​We are currently partnering with a Dorset based Local Authority, who are recruiting for a Property Acquisition Officer to join their team on a temporary basis for a minimum of three months.

This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of £25 - £30 via an Umbrella company and the start date is subject to notice.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a Basic DBS, as well as recent experience In Property Acquisition and Lease reviews/ renewals.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Identifying properties to purchase, with a focus on location, type and size of property, to be used to tackle homelessness

• Working alongside existing landlords to provide leased accommodation for homeless households

• Overseeing all of the renovation on recently purchased and leased properties and ensuring value for money for both the council and licensees

• Working closely with Housing Teams to ensure adherence with type, size, location and where possible with LHA/HB rates

• Supporting with the development of new systems to track assets, leases and management agreements

• Coordinating negotiations with property owners, landlords and agents

• Working alongside the Empty Homes team, to explore and promote opportunities to purchase vacant properties

• Ensuring all council properties/private sector leased properties are in adherence with compliance and health & safety standards

Experience required:

• Experience working within Local Authorities

• Experience in lease renewals/ reviews and property acquisition

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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