Property Negotiator

Serco Limited; Park Central; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector service provider based in the UK is seeking a Property Negotiator to secure suitable accommodation for asylum seekers. The role involves actively searching for properties, assessing their suitability, negotiating lease agreements, and ensuring compliance with housing standards. The ideal candidate has a minimum GCSE education and at least 2 years of experience in the property sector. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension, employee assistance program, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Pension – up to 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to contribute to public service innovation

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Safe and supportive culture

Qualifications

• At least 2 years working within a property-related industry.
• Clean driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively search for new properties in targeted areas.
• Assess property suitability for AASC requirements.
• Estimate costs for remedial works on properties.
• Negotiate lease agreements and rental terms with landlords.
• Complete required paperwork for property compliance.
• Ensure properties meet safety and habitability standards.

Skills

Property assessment

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Minimum GCSE education

Job description

Serco Limited

Location: West Midlands (Midlands and surrounding areas)

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Working hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

As a Property Negotiator at Serco we work closely with the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services (AASC) contract to secure suitable accommodation for asylum seekers. The position involves identifying, procuring and managing properties that meet AASC and national housing standards, ensuring safe, habitable and fully equipped homes for vulnerable individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively search for new properties in targeted areas through local estate agents, area visits, media and landlord relationships.
• Assess the fit of property prospects to AASC requirements, progressing or rejecting them and setting appropriate negotiation targets.
• Estimate the approximate value of remedial works required to bring properties to contract standards and incorporate these costs in negotiations.
• Select and negotiate the most appropriate landlord lease agreement and rental terms directly with landlords.
• Complete and check all required paperwork – including EPC certificates, proof of ownership, planning permissions, meter readings, Local Authority Building Control applications and related documentation.
• Ensure that all procured properties are safe, habitable, fit for purpose and fully equipped in accordance with AASC standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum GCSE education.
• At least 2 years working within a property‑related industry.
• Clean driving licence preferred.

Why Serco?

With approximately 20,000 asylum seekers and over 5,000 properties, you will be delivering an essential service that profoundly impacts people’s lives. Our diverse, UK‑wide operations provide unrivalled opportunities for learning and career development in a supportive environment.

What We Offer

• Pension – up to 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Chance to contribute to innovation in public services
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Safe and supportive culture

About Serco

Serco, a global delivery partner for the public sector, employs more than 50,000 people to manage complex services across defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, dedicated to improving public services for everyone.

Apply

Please apply via our careers website. We are a Disability Confident Employer committed to attracting and retaining people with disabilities. If you meet the minimum criteria, we will provide an opportunity to demonstrate your abilities at interview. For assistance with your application, contact 0345 010 4000.

Serco promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and at employment. We are proud holders of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and actively encourage applications from females, people with disabilities and those from ethnic minority backgrounds.