Property Procurement Officer - Southwest Coast
Location: Southwest Coast
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum
Manpower is recruiting a Property Procurement Officer on behalf of our client.
This field-based role focuses on sourcing and securing properties for long term contracts, building strong relationships with landlords, agents and local authority stakeholders, ensuring compliance with legislative and contractual requirements.
This is a varied role combining property procurement, partnership management, and administrative responsibilities - ideal for someone with a background in housing, lettings, or property acquisition.
Key Responsibilities
Property Procurement & Compliance
Source and secure suitable properties through accommodation partners and agents
Build strong relationships with landlords, local authorities, and other key stakeholders
Ensure all properties meet legislative, contractual, and company standards
Oversee property handover, sign-off, and compliance processes
Maintain accurate records in line with internal policiesStakeholder Engagement
Liaise with local authority Environmental Health Officers and other regional contacts
Collaborate with the Regional Operations Manager and Head of Procurement to ensure the property portfolio meets operational needs
Attend meetings and maintain positive working relationships across the supply chain
Performance & Administration
Mnitor and report on procurement KPIs and performance targets
Handle daily calls, emails, and enquiries from landlords and agents
Manage and respond to local authority notices appropriately
Support continuous improvement and best practice sharing across the team
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Relevant qualification in administration (desirable)Experience
Proven experience working in a busy environment with competing priorities
Property-related experience such as sales, lettings, valuations, or estate agency
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Background in managing multiple shared inboxes
Skilled at handling a high volume of verbal and written requests
Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders in person
Familiarity with working alongside administrators
Experience working on large or multi-site operations and coordinating communication effectivelySkills
Solutions-focused with strong customer service skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Track record of working to and achieving KPI targets
Excellent organisational and meeting coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applicationsPersonal Attributes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a friendly, professional telephone manner
Positive, enthusiastic, and approachable
Strong listening skills and attention to detailSpecial Requirements
Good understanding of the local area
Awareness of compliance requirements, including Health & Safety, GDPR, and SafeguardingBenefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Life assurance cover
Health and wellbeing membership scheme
Laptop, phone, and equipment provided where required
Opportunities for training and developmentPlease note:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - this role does not offer visa sponsorship
All offers are subject to a satisfactory DBS checkf you're ready to play a key role in securing quality housing solutions, apply today