Acquisitions Manager

Acquisitions Manager – 13/804

Possible base at any BASS office

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)

£34 – £45 per annum Plus Possible Car Allowance

with possible London premium additional payment

So who is Home Group?

We are the UK’s largest provider of care and support services and also one of the UK’s top housing providers. Many of our clients need more than a home and through our Stonham brand we work with almost 30,000 vulnerable people in over 500 supported housing, justice and health services each year.

One size doesn’t fit all, so our clients lead their support every step of the way and this is reflected in our client satisfaction rating of 95%, with 78% experiencing a positive move-on and tenancy sustainment of 75%.

The Bail Accommodation Support Service (BASS) is a national contract which provides, primarily, accommodation and support for either offenders released from prison subject to home detention curfew, or defendants remanded on bail.

About the role

The BASS contract supports defendants on bail and offenders subject to Home Detention curfew in primarily 2 and 3 bedroom properties throughout England and Wales. The acquisitions manger plays a pivotal role in overseeing the acquisition of new properties, the de-commissioning of properties deemed surplus to requirements, and the management of rental payments.

The role includes the line management of a small team, and liaison with staff and managers within both the wider BASS Team and other parts of Home Group. The post will require national travel, and for the post holder to have use of their own vehicle, for which a monthly allowance is payable.

Who we’re looking for

You will have:

· Project management skills in order to ensure acquired properties are brought to a lettable standard within required timescales

· Effective negotiation skills to assist in dealing with landlords and letting agents

· An understanding of either the private rental market or social/supported housing

· Excellent communication and self-management skills

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, the costs of which will be met by the employer.

Our values

At Home Group, we live by our values every day through our colleagues to provide a great service to our clients and customers. To be a success with us you’ll need to be

Accountable (Don’t pass the buck – own it!), Commercial (Spending wisely and working creatively), Caring (Looking after one another) and Energised (Having a positive, can-do approach)

What we’ll give you

All new entrants will receive a thorough induction and ongoing support and training, and the post offers an excellent opportunity to develop experience and skills in working within the field of criminal justice, and all the prospects which derive from joining a large and successful national organisation

Our ‘My home package’ includes competitive salaries, performance related pay, a contributory occupational money-purchase pension scheme with life assurance and long terms disability insurance, 25 days paid holiday a year – rising by 1 day per year up to 30 days, with the ability to purchase an extra 5 days, salary sacrifice schemes including cycle and car.

Closing Date: Thursday 28th November 2013

Interview Date: Internal Candidates: 4th December 2013 & External candidates 12th December 2013