Conveyancing Assistant - Part Time in Winchester

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey. At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no‑blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary: As the Conveyancing Assistant you will be responsible for administrative support to the Estate Conveyancer(s), Assistant Divisional Legal Manager and Divisional Legal Manager. You will provide an efficient, service‑led and cost‑effective plot conveyancing function that supports the business, particularly in relation to its key operation of plot sales (and associated part exchanges), including the provision of accurate contract documentation. You must maintain high standards of presentation and accuracy for all documents and correspondence issued by the Department and assist the Estate Conveyancers in achieving the department's performance targets for the dispatch of contracts, exchanges and completions. You will collaborate with Business Units on gathering information required to progress plot transactions, attending to all routine matters and queries before, during or after the sale or development of individual plots. NOTE: This is a part‑time role, working Thursdays and Fridays only.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Estate Conveyancer, the Assistant Divisional Legal Manager and the Divisional Legal Manager in delivering an efficient, service‑led plot conveyancing function that supports the business, particularly in relation to its key operation of plot sales (and associated part exchanges).
• Assist the Estate Conveyancer(s) in keeping internal systems up to date with papers issued, exchanges and other milestones so that the Business Units have the most current plot progression.
• Issue the relevant legal paperwork in connection with plots reserved and notified to the department (eg. preparation of the Contract and Transfer/Lease) and send out paperwork to buyers' solicitors.
• Provide general office duties including filing, photocopying, incoming and outgoing post duties, scanning and telephone calls (this list is not exhaustive).
• Assist in obtaining any relevant property searches (eg. Local Authority Search, Drainage and Water Search in respect of part‑exchange buy‑in properties) and pre‑completion land registry searches.
• Submit monthly service charge payment requests to finance and send notifications to Management Companies for completed plots.
• Ensure completed files are regularly archived.

What You Will Have:

• Extensive I.T. skills, including the use of Word and Excel together with online facilities such as the Land Registry Portal, Stamp Duty Land Tax and search providers.
• A methodical and accurate approach to all tasks with close attention to detail.
• A pleasant outgoing personality and confident telephone manner.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, willingness to learn together with a “can‑do” attitude with the potential to take more responsibility as the role evolves.
• The ability to work in a demanding and pressurised environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to maintain standards.

What We Offer At Taylor Wimpey: At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it’s about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer a discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture – we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home for your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry‑leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

Inclusivity Statement: As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants: Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.