Property Transaction Officer

ACCENT housing; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing support

Car leasing options

Salary sacrifice schemes

Defined contribution pension

Job summary

ACCENT housing is seeking a Property Transaction Officer in a hybrid role covering Bradford or Peterborough. The role leads property sales, transfers and acquisitions to support Accent’s asset strategy and delivers on value for money and community impact.

You will coordinate end-to-end property transactions, liaise with solicitors and external partners, and maintain accurate records while guiding governance and stakeholders with regular updates.

Qualifications

• Experience leading property disposals, acquisitions, stock rationalisation or asset management activities.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating property sales, transfers and acquisitions.
• Managing steps to market and dispose of identified properties.
• Working with auction houses, agents and professional advisers.
• Monitoring progress across multiple transactions and programmes.
• Maintaining accurate records, data and performance reporting.
• Supporting governance and decision-making processes.
• Ensuring customers are supported throughout the transaction process.

Skills

Property disposals

Acquisitions

Stock rationalisation

Asset management

Relationship building

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Auction houses

Job description

Location: Hybrid, Bradford or Peterborough

Salary: £38,256 per annum

Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday

With over 22,500 homes across the country, we’re responsible for supporting thousands of customers and their families.

We’re proud to build positive, long-lasting relationships that go beyond housing. The work we do supports our customers and creates vibrant communities where people of all backgrounds can thrive.

I f you pride yourself on delivering the best customer care and want to use your skills to make a positive impact on families and communities, there’s a place for you at Accent.

Help Shape the Future of Our Homes and Communities

This is an exciting opportunity to join Accent at a pivotal point in our journey as we deliver an ambitious new Asset Strategy that will help us create sustainable, high-performing communities for the future.

We're looking for aProperty Transaction Officerto lead the coordination and delivery of property sales, transfers and acquisitions that support our long-term strategic goals. This is more than a transactional role. It's an opportunity to influence the homes we hold, improve value for money, and ensure our resources are invested where they can have the greatest impact for our customers and communities.

If you're organised, commercially aware and enjoy bringing people together to achieve successful outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

As a key member of our Asset Strategy team, you'll play a leading role in delivering Accent's portfolio optimisation programme.

Working closely with colleagues across the business, customers, solicitors, agents, auction providers and other external partners, you'll oversee the journey from initial approval through to completion.

Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating property sales, transfers and acquisitions
• Managing the steps required to market and dispose of identified properties
• Working with auction houses, agents and professional advisers
• Monitoring progress across multiple transactions and programmes
• Maintaining accurate records, data and performance reporting
• Supporting governance and decision-making processes
• Ensuring customers are supported throughout the transaction process
• Providing regular updates to stakeholders and senior leaders

To view/download the Property Transaction Officer job description please clickhere .

The spot salary for the Property Transaction Officer post is £38,256per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

About you

We're looking for someone who enjoys managing complex processes, building strong relationships and driving projects forward.

You’ll be able to demonstrate:

• Experience leading property disposals, acquisitions, stock rationalisation or asset management activities.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence managing multiple activities and deadlines
• Experience coordinating projects, programmes or transactions
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• The ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of audiences
• A customer-focused and solution-oriented approach
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of confidential and sensitive information handling.

Most importantly, you'll be motivated by making a difference and helping to deliver positive outcomes for our customers, communities and business.

The successful applicant will be subject to pre‑employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening , before an offer is confirmed.

Interviews

We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are -a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.

Stage 1: A Place to Connect

A Teams interview with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.

Planned date: 5 th and 6 th September via Teams.

Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths

A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Congruity Questionnaire in advance.

Planned date: TBC

We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.

A place to build a future

We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:

• Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
• Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
• Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
• Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
• Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.

This is more than a job – it’s a place where you canmake an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do.

We’re Committed to Inclusion

We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.

Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’sa place to belong.

Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.

If you have any queries about the role, please email:[e-mail]

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.

If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.

Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.