
Property Procurement Officer - SW Coast
- Devon
- £30,000-34,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Property Procurement & Compliance
- Source and secure suitable properties through accommodation partners and agents
- Build strong relationships with landlords, local authorities, and other key stakeholders
- Ensure all properties meet legislative, contractual, and company standards
- Oversee property handover, sign-off, and compliance processes
- Maintain accurate records in line with internal policies
- Liaise with local authority Environmental Health Officers and other regional contacts
- Collaborate with the Regional Operations Manager and Head of Procurement to ensure the property portfolio meets operational needs
- Attend meetings and maintain positive working relationships across the supply chain
- Mnitor and report on procurement KPIs and performance targets
- Handle daily calls, emails, and enquiries from landlords and agents
- Manage and respond to local authority notices appropriately
- Support continuous improvement and best practice sharing across the team
Qualifications & Training
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Relevant qualification in administration (desirable)
- Proven experience working in a busy environment with competing priorities
- Property-related experience such as sales, lettings, valuations, or estate agency
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Background in managing multiple shared inboxes
- Skilled at handling a high volume of verbal and written requests
- Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders in person
- Familiarity with working alongside administrators
- Experience working on large or multi-site operations and coordinating communication effectively
- Solutions-focused with strong customer service skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Track record of working to and achieving KPI targets
- Excellent organisational and meeting coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a friendly, professional telephone manner
- Positive, enthusiastic, and approachable
- Strong listening skills and attention to detail
- Good understanding of the local area
- Awareness of compliance requirements, including Health & Safety, GDPR, and Safeguarding
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Health and wellbeing membership scheme
- Laptop, phone, and equipment provided where required
- Opportunities for training and development
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - this role does not offer visa sponsorship
- All offers are subject to a satisfactory DBS check