Acquisition Officer

Annual salary: up to £30,000.00

Acquisition Officer
- Full time - Permanent - up to £30,000 per annum_
- Location: SE London_

The Acquisitions Team is responsible for acquiring properties for the portfolio to ensure we are able to meet Service User demand. As an Acquisitions Officer, you will successfully source and negotiate the lease of residential property from the market that meets the required standard, at best price and within the budgets to deliver against contractual obligations.

You will be responsible for
- Handle initial enquiries from and negotiate with landlords, agents and investors and other providers
- Accurate reporting of existing and new acquisitions
- Ensure compliance for all new acquisitions
- Meet performance outcomes and targets on volume of properties purchased and average purchase price to satisfy the scheme requirements
- Ensure good quality properties are acquired that meet the relevant standards and have the relevant documentation before contracts are signed
- Minimise the time between offer accepted to exchange of contracts and assist with the coordinated works so properties are ready to let within agreed timescales
- Ensure timely completion of administrative tasks to ensure accurate property pipeline information is provided to Acquisitions Manager
- Ensure effective liaison and relationship building with agents, developers agencies and other potential sellers to maximise the property pipeline
- Ensure all records and IT data on systems remains updated with accurate information to meet contractual requirements.
- Undertake ad-hoc projects and provide support and cover for colleagues and teams within Mears Housing Management
- Ensure full compliance with Mears code of conduct, contractual terms and group policies & procedures

At Mears, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset and as such we believe this is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional professional to make a real difference to customers, communities and the people they lead.

What are we looking for?
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in property sales and lettings
- Proven track record of purchasing properties on behalf of a client to time and budget
- Excellent written and verbal communicating skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload to deadlines
- Motivated, able to use own initiative
- Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence others
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Knowledge of health and safety issues related to rented accommodation
- Knowledge and understanding of appropriate landlord, tenant and housing law
- Builds positive relationships with external partners and agencies, leadership team and colleagues
- Gains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating
- Anticipates conflict and handles it constructively
- Expresses opinions, information and key points of argument clearly
- Maintains a positive outlook at work

Key Attributes
- Adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations
- Promotes teamwork and empowers, supports and thanks staff
- Listens, consults others and communicates pro-actively
- Demonstrates integrity and is respected by others
- Communicates clearly and fluently
- The ability to manage workloads and relationships effectively in accordance with the organisation’s policies, procedures and standards
- Excellent organisational skills

As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a DBS check. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

Interested?