Disposals Officer

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council in Stevenage requires a Disposals Officer to support a growing disposals programme. You will help lead on property sales, ensure compliance, and provide due diligence and reporting support within the team.

Starting salary £39,481 per annum (pro rata for part time) with 37 hours per week at Robertson House, Stevenage. Fixed term ending 31 March 2028 under the Resources directorate; secondment options may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in property sales, estate agency, or related compliance roles.
• Strong organisation and time management.
• Proactive and adaptable approach.
• GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• IT competency with standard database software and Microsoft Office.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing controls for compliant property sales.
• Assisting Head of Disposals and Strategic Asset Manager with reporting.
• Supporting team on due diligence and sale strategies before marketing.
• Assisting on enquiries during the conveyancing process.
• Leading on own property sales with appropriate support.

Skills

Property sales exp

Organisational skills

Proactive & adaptable

Full driving licence

IT literacy

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Property-related apprenticeship (level 4)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Disposals Officer

per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours:37 per week Location:Stevenage, Robertson House Contract Type: Fixed Term - Ending 31st March 2028 Directorate:Resources

About The TeamThe Disposals team has been recently established to increase the pace and scale of receipts from the sale of Council-owned properties. The team also supports on the acquisition of new property used to deliver frontline services. The team work closely with the Estates and Development teams within the Property service, as well as with Legal and Finance teams at the Council.

Job Introduction

Job Title: Disposals Officer Starting Salary: £39,481 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours:37 per week Location:Stevenage, Robertson House Contract Type: Fixed Term - Ending 31st March 2028 Directorate:Resources

About The Role

The role of the Disposals Officer is to assist the Head of Disposals and other members of the team to deliver an effective disposals programme. The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include

• Developing and implementing controls to make sure that all property sales are done in a compliant manner, and meet with the legal obligations and internal governance rules of the County Council
• Assisting the Head of Disposals and Strategic Asset Manager with reporting
• Supporting other members of the team with their cases. This includes but is not limited to assisting on due diligence and the development of sale strategies prior to marketing, and enquiries during the conveyancing process
• Leading on their own property sales (with appropriate support from the line manager and other team members)

The role has the potential for professional growth and development and the successful candidate would have the opportunity to help shape a growing team.

About You

Essential:

• Experience of working in a property sales, estate agency, compliance, or project management related role. Or a role with comparable skill requirements and responsibilities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Proactive and adaptable
• GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
• IT competency with standard database software and Microsoft Office suite
• Full Driving Licence

Desirable:

• Experience of working for a public sector organisation
• Experience of working in a property environment
• Knowledge of the property sales process and
• Basic understanding of property law and compliance rules as it applies to property sales
• Apprenticeship level 4 in a property related subject, or equivalent experience in a property-related role

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

This job role is Level 10. Please locate the job profile here: Job profiles - Corporate services

To hear more about this opportunity please [e-mail] for an informal discussion about the role.

Secondment

This role is open to secondments for eligible employees who work for HCC. If you wish to apply on a secondment basis, you must have your line manager’s approval before submitting your application. You will be asked to confirm this within your application form. If you are not eligible for a secondment (e.g., you are currently on a fixed‑term contract that would end before this positions ends) or you indicate that your manager cannot support a secondment, your application will be considered on a fixed‑term contract basis instead.

Additional Information

We are changing

Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Hertfordshire County on 1 April 2028, it is expected that most roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.

LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

Disability Confident

We are proud to be aDisability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Driving Required

You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.