Property Sourcer

Property Sourcer

AASC, Birchwood, Cheshire

Permanent,

Monday - Friday, 37.5 Hours per week

Hybrid with 3 days in office

Salary £27,945 per annum + Commission and benefits

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 (i.e., 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.

Key components of this role include:

• 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.

You will use your extensive knowledge and strong organisational and planning skills to ensure delivery of accountabilities including:

• 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 a personal network 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:

• Extensive experience in sales and or property sector/market.
• Commercial and business awareness to understand the context in which the business operates.
• A valid UK driver's licence as you will be expected to travel to events on occasions.

This role requires a CRB (DBS) clearance.

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 touches 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 - includes cinema, Merlin Entertainment, and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• Serco ShareSave - where employees can own a part of the company and invest in their future.
• 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.