Property Sourcing Officer

Property Sourcing Officer

Location: Eastbourne/Southampton/Portsmouth

Salary: £30,000-£34,000

Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Our well-established client, a leader in housing solutions, is seeking a Property Sourcing Officer cover Eastbourne, Southampton and Portsmouth. This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about property and eager to make a real impact by helping secure homes for communities.

Job Objective:

The Property Sourcing Officer oversees a designated caseload, travelling as needed to engage with stakeholders and team members, actively supporting the organisations procurement goals.

This role involves building strong relationships with both prospective and existing clients, sourcing properties to secure for long-term contracts. Additionally, the Property Sourcing Officer manages procurement administration, ensuring that performance objectives and sourcing targets are consistently achieved.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee property supply through accommodation partners, ensuring compliance with contracts and standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior EHOs and regional stakeholders to meet legal requirements.
• Collaborate with the Regional Operations Manager and Head of Procurement to optimise bed space efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to values, policies, and ethical standards.
• Monitor and report on performance targets and KPIs.
• Foster continuous improvement and share best practices across the supply chain.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture.
• Manage property procurement administration and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure proper property handover and sign-off processes are followed.
• Ensure the companys portfolio is compliance with Local Authority and other regulatory requirements.
• Handle daily inquiries from landlords and agents.
• Process Local Authority notices according to procedures.
• Ensure internal audits and compliance standards are met.
• Assess properties for wheelchair accessibility and other needs.
• Negotiate favourable terms for litigation-related properties with unique requirements.
• Advise landlords/agents on modifications to meet accessibility standards or case-specific needs.

Required Skills:

• Proven knowledge and experience in sourcing/acquiring properties within the market.
• Preferably experienced in social care housing for individuals with disabilities
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Effective at prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, health membership, life cover, a 6-month probation period, a 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution, provision of a laptop, phone, and other necessary equipment, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and a referral scheme.

The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role.

Please contact Kerrie Collett on to learn more, or submit your application today.

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