Acquisitions Representative
Hybrid – Manchester / Cheshire, UK
Contract rate: Competitive (DOE) + performance bonuses
About 53 Degrees Property
53 Degrees Property is a fast-growing Property Investment and Airbnb Management company managing over 125 units across the UK. Founded in 2019 by Daniel & Sally Budden, we’ve scaled to a seven-figure business in under three years by working closely with landlords, letting agents, and investors to acquire and manage properties for short-term rental.
Headquartered in Dubai, the business is run as an international operation with teams managed across the UK, Cape Town, and Dubai. We’re now looking for an Acquisitions Representative to join us on the ground in the Manchester and Cheshire area, someone who can help us identify and secure great new properties, build strong landlord relationships, and make sure every property we take on is set up to the high standard our guests expect.
About the Role
This is a contract (self-employed) position focused on getting new properties through onboarding and live to a high standard. The field side of the role involves property viewings, hands-on set-up, and staging across Manchester, Cheshire, and the wider North West, while the administrative side, onboarding, record-keeping, and landlord communication, can be done remotely from home.
You’ll own the journey from first viewing through to a fully staged, guest-ready property, and you’ll play a central part in helping us build out the staging arm of the business as we scale. No two days will look the same, and you’ll be joining at a genuinely exciting point in the company’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
Viewings & Acquisitions
- Carrying out viewings of prospective properties on behalf of 53 Degrees Property, assessing their suitability for short-term rental.
- Building and maintaining relationships with landlords, letting agents, and property owners across the North West.
- Managing landlord enquiries and acting as the main point of contact for new acquisition leads.
- Negotiating rental terms and agreements with landlords on behalf of the company.
Onboarding, Set-Up & Staging
- Owning the end-to-end onboarding process for newly acquired properties, taking them from handover through to fully guest-ready.
- Coordinating and overseeing the set-up of each property to a high, consistent standard.
- Staging and styling spaces, sourcing furniture, dressing rooms, and making sure every property photographs and feels its best.
- Helping to build out the staging arm of the business: developing repeatable staging standards, kits, and supplier relationships that can scale across the portfolio.
- Liaising with cleaning and maintenance teams to ensure properties are prepared on time and to spec.
Administration & Systems
- Onboarding new properties onto our internal systems and short-term rental platforms accurately and efficiently.
- Maintaining up-to-date records of all onboarding activity, landlord communications, and property details.
- Keeping track of ongoing tasks, deadlines, and property pipelines to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
- Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed.
What We’re Looking For
- A hard worker with a proactive attitude, someone who gets things done without needing to be micromanaged.
- Good interpersonal skills and confidence when meeting and communicating with landlords and property professionals.
- A strong eye for interior presentation and staging, with the practical ability to get a property looking its best.
- Excitement about helping to build out the staging arm of the business, creating standards and systems that scale rather than just styling one property at a time.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly when managing the onboarding process and administrative tasks remotely.
- Experience in property, lettings, estate agency or a related field is a real plus, but we’re happy to consider driven candidates from other backgrounds.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for property viewings across the region).
- Based in or within easy reach of Manchester or Cheshire.
We’re not just contracting a skill set, we’re looking for the right person. If you’re motivated, reliable, and genuinely interested in property, we’d love to hear from you, even if your background doesn’t tick every box.
What We Offer
- Competitive contract rate depending on experience, plus performance bonuses.
- Hybrid working, field-based for viewings and property set-ups, with the administrative side of the role done from home.
- Mileage reimbursed for all property visits and travel across the region.
- A varied, hands-on role with real ownership and responsibility from day one.
- The chance to work alongside a close-knit, ambitious team at an exciting stage of growth.
- Direct access to the founders and the opportunity to learn about property investment and Airbnb management from the ground up.
How to Apply
Please send your CV along with a short cover note telling us a bit about yourself and why this role appeals to you. We’re a small team, and personality matters; don’t be afraid to let yours come through.
Role Summary
Reporting to
Daniel Budden, Director & CEO of 53 Degrees Property
Engagement
Contract (self-employed), full-time hours – approx. 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday
Location
Hybrid – field-based across Manchester / Cheshire + remote admin
Contract rate
Competitive (DOE) + performance bonuses
Licence required
Full UK driving licence (essential)
Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheshire
