About the Role
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, you could be just who we're looking for! Experience and track record are important, but we’re more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that 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're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
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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.
Essential Criteria
- 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 preferable 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.
Benefits
- 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 Colleague Awards
- Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
- Free membership to Places Gyms
Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Hiring
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantee an interview to 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. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer; disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
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.
Transaction Manager in Preston employer: Places for People
Places for People in Birmingham is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises community engagement and exceptional service delivery. With flexible working arrangements and health memberships, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while also having access to numerous growth opportunities within the leisure and hospitality sector.
