Serco: AASC Contract
Home Based with regular travel, covering East of England
£25,000 per annum + Car + Commission (OTE up to £40k pa) + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package
Here within our Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) we focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with a high standard of accommodation.
Due to extensive growth within the contract, we are expanding our Property Acquisition Team and are looking for someone with the drive and passion to make a difference to Social Housing. Ideally, you will come from a background in property (ie Estate Agency Lettings/Property Management) and you will enjoy working as part of a team, where you will identify and procure accommodation of the appropriate volume for AASC.
Key components of this role include:
You will use your extensive knowledge of the property market, strong organisational and planning skills to ensure delivery of accountabilities including:
What you'll need to do the role
First and foremost, you must have extensive experience of private rented and property sector in a service orientated environment, alongside experience of adding value and additional commercial benefit through the development of constructive relationships.
This is a critical, demanding role where you will utilise your sound commercial and business awareness to understand the context in which the business operates
This role requires Security Clearance at CTC level (Counter Terrorism Check) and also CRB clearance.
Finally, you must have a valid UK drivers licence and flexibility is a must - you will be expected to travel within the regions and occasionally within the UK
Why Serco
Meaningful and vital work - With approximately 20,000 asylum seekers and more than 5,000 properties you'll be delivering an essential service that touch people's lives.
A world of opportunity - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
Great people - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You'll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.
Why Serco
A place you can make an impact - With approximately 20,000 asylum seekers and more than 5,000 properties you'll be delivering an essential service that touch people's lives.
A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You'll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.
What we offer
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About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.