About the Role
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The Acquisitions Team is responsible for acquiring properties for our portfolio to ensure we can meet Service User demand. As a Property Sourcing Acquisitions Officer, you will be responsible for sourcing new leads, selling our lease product to landlords, agents and investors and to successfully source and negotiate the lease of residential property from across the market that meets the required standard, within the budget to deliver against contractual obligations.
1. Acquire residential properties to expand the portfolio and meet Service User demand
2. Source new leads across the market, including landlords, agents, and investors
3. Promote and sell the lease product to potential property partners
4. Negotiate lease agreements that meet required standards and fall within budget
5. Ensure all acquisitions align with contractual obligations and service delivery goals
6. Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support ongoing property sourcing
Role Criteria:
7. Demonstrate experience in property sales or lettings
8. Show excellent written and verbal communication skills
9. Have a strong telephone manner
10. Can do attitude
11. Confident in communicating to all levels
12. Hold a full UK driving licence for travel and property visits
Benefits we can offer you
13. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
14. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
15. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
16. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
17. Family friendly policies
18. Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
19. Access to EAP Counselling sessions