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More about your role
As a Transaction Manager, you will lead and deliver a varied programme of property acquisitions and disposals, ensuring activity is completed in line with business targets, budgets and timescales. You will manage transactions from appraisal through to completion, including valuations, negotiations, contract coordination and resolving issues along the way. You will take ownership of reporting and regulatory requirements, while building strong relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders such as local authorities, solicitors and surveyors. You will also contribute to financial forecasting, project reporting and market insight, supporting wider investment strategy and helping to drive performance, collaboration and accountability across the team.
- Proven experience managing property sales and disposals, including private treaty and auction processes
- Demonstrable experience of negotiating sales and overseeing conveyancing transactions through to completion
- Strong knowledge of reviewing lease, funding and charge documentation related to property sales
- Advanced IT skills, including use of Microsoft systems and property or asset management systems
- Experience managing multiple transactions/projects simultaneously while meeting targets and deadlines
- Auction experience preferrable but not essential
More about you
You are confident managing a varied and fast‑paced workload, making informed decisions using accurate data and your own initiative. You bring strong experience in property transactions and understand the end‑to‑end sales and acquisition process. You are comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies at all times. You take ownership of your work, contribute to team performance and are motivated to deliver the best outcomes while supporting wider business objectives.
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary with regular annual review
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
- 35 days holiday (including bank holiday) with option to buy or sell days
- Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs - up to £500 savings per year
- Access to wellbeing support such as counselling and flu jabs
- Private GP and health support services available
- Access to a rewards platform with retail and lifestyle discounts
- Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to professional qualifications and career progression
- Internal development programmes and learning support
- Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards
- Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
- Free membership to Places Gyms
