Complex Enquiries Lead

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More about your role

Property Sales is a specialist team that manage a wide variety of sale transactions including statutory Right to Buy and Right to Acquire, Shared Ownership Staircasing, Lease Extensions and Resales.

We have 2 positions available a 12-month FTC role and a permanent role . As our Complex Enquiries Lead, you will take the lead on complex and legally sensitive property sales enquiries, escalated complaints and transactions. 

You will use your knowledge of housing legislation, regulatory requirements and legal documentation to provide expert guidance to Colleagues and stakeholders. You will have delegated authority to approve key stages, resolve escalated issues and maintain service continuity when the Property Sales Team Leader is unavailable.

You will also coach and support Colleagues, helping the team build its knowledge and confidence when handling complex cases. By identifying recurring issues and improving processes, you will help us deliver efficient, compliant and Customer-focused services. You will work closely with solicitors, valuers and internal teams to overcome barriers and achieve successful outcomes. 

This is a hybrid role based from our Preston office usually in the office Mondays and Tuesdays.

Essential criteria

To be considered for this role, your CV should clearly demonstrate:

• At least three years' experience within property sales, housing or legal conveyancing.

• Experience managing complex property sales transactions or cases within a legal or conveyancing environment.

• Knowledge of housing legislation, regulatory frameworks and legal processes relating to property sales or shared ownership.

• Experience coaching, training or developing Colleagues to improve team capability and performance.

• Experience delivering services against targets, service-level agreements and legal or contractual requirements. 

More about you

You will be confident managing complex, sensitive and escalated cases while balancing competing priorities in a busy environment. You can interpret legislation and legal documentation, apply professional judgement and explain complex information clearly to Customers, Colleagues and professional partners.

You will be comfortable influencing others and working collaboratively with solicitors, valuers and internal stakeholders. You will also look for practical ways to improve processes, reduce risk and strengthen the Customer experience.  A legal qualification relating to housing or property sale would be beneficial, although significant relevant experience will also be considered. 

What you'll get

We know rewarding work deserves rewarding benefits. That's why, alongside a competitive salary, you'll have access to a package designed to support you at work and beyond.
You'll receive:

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
  • Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
  • 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell days
  • Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available
  • Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
  • Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases
  • Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities
  • Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work
  • Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
  • Free membership to Places Gyms
  • Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team View email address on careers.placesforpeople.co.uk

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on View email address on careers.placesforpeople.co.uk . 

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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W e understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.  

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Safeguarding

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We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities