Transaction Co-ordinator in Preston

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! Experience and track record are important, but we are more interested in hiring someone who embodies our People Promises: someone who does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK’s leading social enterprise, we are dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and employees.

More About Your Role

You will play a key role in delivering a programme of individual asset transactions on behalf of the Group, contributing significantly to the achievement of over £40m in profit through the successful execution of a high volume of asset disposals. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Acquisitions and Disposals Team across a range of projects, supporting the development and implementation of the Group’s asset strategy by providing strategic and analytical insight aligned with operational objectives. You will gain valuable experience in the team’s working practices, build key skills within the wider Assets and Investments function, and develop strong relationships with stakeholders across the Group.

The Transaction Coordinator will support the delivery of a large disposal pipeline of around 800 assets across England and Scotland, managing transactions from listing through to completion on behalf of Group companies including Place, Living+, Derwent, and Chorus. Working closely with the wider team, you will contribute to Group projects such as external Investment Valuations by collating, validating, and analysing asset and transactional data. You will produce clear, high-quality performance reporting and insights, building strong relationships with key stakeholders across housing, sales, maintenance, asset management, and finance teams. The role also involves commissioning and reviewing valuations, ensuring all properties meet compliance and disposal criteria before listing, and maintaining accurate records in line with Group and Government requirements, including invoice processing via the Business World system. Throughout, you will ensure all activities are delivered in line with legislation, internal policies, and best practice, while supporting the Group’s People Promises and Team Pledge.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong IT skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and systems such as Business World and SharePoint.
• A proven understanding of the residential sales process, with the ability to develop expertise in contracts, transfers, leases, and their legal and financial implications.
• You should be a confident and proactive decision‑maker, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure, work independently, and consistently deliver against targets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly.
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year.
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%.
• Training and development.
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Armed Forces Commitment

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

Neurodivergent

Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.