Property Sourcer

Serco Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Property Sourcing professional to assist with social housing accommodations. This role involves identifying potential properties, maintaining networks, and managing documentation. Ideal candidates will have extensive sales and property experience. The position offers a competitive salary along with a commission structure and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Commission on top of salary

Contributory pension scheme

Employee benefits including discounts

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sales and/or property sector.
• Proven sales and negotiation experience.
• Must have a valid UK driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Search for target properties and identify prospects.
• Maintain landlord and agent networks.
• Manage properties through to availability.
• Meet landlords to discuss requirements.
• Complete property-related documentation.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Property market knowledge

Job description

Overview

Serco Limited

Salary: 28,643.63 + Commission

Base Location: Warrington Hybrid with 3 days in Office

Here within our Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) we focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with a safe standard of accommodation.

Due to extensive growth within the contract, we are expanding our Property Sourcing Team and are looking for someone with the drive and passion to make a difference to Social Housing. Ideally, you will come from a background in sales and or property (ie Estate Agency Sales/Lettings/Portfolio) and you will enjoy working as part of a team, where you will identify and procure accommodation of the appropriate volume for AASC.

Responsibilities

• Searching for target properties and identifying prospect properties.
• Establishing and maintaining landlord, investor and agent networks, liaising and negotiating with Landlords, Agents and Investors to promote the Serco Lease and Serco Property Standards.
• Managing properties through the pipeline to the point they are available for occupation.
• Actively search for new properties in targeted areas through local estate agents.
• Work with local Agents, Landlords and Investors to make them aware of the type and volume of properties that the AASC Contract requires.
• Build personal networks in the areas to create a flow of properties to put forward to the AASC Contract (matching the Contract’s needs), forging strong relationships with property providers.
• Meet with potential landlords to discuss property requirements and identify prospects.
• Complete/check the required paperwork/forms for the property (including EPC, proof of ownership, planning permissions, meter readings, Local Authority Building Control applications and other related documentation).

What you’ll need to do the role

First and foremost, you must have extensive experience in sales and/or property sector/market. It is essential that you have proven sales and negotiation experience. This is a critical, demanding role where you will utilise your sound commercial and business awareness to understand the context in which the business operates.

• This role requires a CRB (DBS) clearance.
• You must have a valid UK drivers licence and be prepared to travel to events on occasions.

Why Serco

A place you can make an impact - With approximately 20,000 asylum seekers and more than 5,000 properties you’ll be delivering an essential service that touch people’s lives.

• A place you can count on
• Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
• A place for you
• We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.

What we offer

• A chance to earn commission on top of your salary.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Serco benefits package including cinema, Merlin Entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A safe and supportive culture
• The chance to make a positive difference
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Flexible / agile working

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.