Assets & Estate Manager

We are the leading Asian-inspired quick-service retail and grocery brand with over 80 restaurants across the UK, Belgium, and France, and a growing wholesale business across Europe and beyond. Our renowned delicious food made fresh in every restaurant, every day, has made itsu a top choice for healthy eating.

In addition to our restaurants, itsu [grocery] offers a range of high-quality Asian-inspired foods available online and in supermarkets. We are excited to be one of the leading brands in this specific group and have ambitious plans for continued growth both domestically and globally.

With its best-in-class-food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

this is the job

As an Asset and Estates Manger at itsu you will be responsible for overseeing all transactional matters relating to our existing portfolio along with supporting new acquisition opportunities as and when required.

You will be skilled in building relationships with existing Landlords and Managing Agents and should be capable of managing external consultants representing the itsu brand in the market.

skill and responsibility overview

• Strategy Development: Review, develop and maintain the itsu property strategy for both the existing portfolio and new opportunities to enhance Estate performance
• Budget Management: Monitor and manage the estate budget, ensuring cost control and adherence to budgets
• Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with external consultants, ensuring effective collaboration
• Negotiation Skills: Exceptional ability to negotiate lease terms and build relationships with landlords and stakeholders.
• Organisational Skills: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects/work streams in a fast-paced environment
  
  

this is you

• Experience: Proven experience in acquisitions or property development, ideally within the retail or hospitality sectors.
• Qualifications: MRICS or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of retail and hospitality property markets, lease negotiations, and financial analysis.
• Negotiation Skills: Exceptional ability to negotiate lease terms and build relationships with landlords and stakeholders.
• Self-Motivated: Ability to manage a portfolio independently and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external partners.
• Organisational Skills: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

perks & benefits

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working, which consists of 2 days a week working from home, flexible working hours, and up to 2 weeks a year working from abroad.
• Generous time off allowances, which include up to 34 days holiday
• Free breakfast and snacks available every day
• A free itsu lunch whenever you are in the office and 50% off in all stores, for when you are not.
• We cover a variety of different benefits such as physical, mental, financial, environmental and social wellbeing.
• An array of business events and socials throughout the year.