Transactions Coordinator
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More About Your Role
Please note we are a UK wide business – the base office for this role can be either Derby or Preston and it is offered on a Hybrid/Remote working model,
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 And Experience
- Strong IT skills with excellent with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and systems such as Business World and SharePoint etc.
- 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, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure, work independently, and consistently deliver against targets.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- 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.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team
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. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
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e understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.
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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 - 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. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
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.