Enhanced pension scheme
We’ll contribute up to 11%, which could mean we pay more into your pension than you do.
Acquisitions Surveyor
Welcome to KFC.
Home of the real ones.
We sell the world’s best chicken. Seriously. And we’ve done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we’re proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago.
Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world’s most iconic brands.
What’s the gig? Well, you support our restaurants — and we’ll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open — and they can take you anywhere.
All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let’s find out about that job.
THE TEAM
We’re the team that brings KFC to life – literally, turning big ambition into brilliant bricks and mortar. From new builds to bold remodels, we are responsible for shaping the spaces where our people work and our customers experience our brand.
We cover it all: acquiring and building new restaurants, supporting our franchisees on their development journeys, and managing the design, lease, and layout of every equity restaurant - both current and future.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working for a brand that first came to Britain 60 years ago and now has annual sales of 1.8 billion dollars and over 1000 restaurants, employing 28,000 people, you will help acquire more restaurant sites to grow our estate.
The Development Department consists of c. 20 people and this role sits within the Acquisition and Estates team. The development team covers site acquisition, market planning, estate management, store construction and design. We have a passionate appetite to expand further to reach our fans who don’t have KFCs nearby, whether in London, smaller market towns or as part of our growing roadside network.
KFC is a franchise business with a large equity portfolio as well and you will acquire sites for the brand, working with our favoured agents and external partners, and also developing great partnerships with our expanding franchisees.
This role will be Field based with travel to RSC in Woking once a month.
WHAT YOU WILL SPEND YOUR TIME DOING
- Reporting to Senior AQM to source sites, whether in-town assets or drive-thrus through knowing territories well and visiting regularly in the South East, East Anglia and outskirts of London.
- Build and leverage contacts network with agents and landlords to land sites above competitors
- Negotiate the best deals for the brand to ensure best value
- Work up sites for monthly board approvals
- Consult and advise our franchisees on their site approvals
- Manage the critical path of HOTs, feasibility, the planning process and legal requirements where applicable.
- Track upcoming developments and create a strong future pipeline
- Building relationships, supporting the Senior AQM and our Franchisees on all Acquisition and Development plans
- Networking in property market and consulting with internal KFC stakeholders
- Analysis of KFC comparable data
- Internal pipeline management from source to opening
WHAT WE'D LOVE FROM YOU
ABOUT YOU
- Team player
- Motivated self-starter with flexible working attitude
- Maniacal about doing property deals in fast moving market
- Desire to learn and develop in a small but highly effective team
- Problem solving and project management skills with proven commercial judgement
- KFC Believer
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 3 years experience
- Ideally MRICS qualified
- Good experience in a multi-site retail environment
- Knowledge of the F&B, Retail or Leisure sectors (Preferred)
- Demonstrated track record on acquiring a large number of successful new sites
Ready?
We hope so, if you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.
Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you.
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Welcome to KFC.
Home of the real ones.
We sell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939, when the idea of finger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.
People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day — building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones we’re in.
In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere.
If you join our team, we only ask one thing. That you be you.
Because that makes us, us.
Job Location Details
Guildford Road, Woking, United Kingdom, GU22 7NJ Get directions
Discover our business
Perks, rewards and benefits.
We do things our own way here. And that includes the way we reward you for bringing the graft. And the laughs, too.
Here’s what the real deal could look like for you.
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Fri-Yay finishes
Clock off at 1pm on a Friday all year round - and make your workdays zing with virtual commutes and hybrid/flexible working.
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5 wellbeing days each year
Get 5 extra days to look after you and your wellbeing - on top of your usual holiday allowance.
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Generous bonus scheme
We reward strong performance and our bonuses could mean you earn well above industry norms.
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Enhanced Holidays
You’ll start off with 25 days’ holiday, which rises to 30 days after 5 years. Plus you have the option to buy and sell additional days.
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Professional 1-2-1 coaching
Personal development, growth and fulfilment come with the territory at KFC.
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Healthcare and life protection
From private medical insurance to critical illness, life assurance, income protection, dental plan, cancer checks and even a digital GP, we’ve got your covered.
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Lifestyle-friendly perks
Flex your package with travel insurance, cycle scheme, retail discounts, charity giving, tech scheme, food and drink discount cards and much more.
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25% KFC discount
Big discounts on your finger lickin' favorites.
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Discounted gym membership
Stay strong with up to 25% off gym membership, up to 50% off home workouts and up to 70% off home and lifestyle purchases.
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Full employee assistance programme
Lots of well supported wellbeing services including mental health support, legal advice and more for you and your family.
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Free mortgage advice
We can help you get on - or climb up - the property ladder.
Our Process
If you’re wondering what happens next after you click apply, we’ve got you covered right here. And if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, just shout.
Stage 1: Hit Apply
Hit the apply button and we’ll send you confirmation that we've received your CV. We'll be in touch shortly afterwards with next steps.
Stage 2: A quick chat
One of our Talent Acquisition Partners will call you for an informal chat. This is about getting to know each other a little bit more, and talking through the role in more detail.
Stage 3: Your interviews
If you’ve applied for a Restaurant Support Centre role, this will be a 2-stage process. First, we’ll kick things off with an interview with your coach. Then, we’ll follow up with another interview that might include a task.
If you’ve applied for a restaurant role, you’ll get to meet the manager you’ll work with. We'll tell you where to head for your interview, and how to check in when you arrive at the restaurant.
Stage 4: You smashed it!
Landed an offer for a Restaurant Support Centre role? Congratulations! The next steps involve completing your right to work checks via TrustID, and signing your contract once everything's sorted. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through it all.
Got the nod for a restaurant role? You’re the best! We’ll ask you to complete an online Right-To-Work check, then we’ll send your formal offer and benefits calculation via email. We’ll also need some details from you so we can order your uniform. Finally, we’ll write to you with an official offer, more info on who you’ll report to, and your contract.
Wherever you join us, your People Capability Coach will make sure your first day is one you’ll always remember. For all the right reasons.
Apply now.
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