Lease Manager As a Lease Manager, you will be responsible for planning and executing the portfolio strategy within your assigned region. You''ll manage negotiations, oversee lease actions, and collaborate across departments to align on strategy and expansion projects. Working closely with the Expansion Manager and wider team, you''ll manage a diverse property portfolio that includes both new store openings and existing site renewals. This role plays a vital part in enabling long-term growth and representing the business in a positive, professional, and collaborative manner to current and potential partners. Key Responsibilities Manage a regional property portfolio, negotiating lease contracts and securing terms that support long-term growth and profitability. Lead lease actions for existing stores, including breaks, terminations, extensions, and rent reviews, to ensure commercial efficiency. Prepare and present business cases on market strategy, location selection, space configuration, and financial terms for management approval. Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Construction, Store Design, Legal, Finance, HR, Marketing, and Operations to ensure smooth project delivery. Support legal and construction processes to secure the best possible deal while considering local market dynamics. Continuously optimise the portfolio to ensure competitiveness within the assigned region. Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders, ensuring timely input and delivery acr