Stock Acquisition Officer

Changeworknow is part of the Access Group; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Moat is seeking a proactive Stock Acquisition Officer to join our Repairs Partnering team on a fixed-term basis in Dartford. You will coordinate onboarding of newly acquired properties and review technical property information to ensure readiness for customers from day one.

Working across Repairs, Asset Management, Compliance, Housing and Finance, you will manage data, identify risks, and maintain records to support smooth transitions into Moat's housing management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, asset management, repairs, or property services.
• Strong analytical skills with property data.
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Excel and data management systems.
• Knowledge of compliance in residential property.
• Ability to challenge incomplete information.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess property information from acquisition data rooms.
• Analyse repairs, maintenance, compliance and asset data.
• Identify defects, risks and outstanding actions, tracking to resolution.
• Coordinate due diligence and monitor milestones.
• Act as a key contact between stock acquisition teams.
• Support setup of new properties in housing, repairs and asset systems.
• Maintain records, trackers and action logs during acquisition.

Skills

Housing experience

Asset management

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

Data management systems

Compliance knowledge

Risk identification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data management systems

Job description

Salary: £30,553 - £43,987 per annum (salary offered dependent on experience)

Location: Head Office - Dartford

Closing Date: 22 October 2026

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Stock Acquisition Officer

Role: Stock Acquisition Officer

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £30,553 - £43,987 per annum (salary offered dependent on experience)

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Location: Mariner House, Dartford/Agile(2/3 days in the office remainder days from home)

We're looking for a proactive and organised Stock Acquisition Officer to join our Repairs Partnering team on a fixed-term basis as we continue to grow our housing portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in bringing new homes into Moat and ensuring they're ready for customers from day one.

Working closely with colleagues across Repairs, Asset Management, Compliance, Housing and Finance, you'll coordinate the onboarding of newly acquired properties, review technical property information and help ensure that everything is in place for a smooth transition into Moat's management.

What you'll be doing

In this varied role, you'll:

• Review and assess property information held within acquisition data rooms.
• Analyse repairs, maintenance, compliance and asset data.
• Identify defects, risks and outstanding actions, ensuring issues are tracked through to resolution.
• Coordinate due diligence activities and monitor progress against acquisition milestones.
• Act as a key point of contact between teams involved in stock acquisitions.
• Support the setup of new properties within housing, repairs and asset management systems.
• Maintain accurate records, trackers and action logs throughout the acquisition process.
• What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who can quickly build relationships, manage competing priorities and work confidently with property data.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience within housing, asset management, repairs, property services, development or a similar environment.
• Strong analytical skills and experience reviewing property-related information.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and data management systems.
• An understanding of compliance requirements within residential property.
• The confidence to identify risks and challenge incomplete or inaccurate information.

It would be great if you also have experience of stock acquisitions, stock transfers or property onboarding, although this isn't essential.

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Better together:We believe in the power of collaboration. By working together with our colleagues, customers, and partners, we achieve greater outcomes and strengthen our communities.

Lead by example:We strive to set high standards in everything we do. Our team members are role models who inspire others through their commitment to excellence and integrity.

Be the change:We embrace innovation and are proactive in addressing challenges. We encourage our team to think creatively and drive positive change within the organisation and beyond.

Joining Moat means being part of a friendly team that cares about doing great work. We offer competitive salaries, generous time off, and many chances to grow personally and professionally. Our employees have given us great feedback, which is why we were named one of 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work' in 2025.

You'll join us on the first Monday of the month and begin with a structured, week-long corporate induction, giving you the time, knowledge and connections to start your career with Moat on the right foot.