Salary: £31,354 per annum FTE
Closing date: 01/07/2026
Department: Client Services
Location: London
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division: Regional Operations
Hours Per Week: 35
Job Description
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in London office, E1 with regular travel to prospective residential properties across London, specifically South and East London.
Contract: Six-month fixed term contract
About the role
We know we cannot end homelessness without increasing the supply of genuinely affordable, secure homes. After nearly 60 years of delivering frontline services, pioneering research, building best practice research and campaigning for change, Crisis will no longer wait for others to provide the homes needed to end homelessness, we are beginning to buy homes for the first time in our history and this role will be part of the small team helping us get started.
As a Property Acquisitions Assistant at Crisis, you will help us secure safe, good‑quality homes that support our mission to end homelessness. This is a great early‑career role for someone looking to build experience in housing, property, compliance, or project coordination. You will be involved in every stage of the acquisition process, from researching the market to viewing properties and supporting conveyancing.
You will gain hands‑on experience across a varied workload, building confidence as you work with colleagues, estate agents, surveyors, and our conveyancing partners. You will play an impactful part in shaping our growing supply of homes, with support from your manager and wider team as you develop your skills.
About you
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and sectors. You might already have experience working in residential property, but that is not essential, what matters is your ability to learn quickly and apply sound judgement. You will bring:
- Strong observational skills and the ability to assess information to spot potential issues.
- Clear communication and confidence working with different people, or the willingness to develop this.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow processes accurately.
- Good organisational skills to manage tasks and deadlines.
- Relationship‑building skills and a collaborative approach.
- A proactive mindset and the ability to make informed decisions with support.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation. How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 23:55
Interview date and location: Wednesday 8 or Thursday 9 July in person in our E1 offices
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email jobs@crisis.org.uk and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss how we can help.
For more information about our work please visit
https://www.crisis.org.uk/about-us/
To see our work in action please visit:
youtube.com/user/crisishomelessness
www.facebook.com/crisis.homeless
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094