Property Planning and Programme Manager

Tesco Ireland • Hybrid - Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin • Permanent • Apply by 26-Sep-2025

We are looking to appoint a Property Planning and Programme Manager to lead the planning and delivery of property programmes across Tesco Ireland, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The role also ensures consistent store design in line with planning principles, while problem-solving new and complex projects to meet evolving business needs.

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What is in it for you

We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to:

• Competitive Salary
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme*
• Bonus Scheme*
• Our Virtual GP service provides free and confidential access to an online GP through video GP consultations, and online prescription service for colleagues. The service is also available to families of colleagues who live at the same address for a reduced cost.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and family members for in the moment emotional support along with free access to a range of wellbeing services supporting you under our new Wellbeing First approach of Body, Mind and Life.
• Colleague Clubcard offering 10% discount across stores and online, with 15% discount weekends once a month (Friday to Sunday), and 20% off twice a year. There is also 20% off F&F clothing, all year long, these various discounts can be extended to a family member with a 2nd Clubcard available.*
• Annual leave starting at 23 days
• Save As You Earn Scheme*

*Entry requirements and rules of the scheme apply

You will be responsible for

• Strategic Store Planning: Head the development of all store formats and layouts to enhance business growth and operational efficiency.
• New Space Programme Management: Coordinate the management and maintenance of the new space programme, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Forecast Phasing Contribution: Collaborate with finance and the wider property team to support accurate phasing of forecasts.
• Alignment to Long-Term Plan (LTP): Ensure all planning activities and space strategies are aligned with the company's long-term vision and strategic goals.
• Develop Standards & Planning Principles: Champion and embed consistent development standards and planning principles across all property initiatives.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve planning and programme-related challenges with innovative and practical solutions.
• Team Management: Supervise and assist the Tesco Business Services (TBS) teams engaged in property planning and project implementation.
• Transition & Process Improvement: Lead transition opportunities and drive continuous improvement in planning processes and tools.
• Reporting & Dashboards: Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to provide visibility and insights into programme performance.

You will need

• Educational Background: Degree or equivalent experience in Property or a related field is preferred.
• Retail Store Experience: Hands-on experience in store operations or retail environments.
• Spatial Awareness: Strong understanding of space utilisation, layout optimisation, and customer flow.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated capability in collaborating across different teams and with external collaborators.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Problem Solving: Analytical attitude with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ownership: Demonstrates accountability and initiative in driving ideas from concept to execution.

About us

At Tesco, our vision is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or on the move. Our core purpose is to serve our customers, communities, and the planet a little better every day.

At Tesco, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive culture where everyone can truly be themselves. This is embedded in our values: we treat people how they want to be treated. We celebrate diversity and recognize the value and opportunity it brings, ensuring our colleagues feel they can be themselves at work and are supported to be at their best.

We have embraced a blended working week, combining office and remote working. Our offices remain places for connection, collaboration, and innovation. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn help build our business's success and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our stores are welcoming places for everyone, with colleagues trained to support those with visible or hidden disabilities through the Sunflower Lanyard programme.

As a large business with diverse roles and flexible working patterns, Tesco can find something that suits you. We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone. Our inclusive recruitment process ensures candidates can thrive and request any necessary adjustments. For more information on accessibility support, visit Tesco Careers Accessibility.

If you need additional support, please email tescoireland.recruitment@tesco.ie. This will help us understand how we can best support you through the recruitment process.