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Transaction Manager (SOV)
Transaction Manager – Shared Ownership Vehicle
About Thriving Investments
Thriving Investments is a socially conscious fund manager focused on the living sector. We invest across a range of housing tenures that deliver market returns to investors while creating meaningful social impact. Currently managing over 5,300 homes and £1.1bn of assets under management, we have ambitious plans to grow our portfolio to £5bn+ through the launch of new funds and expansion of existing portfolios.
Supported by a Board of experienced non-executive directors and corporate functions (IT, Finance, HR, Facilities) through our parent organisation, Places for People.
Location & Working Pattern
The role can be based in our London or Bath office, operating three days per week on site.
This is an initial 6-month fixed contract with the possibility of conversion to a permanent role.
About the Role
As a Transaction Manager, you will:
- Lead the end-to-end acquisition of shared ownership portfolios into a newly established Shared Ownership Vehicle.
- Appraise investment opportunities, delivering due diligence across:
- Technical
- Legal
- Commercial
- Financial workstreams.
- Drive transactions through to completion while managing negotiations and acting as the key contact with housing associations.
- Produce high-quality investment papers and oversight of financial modelling to assess returns, risk, and portfolio performance.
- Support and guide analysts to ensure strong transactional and strategic outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Assess, manage, and execute complex residential real estate acquisitions.
- Lead deal pipeline development and risk mitigation for portfolio growth.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely closures.
- Keep abreast of regulatory and market trends affecting affordable housing.
- Mentor junior team members and improve broader transactional capabilities.
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Essential Criteria
✔ Proven track record of leading or supporting successful:
- Residential real estate portfolio acquisitions.
- Shared ownership or affordable housing investments.
✔ Strong financial modelling skills, including:
- Cashflow forecasting.
- Returns analysis.
- Covenant impact assessment.
✔ Experience preparing and presenting investment papers to senior stakeholders.
✔ Handling due diligence for property transactions:
- Technical
- Legal
- Commercial
- Financial aspects.
Desirable Criteria (if applicable)
- Knowledge of shared ownership regulation and policy frameworks.
- Pursuing professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, CA, MRICS, AFRAI).
- Proven ability to work in a regulatory or socially driven investment environment.
More About You
We’re seeking a commercially astute negotiator with:
- Strong analytical skills – balancing data with sound judgement.
- Expertise in relationship-building with housing associations and stakeholders.
- Organisational excellence and resilience in fast-paced environments.
- Commitment to individual transactions and portfolio strategy.
The Benefits
Thriving Investments is a growing business, offering career development, challenge, and long-term opportunities. This role could serve as the foundation for a wider career trajectory across our affordable housing investment platform.
Our benefits package includes:
- Competitive salary
- 28 days’ annual leave (+ bank holidays)
- Car allowance
- Private pension scheme
- Bonus scheme
- Training and development support.
- Additonal perks, including retail and leisure discounts.
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Inclusivity at Thriving Investments
We believe diversity drives innovation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that:
- Applicants from underrepresented groups are considered equally.
- Reasonable adjustments for interviews or in employment are accommodated.
- Neurodivergent and Armed Forces candidates with relevant experience are interviewed.
Key Inclusion Policies
- Disability Confident Employer (guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates).
- Committed to complying with the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Regulated safeguarding policies across our organisation.
Next Steps
If you meet the essential criteria and wish to explore this role:
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Apply through our 5-minute process by submitting:
- A CV (upload via Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox).
- A supporting statement highlighting how you meet the role's requirements.
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Questions? For further details, email our recruitment team.
✅ Priority Access
- Candidates who are disabled, neurodivergent, or have served in the Armed Forces will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Please indicate this in your application.
🔄 Flexibility We encourage discussion about support needs such as:
- Reduced hours
- Flexible start/finish times
- Compressed hours
Safeguarding Commitment
All employees and contractors must adhere to Places for People’s safeguarding policies, including:
- DBS checks (where applicable).
- Reporting concerns to maintain a safe working environment.
All other policies and notes regarding inclusivity, recruitment processes, and support for candidates with disabilities or backgrounds related to the Armed Forces are preserved as provided in the original description.
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