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<h1>Sales Valuer - Fulham</h1>Up to £30,000 Basic | £70,000 OTE | London Residential<hr /><h2>Ready to Take the Next Step?</h2>If you're a Senior Sales Negotiator who's been winning instructions, building client relationships, and quietly outgrowing your current role - this is the opportunity to make the move into valuing.A well-established London residential agency with a strong heritage and a business built on referral is looking for a driven sales professional ready to step up into a Sales Valuer position at their Fulham office.You'll be joining a market-leading name in one of London's most sought-after postcodes, with the support, brand, and client base to hit the ground running.<hr /><h2>The Role</h2>As Sales Valuer, you will take ownership of winning new instructions and converting valuations, while continuing to deliver an exceptional client experience. Day to day, you can expect to:<ul><li>Carry out market appraisals and win new sales instructions</li><li>Build and manage a strong pipeline of vendor relationships</li><li>Work closely with the sales team to ensure smooth progression from valuation to completion</li><li>Grow your profile and presence in the local market</li><li>Contribute to branch performance and market share growth</li></ul><hr /><h2>The Person</h2>You're currently a Senior Sales Negotiator with a proven track record - and you're ready for more. You'll have:<ul><li>Solid experience in London residential sales</li><li>Strong local market knowledge, ideally across SW London or PCL</li><li>A natural ability to build trust with clients and win business</li><li>Ambition, commercial awareness, and a hunger to progress</li><li>The confidence to represent a premium brand at valuation level</li></ul><hr /><h2>The Package</h2><ul><li>Up to £30,000 Basic Salary</li><li>£70,000 OTE</li><li>A genuine step-up opportunity with a market-leading agency</li><li>Clear path for progression within a well-respected business</li></ul><hr />This is a confidential search. To find out more, please get in touch.

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<h1>Head of Sales - Fulham</h1>£80,000 - £100,000 OTE | London Residential | Senior Leadership<hr /><h2>The Opportunity</h2>A well-established London residential agency with a strong heritage and a business built largely on referral is looking for an experienced Head of Sales to lead their Fulham office.This is a senior role for someone who knows what it takes to win in one of the capital's most competitive patches - someone equally comfortable driving branch performance as they are developing and retaining a high-quality team.<hr /><h2>The Role</h2>As Head of Sales, you will take full ownership of the Fulham office, with responsibility for:<ul><li>Driving branch performance and revenue growth</li><li>Building and protecting market share in a competitive local market</li><li>Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing sales team</li><li>Maintaining the agency's reputation for quality and client-first service</li><li>Identifying new business opportunities and nurturing long-term relationships</li></ul><hr /><h2>The Person</h2>You will be an established sales leader within London residential property, with the credibility, local knowledge, and commercial edge to hit the ground running. You'll bring:<ul><li>Proven experience in a senior sales or branch leadership role</li><li>A track record of growing market share in a competitive London market</li><li>Strong people management skills and the ability to inspire a team</li><li>Excellent client relationship skills and a referral-led mindset</li><li>A professional approach that reflects the quality of a market-leading brand</li></ul><hr /><h2>The Package</h2><ul><li>£80,000 - £100,000 OTE Year One</li><li>Bespoke guarantee period</li><li>Commission on office revenue</li><li>Profit bonuses</li><li>A market-leading name within Prime Central London</li></ul><hr />To find out more or explore this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch.

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Our client is one of the leading companies in the Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector who design, build, and operate large-scale apartment schemes to rent. They are looking for an individual to join their Resident Service team for a scheme in Glasgow City Centre. THE ROLE<ul><li>The Resident Service Advisor roles will support the General Manager in mobilising the site, successfully letting all the apartments, looking after over 1000 residents, and running the buildings on a day-to-day basis</li><li>The successful candidate will be first point of contact for all existing and prospective residents, managing leasing and renewal discussions, conducting viewings, solving issues and delivering a great experience.</li></ul>YOUR PROFILE<ul><li>We are looking for a highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Sales mentality and sales experience are desirable, preferably within a letting's environment</li><li>You should have a genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service at all opportunities</li><li>The successful individual will be willing to get their hands dirty to solve challenges and make things happen</li><li>You will ideally have previous experience in residential property (PRS, BTR, or PBSA), or experience in the service industry (Hospitality &amp; Hotels)</li><li>Knowledge of lettings and H&amp;S legislation in Scotland would be beneficial, however, full training will be provided</li></ul>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES &amp; OBJECTIVESLettings:Support a great lease-up by assisting the Glasgow team with letting all the apartments at the best rents possible<ul><li>Achieve and maintain full occupancy by managing enquiries channels, responding to queries, conducting viewings and negotiating lease agreements and managing referencing process in a timely manner</li><li>Conduct enthusiastic and informative viewings with prospective residents to encourage them to rent with us</li><li>Retain existing residents with renewals or reletting vacant apartments</li><li>Managing the tenancy process end-to-end including referencing, deposits, ASTs, check out and check in inspections, raising recharges and co-ordinating any cleaning or repairs</li></ul>Customer Service:<ul><li>Go above and beyond to deliver a warm, welcoming environment for all residents and visitors</li><li>Promote resident satisfaction by responding to questions and concerns in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to address and resolve issues</li><li>Co-ordinate maintenance requests and contractor visits as required and ensure successful completion</li><li>Support residents with the move-in and move-out process</li><li>Actively seek feedback, via Google reviews, Homeviews, etc, and act on it to improve the overall experience</li><li>Promote community engagement by organising and delivering on-site events, and local partnerships</li><li>Identify and sign up partnerships with local businesses for the PLATFORM_ loyalty programme</li><li>Conduct regular property walkarounds and take appropriate actions to ensure that the physical aspects of the property, grounds, buildings, and amenities meet established standards for safety, cleanliness, general appearance and appeal</li></ul>

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We're recruiting an experienced Customer Service Advisor to join a large, purpose-built student accommodation site in Cardiff.This is the perfect role for someone who enjoys being actively involved on site, takes ownership of the resident experience, and isn't just behind a desk. You'll be a visible, hands-on presence across the building, supporting residents and operational teams.About the RoleThis varied front-of-house position combines customer service, administration, and active site engagement in a busy residential environment.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Deliver a professional front-of-house reception service</li><li>Welcome and assist residents, visitors, partners, and contractors</li><li>Maintain an active presence across the building, engaging with residents</li><li>Handle day-to-day enquiries and resolve issues promptly</li><li>Assist with viewings and promote services</li><li>Manage parcel deliveries and general reception administration</li><li>Complete incident logs, room inspections, welfare checks, and ad-hoc tasks</li><li>Identify hazards, resolve risks, and respond appropriately to alarm activations</li><li>Support compliance, health &amp; safety, and operational checks</li><li>Keep reception, communal lounges, lift lobbies, and hallways clean and presentable</li><li>Work closely with site management, maintenance, and operational teams</li></ul>About You:<ul><li>Experience in a customer-facing, hospitality, residential, or front-of-house role</li><li>Passion for people and exceeding customer expectations</li><li>Confident, calm, and professional in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Well-presented and able to represent the brand on site</li><li>Proactive, organised, and willing to get involved wherever needed</li><li>Good computer literacy and attention to detail</li><li>A team player with empathy and understanding</li></ul>What's on Offer:<ul><li>Full time - Monday to Friday 11.30am-8pm </li><li>Work on a flagship student accommodation site in Cardiff</li><li>Collaborative, professional, and supportive team environment</li><li>Hands-on role with real responsibility and visibility on site</li><li>Salary: £24784.50 discretionary bonus opportunity</li></ul>

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Tenancy Manager - Single Family BTR Platform (Confidential Client) 📍 Reading / Hybrid 💼 Build to Rent (Single Family Housing) 💰 Competitive Salary + Bonus + BenefitsA well-backed and rapidly growing residential platform is seeking a Tenancy Manager to join its expanding UK team. Operating within the single-family Build to Rent sector, this business is focused on delivering high-quality homes and exceptional resident experiences across a national portfolio.This is an excellent opportunity for a tenancy or lettings professional to step into a pivotal role, managing tenancy performance, driving retention, and ensuring compliance across a large-scale portfolio.The Role As Tenancy Manager, you will take ownership of tenancy lifecycle management, working to minimise voids, maximise rental income, and deliver a seamless customer journey. You will collaborate closely with internal teams including Property Management and Finance, ensuring efficient processes and high service standards throughout.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage tenancy anniversaries, renewals, and key milestones across the portfolio</li><li>Lead rent review processes, including negotiations and statutory notice issuance</li><li>Drive resident retention through proactive engagement and high service delivery</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth tenancy transitions and compliance</li><li>Maintain accurate tenancy records and system updates</li><li>Handle tenant enquiries via phone and email, ensuring timely resolution</li><li>Support tenancy administration including documentation and payment setup</li><li>Monitor and report on key KPIs including retention and customer satisfaction</li><li>Ensure full compliance with UK lettings legislation and internal processes</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Experience in residential lettings, tenancy management, or renewals is essential</li><li>Strong understanding of UK lettings legislation and compliance requirements</li><li>Knowledge of BTR or PRS environments is advantageous</li><li>Highly organised with strong administrative and time management skills</li><li>Excellent communication and customer service abilities</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach</li></ul>

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Key selling points<ul><li>Senior leadership role within a vertically integrated real estate investment and operating platform</li><li>Exposure across hotels, PBSA and living sectors with active development and operational assets</li><li>Responsibility for a complex multi-entity structure with direct influence on controls and governance</li><li>Close collaboration with senior leadership, lenders and external advisors</li></ul>Highlights:<ul><li>Privately owned real estate business with over £3bn of assets under management</li><li>End-to-end platform spanning investment, development and operations</li><li>London-based head office with a collaborative, trading-floor style environment</li></ul>About the opportunityThis role sits within a well-capitalised, privately owned real estate platform investing in, developing and operating high-quality assets across the UK. The business takes a hands-on, asset-by-asset approach and retains full control from acquisition through to operation, creating long-term value through disciplined execution.The senior finance manager will play a central role in leading financial accounting, reporting, controls and treasury across a diverse group structure, supporting ongoing growth and new investment activity. What makes the role exceptionalThis position offers genuine breadth and ownership. You will lead core accounting and compliance activity while contributing to transactions, funding and systems improvement initiatives. The role combines technical depth with commercial exposure, offering influence across the business rather than operating as a back-office function.Key responsibilities<ul><li>Lead month-end close and review management accounts across all group entities</li><li>Oversee statutory accounts and audit processes, coordinating with external advisors</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls across a multi-entity SPV structure</li><li>Manage AP, AR, payroll journals and expense processes</li><li>Oversee treasury activity, intercompany movements and lender reporting</li><li>Monitor covenant compliance and support funding drawdowns</li><li>Support transaction accounting, new SPV set-up and post-deal integration</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and processes</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 5 years PQE</li><li>Significant post-qualification experience in industry</li><li>Strong background in group or multi-entity accounting</li><li>Experience within real estate, property investment or development</li><li>Proven ability to manage and develop a small finance team</li><li>Strong technical accounting and controls knowledge</li><li>Clear communicator with the confidence to challenge constructively</li></ul>Rewards and benefits<ul><li>Competitive base salary</li><li>Central London office location</li><li>High level of responsibility and visibility within the business</li><li>Exposure to complex, high-value assets and transactions</li><li>Opportunity to shape finance processes and controls as the platform grows</li></ul> We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background. If this role aligns with your experience and career direction, please get in touch to discuss further in confidence.

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