Acquisitions Manager
Haringey Council
About Haringey
Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.
Job Description
* Contract Type: Full‑Time, 12‑Month FTC
* Salary: PO6 £54,267 – £57,402 per annum
* Interview: w/c 8th December 2025
* Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Business Development and Sales
* Industries: Government Administration
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the delivery of Haringey Council’s property acquisitions programme, helping to secure much‑needed housing across the borough. As Acquisitions Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of identifying market opportunities, negotiating property purchases, and managing the statutory right of first refusal process. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure acquisitions are financially viable, strategically aligned, and delivered to a high standard. If you’re passionate about housing, skilled in negotiation, and ready to make a tangible impact in the community, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll be joining the Business Development team within the Finance and Resources directorate — a dynamic, forward‑thinking group focused on expanding housing supply and improving outcomes for residents. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, you’ll work with a team of Acquisitions Managers and collaborate with colleagues across legal, finance, property, and housing services. The team values innovation, collaboration, and a proactive approach to tackling housing challenges in Haringey.
About You
We’re looking for a confident and experienced property professional with a strong track record in acquisitions, particularly in the open market. You’ll bring excellent knowledge of the housing market in North London, including experience of block and/or portfolio acquisitions. Your negotiation skills will be second to none, and you’ll be comfortable managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships. Ideally, you’ll have a relevant property or RICS qualification, and experience in market analysis, project management, and statutory right of first refusal processes. Strong communication skills and a strategic mindset are essential.
Working for Haringey
At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce, so we welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities to continue making a difference to our residents and community.
Benefits
* Leave entitlement up to 31 days + bank holidays
* Potential hybrid working opportunities
* Health and wellbeing support
* Generous local government pension scheme
* Range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money‑saving discounts
Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.
Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may end be diverted through to junk email folders. Please continue to check these through the application process. If you have any questions about the status of your application please contact ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk
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