Property Negotiator

Property Negotiator Remote

Serco Plc
Full Time Remote 24600 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Job title: Property Negotiator
Location: East Midlands
Salary: £24,600 per annum + Commission OTE £30,000
Working hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

Here at Serco we work with Asylum Accommodation and Support Services to assist individuals through the asylum system, which includes providing them with temporary accommodation. AASC contracts offer a range of improvements, with a particular focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system. They will ensure that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need and set clear requirements on the standard and condition of accommodation.

The key purpose of this role is to identify and procure accommodation of the appropriate volume for the Asylum, Accommodation and Support Contract (AASC), that match our obligations and requirements in terms of property type, volume and quality. You will establish and maintain landlord, investor and agent networks and will carry out inspections and to rapidly manage properties through the pipeline to the point they are available for occupation.

As a Property Negotiator you will be responsible for developing promotional material and use this material to actively promote the AASC Contract’s need for property in targeted areas. You will work with local Agents, Landlords and Investors to make them aware of the type and volume of properties that the AASC Contract requires. You will be required to meet with potential landlords to discuss property requirements and identify prospects.

Other key accountabilities will include:

  • Actively searching for new properties in targeted areas through local estate agents, area visits (driving local streets), media (newspaper and web), landlord relationships and other networks
  • To assess the fit of property prospects to the AASC Contract’s requirements, progressing/rejecting properties as appropriate and using this consideration in setting appropriate negotiation targets & limits
  • Estimate the approximate value of all remedial works required to bring the property to the required standards of the contract and use this cost consideration in setting appropriate negotiation targets & limits
  • Select the most appropriate landlord lease agreement, and negotiate and agree appropriate rental terms directly with the landlord
  • 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.)
  • Ensure that all properties procured to the portfolio are safe, habitable, fit for purpose and fully equipped in accordance with AASC Standards to delivery to the Accommodation Team.

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What you need to do the job*
You are required to have a minimum GCSE education. You should have as a minimum 2 years working within a property related industry. Clean driving Licence is preferred.

Why Serco?
Meaningful and vital work: As part of a highly collaborative team, you’ll be able to strongly influence hiring managers efforts that help us deliver vital services.
A world of opportunity: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won’t be hard to find.
Great people: You’ll find yourself working with a variety of highly motivated, supportive and experienced colleagues, where no two days are the same.

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What we offer*

  • Pension – 6%
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Bike4Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
  • A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
  • Serco Benefits package - discounts include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships
  • A safe and supportive culture
  • A company passionate about diversity and inclusion

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About Serco*
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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Apply*
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. 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.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £24,600.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Property Negotiator
Serco Plc

www.serco.com
Hook, United Kingdom
Rupert Soames
$5 to $10 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
HR Consulting
1987
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