Project Officer, EC1N

Are you a skilled negotiator who knows how to secure the best deal? Can you develop / build relationships across a variety of levels? If so, then an exciting opportunity has arisen in our fast paced Disposals & Acquisitions team. Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing is one of the UK`s leading providers of affordable housing and care and support services. We employ over 1900 people to manage and develop our large portfolio of nearly 56,000 homes serving over 75,000 customers across London, the East Midlands, Southern and the East of England. We have a fantastic opportunity to within our Development team as a Project Officer. The Role: In this unique and dynamic role, you will be delivering and co-ordinating activities within various elements of the team`s workload. Some of the main accountabilities are as below - Working on large scale regeneration projects to buy back leasehold properties, to facilitate development - Negotiating high value property transactions - Assist in the delivery of a national sales programme, achieving best value for assets that no longer have a viable use for Metropolitan Thames Valley - Liaising with solicitors, covering legal conveyance for all sale and purchase activities within the team - Managing a market rent portfolio - Overseeing and working with contractors to deliver great services to our customers About You: You?ll be a great negotiator, able to deliver under pressure in a fast paced environment. A fabulous communicator with the ability to develop relationships at all levels, can read situations with the ability to manage risk(s). Be able to demonstrate the ability to use your judgement appropriately. An eye for detail, and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. What you'll get in return In return, you will be exposed to the fast-paced environment where you can benefit from our comprehensive in-house training to continue developing and utilising your skill set. We offer great benefits, in addition to generous holiday entitlement we provide: life assurance with a matched contribution (up to 12%) pension scheme enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave salary sacrifice schemes and season ticket loans eye care scheme plus lots of voluntary benefits including cash back and discounts from high street names What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it?s the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or for more information call us now on (phone number removed). Interview date: TBC Our promise All employment decisions at MTVH are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion, sex or sexual orientation. "We are proud to have been recognised by Disability Confident for our commitment to disabled people and those with long term health conditions by providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants enabling them to fulfil their potential and realise their