Land & Property - Auctions Manager

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.