Mergers & Acquisitions Administrator

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Administrator to support our estate agency group’s growth through acquisitions. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth execution of business purchases, from independent estate agencies to lettings portfolios, by providing administrative coordination, due diligence support, and post-completion follow-up. This role will be based in our Milton Keynes office with some home working opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience and a keen interest in property, business transactions, or corporate development.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support the M&A team in the end-to-end acquisition process of estate agency branches, lettings businesses, and related property services.
• Monitor information provided in deal-specific data rooms ensuring compliance, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Chase up M&A team members, as appropriate.
• Liaise with sellers, solicitors, accountants, and internal stakeholders (e.g. Finance, Legal, Operations) to gather and distribute required documentation.
• Assist in coordinating due diligence efforts including reviewing business documentation, tenancy portfolios, contracts, and compliance records.
• Schedule and prepare for meetings, site visits, and integration planning sessions.
• Track key transaction milestones and maintain accurate records of progress using internal CRM or project management systems.
• Support post-acquisition onboarding activities including data migration, systems access, and communications.
• Ensure all documentation is filed and archived in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in a property, legal, or business administration role — preferably within the estate agency or property management sector.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with virtual data rooms or CRM/project tools is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and a confident, professional manner when dealing with external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of UK estate agency operations, lettings legislation, or business transfer processes is a plus.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Familiarity with acquisition-related documentation (e.g. Heads of Terms, TUPE, tenancy schedules, APA, SPA).
• Experience working with confidential and commercially sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and anticipate team needs.
• A genuine interest in property, mergers, and business growth.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.