Land & Property Manager - Auctions (Lancashire)

Northwest based to £60,000 (O.T.E.) - PLUS, company car, benefits & hybrid working.

The Opportunity

Kingsley Recruitment is retained by one of the largest independently owned auction houses to source a full-time (Mon-Fri) Land & Property Auctions Manager, based out of the Northwest. The purpose of the role is to identify, acquire, and manage the Land & Property auction assets which involves overseeing property transactions, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, including buyers and sellers at auctions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Valuer - valuation of the property based on type, condition, and location.
• Marketing – appropriately market the property online to get the best coverage.
• Business Development – build and maintain relationships with landowners, developers, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• CRM – communicate to enquiries/database with support of marketing, deal with enquiries and record contact details to allow interested parties to be advised of changes in relation to the property, viewing dates/times/auction dates/legal packs and bidding.
• Instructions – anti-money laundering the vendor/property prior to marketing.
• Legal Pack – liaise with vendor’s solicitor. Understand the structure/order/store – be able to combine/compress and ensure distribution to interested parties always with a Property Registration Form.
• Understanding of contract law.
• Assist with selling and completion of land & property transactions.
• Exchange – on receipt of the deposit – prepare the Notification of Purchase.
• Statements – prepare the balance of the deposit to be sent to the vendor’s solicitors.
• Fees – invoice the vendor with an entry fee and/or commission invoice.
• Key release invoice tracking with the accounts department.
• Represent the company at industry events and meetings.

Qualifications and Skills - Essential Criteria:

• MRICS qualified.
• Proven experience in land & property acquisition/disposals process.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of property law and regulations in GB.
• Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.
• The ability to provide accurate valuation of properties (RICS Certification).
• Some knowledge of building and construction.
• Integrity, empathy, confidence, presentation and communication skills.
• Honesty, punctuality and high levels of professionalism.
• Experience with CRM and property portals on digital platforms.

Desirable Criteria:

• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Sound judgement and ability.
• Good maths and analytical thinking skills.
• Experienced in Outlook, Excel, Word and Acrobat.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration:

• Company car.
• Company pension.
• Free parking.
• 28 days holidays (incl. of bank holidays).
• Health & wellbeing programme – access to BUPA.
• Staff discount scheme.

To Apply:

Email: andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk

Phone: 07879 413 765

Quote Ref: AK3257238

My client offers real scope for career development for a dedicated, professional and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wants to join one of the market leaders.