Property Negotiator

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 high standard of accommodation. Due to extensive growth within the contract, we are expanding our Property Acquisition 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 property (ie Estate Agency Lettings/Property Management) 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. stablish and maintain landlord, investor and agent networks
• Liaising and negotiating with Landlords, Agents and Investors to promote the Serco Lease and Serco Property Standards.
• Carry out inspections and to rapidly manage properties through the pipeline to the point they are available for occupation.
You will use your extensive knowledge of the property market, strong organisational and planning skills to ensure delivery of accountabilities including:
• Actively search for new properties in targeted areas through local estate agents, area visits (driving local streets), media (newspaper and web), landlord relationships and other networks
• Develop promotional material and use this material to actively promote the AASC Contract's need for property in targeted areas
• Work with local Agents, Landlords and Investors to make them aware of the type and volume of properties that the AASC Contract requires
• Build 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
• Provide a schedule of remedial works required to bring the property to the required standards of the contract.
• 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.)
  
  First and foremost, you must have extensive experience of private rented and property sector in a service orientated environment, alongside experience of adding value and additional commercial benefit through the development of constructive relationships.
This is a critical, demanding role where you will utilise your sound commercial and business awareness to understand the context in which the business operates This role requires Security Clearance at CTC level (Counter Terrorism Check) and also CRB clearance. Finally, you must have a valid UK drivers licence and flexibility is a must - you will be expected to travel within the regions and occasionally within the UK

Meaningful and vital work - With approximately 20,000 asylum seekers and more than 5,000 properties you'll be delivering an essential service that touch people's lives. A world of opportunity - 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. Great people - 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. 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 touch 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
• Pension - up to 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Chance to contribute to innovation in the Immigration sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
• A safe and supportive culture
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.