Property Sourcing Officer

Property Sourcing Officer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Property Sourcing Officer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Source new landlords and co-ordinate maintenance works;
  • Negotiate with Landlord/Letting Agent to ensure the property is provided at best value terms to the company;
  • Supporting new team members and provide on-the-job training;
  • Keep up-to-date with all written and verbal communications (i.e. emails/messages/calls);
  • Create and maintain effective partnerships with local authorities and support agencies;
  • Liaise regularly with line manager, New Area Officer and wider team members;
  • Ensure cold calling activities take place to identify suitable Landlords and Letting Agents;
  • Agree and monitor the ‘go live’ process for the property with the New Area Officer to ensure that the deadlines are met by the Landlord/Letting Agent;
  • Deal with close-outs and related returns of properties;
  • Keep abreast of regional variances to standards and licencing schemes;
  • Ensure appropriate property certification documentation is produced and recorded;
  • Ensure all records are maintained and kept up-to-date according to company policies and procedures;
  • Undertaking site visits to explore new areas to procure properties;
  • Completion of Fire Risk Assessment;
  • Help or provide cover for other team members as required.

Requirements:

  • Able to work on own initiative, as well as part of a team;
  • Full UK driving licence and car;
  • Good time/diary management;
  • Housing marketing knowledge of local area;
  • IT knowledge with experience of using Microsoft Office packages;
  • Flexible, adaptable nature with the ability to work under pressure, in a calm manner;
  • Professional written and verbal communication;
  • Previous sales experience;
  • Experience within Residential Property Lettings.