London Borough Of Brent

Property Acquisition and Disposal Officer

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Job summary

Important Information on how to apply

Applications submitted via NHS Jobs website will not be considered

Kindly use the link under 'supporting links' to apply for this post directly on the Brent Council website.

Main duties of the job

The post is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in a property, housing and regeneration field.

About us

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brents diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,038 to £39,582 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

F0121-1277

Job locations

London Borough Of Brent

Engineers Way

Wembley

Middlesex

HA9 0FJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post

The post is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in a property, housing and regeneration field.

The post involves working across the Councils buying programmes. Negotiating with leaseholders to agree buybacks for regeneration programmes. Inspection of properties, instructing surveys and overseeing the buyback process. At completion supporting the handover process for properties acquired or sold, including inspection on completion, arranging security, meter readings, and handover to clients.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the Council's property programmes, which is required to achieve a significant number of property acquisitions in Brent and other areas for the councils housing and regenerations programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in large-scale programmes that deliver property and housing solutions to local residence.

The Person

You will display good judgement, self-motivation and excellent organisational skills you are able to manage multiple deadlines for example.

You will be able to establish priorities and meet deadlines whilst preserving the high level of accuracy and confidentiality needed.

For this role, you will work with a team of property negotiators and surveyors, so good communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post

The post is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in a property, housing and regeneration field.

The post involves working across the Councils buying programmes. Negotiating with leaseholders to agree buybacks for regeneration programmes. Inspection of properties, instructing surveys and overseeing the buyback process. At completion supporting the handover process for properties acquired or sold, including inspection on completion, arranging security, meter readings, and handover to clients.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the Council's property programmes, which is required to achieve a significant number of property acquisitions in Brent and other areas for the councils housing and regenerations programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in large-scale programmes that deliver property and housing solutions to local residence.

The Person

You will display good judgement, self-motivation and excellent organisational skills you are able to manage multiple deadlines for example.

You will be able to establish priorities and meet deadlines whilst preserving the high level of accuracy and confidentiality needed.

For this role, you will work with a team of property negotiators and surveyors, so good communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Visit https://www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills to apply for this role directly on Brent Website
  • Applications submitted on NHS Jobs will not be considered
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Visit https://www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills to apply for this role directly on Brent Website
  • Applications submitted on NHS Jobs will not be considered

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough Of Brent

Address

London Borough Of Brent

Engineers Way

Wembley

Middlesex

HA9 0FJ


Employer's website

https://www.brent.gov.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough Of Brent

Address

London Borough Of Brent

Engineers Way

Wembley

Middlesex

HA9 0FJ


Employer's website

https://www.brent.gov.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

recruitment@brent.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,038 to £39,582 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

F0121-1277

Job locations

London Borough Of Brent

Engineers Way

Wembley

Middlesex

HA9 0FJ


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