installs, temporary boards, etc.) are in place before build and opening.
• Maintaining the Master Acquisitions Spreadsheet and keeping it current with team input.
• Working with the Development team to get licensing plans and DPS forms, and managing Licensing Solicitors through the application and approval process.
• Acting as the main point of contact with Planning Consultants and updating the team on progress via bi-weekly calls.
• Helping the team stay on track with timelines and resolving issues alongside the Acquisitions Managers.
• Preparing SAR paper templates for each site and assisting with scheduling CAPEX meetings and deadlines.
• Arranging surveys (feasibility, Momentum) as needed.
• Logging new site opportunities and maintaining a central database, including mapping and background research.
• Researching potential sites ahead of town visits and compiling supporting information for Senior Acquisitions Managers.
• Assisting with one-pagers and materials for Exec visits, and attending visits where needed.
• Capturing post-visit notes and coordinating follow-up actions, including negotiations and consultant appointments.
• Supporting rent reviews and lease events alongside the Head of Estates and Head of Acquisitions, aiming to resolve cases without external agents.

What You''ll Bring

• A proactive, adaptable team player who enjoys variety in day-to-day work
• Highly organised, with a knack for streamlining processes and helping the team work smarter
• A confident communicator who builds strong relationships and keeps everyone in the loop
• Comfortable working at pace and keeping projects moving to meet tight deadlines
• Naturally curious, always looking for ways to improve how things are done
• Experience or a background in surveying (a surveying degree is a plus, but not essential)

What’s in it for You?

• Hybrid working arrangement - four days in our central Bristol office and one day working from home
• Temporary 9 Month Contract
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• A culture that appreciates ideas and celebrates individuality
• Founder-led business - we might have circa 300 sites, but we still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit through everything we do
• 50% off food at all Lounges, Cosy Clubs and Brightsides
• Pension contribution
• 24/7 mental health support
• Amazing events including LoungeFest - our annual company festival - Christmas parties and more
• We want to work with nice people so if you want to work hard, have fun and be part of the Loungers ride, we''d love to have you.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Administrative
• Hospitality