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<div><div ><h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Role Overview</h2>The Audit and Compliance Officer will play a pivotal role in strengthening operations focusing on risk management, conducting internal audit and creating compliance frameworks. The role predominantly involves creating audit frameworks, audit reporting, and working with Heads of Department on understanding compliance requirements such as those under GDPR, Anti-Money-Laundering, Right to Rent, Know Your Customer, Right to Work, Cyber Security etc, and ensuring the company's accreditations (such as WELL and BREEAM) remain up to date and compliant.Risk &amp; Audits focusing on risk management and making sure we have the right structures, policies and processes in place, carrying out internal audits department by department, and establishing what those structures and audits should look like.This role reports up to Senior Leadership within the business.<h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 class="font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Audit &amp; Risk Management</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Create and maintain an annual audit plan, signed off by Senior Management and in conjunction with the risk register for the business</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Conduct regular internal audits and inspections, creating a scheduled audit framework to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Prepare and present clear, concise audit reports with evidence-backed findings, ensuring proper documentation and communication</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Lead the assessment of internal control environments, working with Heads of Departments to focus on governance, business continuity, and risk management</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Develop and track corrective actions from internal audits to completion, maintaining stakeholder engagement throughout the process</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Perform operational audits, ensuring the right structures, policies, and processes are in place across departments, liaising with Heads of Departments and the HR/L&amp;D team for training to be arranged (internal/external) as and when required to ensure teams are aware of their responsibilities and remain compliant</li></ul><h3 class="font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Compliance Management</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Keep up to date with legal and regulatory changes that impact the business and statutory requirements, working with Heads of Departments to understand these requirements and how they apply to the business, including any changes needed to ensure compliance</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Check compliance and keep up to date with compliance aspects relating to renting for Corporate Housing, Anti Money Laundering and Know Your Client (KYC) compliance</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Develop and deliver a robust compliance schedule, ensuring timely inspections and remedials within budget</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Manage compliance with GDPR and cyber security regulations in collaboration with IT and internal managers</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Oversee the annual renewal process for certificates and accreditations, including ISO certifications and WELL/BREEAM accreditations, ensuring that audits are undertaken to maintain compliance and adherence geared towards maintaining and continuously achieving these standards</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Maintain and manage the compliance risk register, producing regular adherence and risk mitigation reports. Ensure any compliance breaches are reported and added to internal schedules (such as the GDPR breach spreadsheet) and that all information required to support insurance claims or issues are collated and addressed</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Support business continuity planning beyond health and safety to ensure operational resilience</li></ul><h3 class="font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Insurance Oversight</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Ensure appropriate insurance coverage and protections are in place by working closely with external brokers or insurance providers</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Make sure we have the right covers and protections in place according to the risks and needs of the business</li></ul><h3 class="font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Stakeholder Collaboration &amp; Team Development</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Build structures and processes for effective collaboration with external consultants and internal leaders, supporting departments during the auditing process, and liaising and engaging with teams after audits for corrective measures and improvements to be made</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Assist in Whistleblowing investigations and processes - including assisting with investigating issues, reporting concerns, and resulting action plans</li></ul><h3 class="font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Quality Assurance</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Oversee the achievement and maintenance of ISO qualifications and other relevant quality standards</li></ul><h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Required Experience</h2><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Proven ability to independently manage internal audit and compliance assignments from initiation to reporting, adhering to professional standards</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Minimum of one year's experience in internal compliance/auditing</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Demonstrated expertise in producing clear audit reports and engaging with stakeholders</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Experience managing compliance programs and contributing to investigations or reviews to enhance operational integrity</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Familiarity with regulated industries, with knowledge of risk management, legal compliance, and industry standards</li></ul><h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Skills &amp; Competencies</h2><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Strong internal auditing and analytical skills with a commitment to continuous improvement</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Excellent organisational, planning, and project management abilities</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to non-technical stakeholders</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Influencing and conflict management skills to foster collaboration and address challenges constructively</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Management Information (MI) reporting</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Solution-oriented mindset with a focus on troubleshooting and resolving issues</li></ul></div></div><div class="h-8"> </div>

Audit and Compliance Officer 

Sales Consultant - Turkish Speaker Location: Reading, UK Employment Type: Full-time Salary: £30,000 basic + OTE £55,000We're looking for a dynamic and motivated Sales Consultant with fluency in Turkish to join our growing team in Reading.About the Role: As a Sales Consultant, you'll play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with our Turkish-speaking clients, helping them find the right solutions for their needs. You'll be responsible for driving sales, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering exceptional customer service.Key Responsibilities:<ul ><li >Engage with prospective and existing clients in Turkish, understanding their requirements and presenting tailored solutions</li><li >Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction</li><li >Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs</li><li >Identify new business opportunities within the Turkish-speaking community</li><li >Provide product demonstrations and consultations</li><li >Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions using our CRM system</li><li >Collaborate with the wider sales team to share insights and best practices</li></ul>What We're Looking For:<ul ><li >Fluency in Turkish (written and spoken) is essential</li><li >Strong English communication skills</li><li >Proven sales experience or a strong desire to build a career in sales</li><li >Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills</li><li >Self-motivated with a results-driven approach</li><li >Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li >Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul ><li >Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development</li><li >Supportive and collaborative team environment</li><li >Career progression opportunities</li><li >[Add any additional benefits such as pension, healthcare, etc.]</li></ul>How to Apply: If you're passionate about sales and want to make an impact within the Turkish-speaking community in Reading, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter to <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" ></a>

Sales Consultant - Turkish Speaking, Reading

Mandarin Speaking Sales Negotiator Bath | £30,000 basic + £55,000 OTEAre you a fluent Mandarin speaker with a passion for sales and negotiation? We're looking for a dynamic Sales Negotiator to join our team in Bath and help us serve our growing Mandarin-speaking client base.About the RoleAs a Sales Negotiator, you'll be at the forefront of our business, building relationships with clients, negotiating deals, and driving sales success. Your Mandarin language skills will be invaluable in connecting with our diverse clientele and opening up new opportunities in the market.Key Responsibilities<ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Engage with Mandarin-speaking clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Negotiate sales agreements and close deals effectively</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Build and maintain strong relationships with clients throughout the sales process</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Identify new business opportunities within the Mandarin-speaking community</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Achieve and exceed sales targets</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Collaborate with the wider team to ensure excellent customer service</li></ul>What We're Looking For<ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Fluent in Mandarin (written and spoken) and English</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Proven sales or negotiation experience (or transferable skills)</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Self-motivated with a target-driven mindset</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Strong negotiation and closing abilities</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Professional, personable, and client-focused approach</li></ul>What We Offer<ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Competitive basic salary of £30,000</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Uncapped commission structure with £55,000 OTE (£85,000 total earning potential)</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Comprehensive training and ongoing development</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Supportive team environment</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Career progression opportunities</li></ul>Based in the beautiful city of Bath, this is an excellent opportunity to leverage your language skills and sales talent in a rewarding role.Ready to take the next step in your sales career? Apply now!

Mandarin Speaker Sales Negotiator - Bath

<h1>New Homes Sales Executive - Cambridge</h1>£30,000-£32,000 basic + £24,000 commission | Full-time | Every weekend (midweek days off)Ready to accelerate your earnings in your new build property sales career? This is a brand-new launch for a site in Cambridge - a high-demand site where motivated, polished sales professionals can earn exceptional commission and build a fast-moving pipeline from day one.PROPERTY EXPERIENCE NOT ESSENTIAL. If you've got estate agency, new homes, residential sales, or luxury retail experience and you love a target-driven, customer-facing environment, this role is built for you.<h2>Why you'll love this role</h2><ul><li>High earning potential: £30-32k basic + around £24k commission.</li><li>New launch = serious sales volume and high-quality buyer enquiries.</li><li>Work for Hill, a multi-award-winning residential developer known for design, quality, and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Full exposure to the entire sales journey - from enquiry and viewings to sales progression and completion.</li><li>Professional, premium environment with a supportive team.</li><li>Work-life structure: 5 days per week, 10am - 6pm, every weekend on-site, with two consecutive midweek days off.</li></ul><h2>What you'll be doing</h2><ul><li>Manage the full new homes sales cycle, from first enquiry to legal completion.</li><li>Conduct show home tours, private viewings, and manage the sales suite at Eddeva Park.</li><li>Deliver an exceptional customer experience to Cambridge-based buyers.</li><li>Handle off-plan sales, reservation paperwork, CRM updates, and sales progression.</li><li>Liaise with solicitors, mortgage brokers, estate agents, and internal teams.</li><li>Maintain accurate CRM notes, track leads, and report weekly sales performance.</li><li>Support marketing and launch events at the development.</li></ul><h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Experience in new homes sales, estate agency, or property sales (desirable).</li><li>Confident, polished, and excellent at building rapport with buyers.</li><li>Customer-focused, organised, and commercially aware.</li><li>Comfortable working every weekend - this is when buyers view and sales happen.</li><li>Strong communicator with great follow-up and pipeline management skills.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and car.</li></ul>If you're ambitious, love selling high-quality homes, and want to be part of a flagship new homes launch, apply now with your CV for a confidential chat.

Graduate New Homes Sales Executive - Cambridge

We are currently partnered with a leading Main Contractor on a permanent Site Manager appointment for a Commercial Fit Out project in Central London.The Business: This well-established Main Contractor is recognised for delivering innovative workplaces across the capital. Financially robust with an exciting pipeline, they bring together technical ambition, design quality, and a commitment to long-term development of their teams.What They Need: The ideal candidate will be a Site Manager with a strong background in commercial fit-out and cut-and-carve projects, gained with a respected main contractor.You will be overseeing key structural, fit-out, and services packages, coordinating multiple subcontractors, and ensuring smooth delivery from strip-out through to final finishes.You Will Bring:<ul ><li >Proven experience on commercial cut-and-carve and fit-out schemes</li><li >A hands-on, solutions-focused mindset</li><li >Strong communication and coordination skills</li><li >The determination, ambition, and drive to progress within a growing business</li><li >A positive, "can-do-it-all" attitude and a commitment to delivering excellence at every stage</li></ul>Package: Permanent position | Up to £65,000 + benefitsNext Steps: Apply now for a confidential conversation and full brief on the project and business.

Site Manager - Commercial Fit Out

A rapidly growing real estate investment fund business is expanding its UK operations and creating an additional role within its finance team. The organisation owns, manages and operates real estate assets within complex fund, corporate, and financing structures, creating a need for a dedicated Treasury Manager to strengthen liquidity planning, debt management, and treasury operations.This role offers the opportunity to shape and enhance a developing treasury function in a business entering an exciting phase of growth. The successful candidate will take ownership of forecasting, funding, covenant compliance, treasury controls, and treasury-related reporting, working closely with senior internal and external stakeholders.The role would be well suited to a commercially minded treasury professional looking to shape the function as they continue their growth journey over the coming years. Key Responsibilities include:Cash-flow &amp; Liquidity Management<ul><li>Build and maintain detailed short- and long-term cash-flow forecasts across multiple entities, portfolios, and fund structures</li><li>Ensure liquidity is optimised for operational needs, investment activity, and strategic planning</li><li>Analyse variances between actual and forecast cash-flows, providing clear insights to management</li><li>Support capital planning including investor capital calls and fund-level liquidity monitoring</li></ul>Loan &amp; Debt Management<ul><li>Manage loan drawdowns, utilisation requests, and interest/capitalisation calculations</li><li>Maintain accurate schedules for interest, financing costs, amortisation, and debt service obligations</li><li>Prepare monthly reconciliations of loan balances and support refinancing analysis</li><li>Maintain complete records of loan terms, covenants, maturities, intercompany loans, and funding flows</li></ul>Covenant Monitoring &amp; Lender Reporting<ul><li>Maintain up-to-date covenant models, forecasts, sensitivities, and headroom analysis</li><li>Provide proactive early warning of covenant risks and support mitigation planning</li><li>Prepare covenant certificates, lender reporting packs, and supporting commentary</li></ul>Distribution &amp; Intercompany Planning<ul><li>Model and plan intercompany and fund distributions, ensuring compliance with facility agreements, tax requirements, and REIT obligations</li><li>Maintain accurate schedules of distributable reserves and REIT distribution requirements</li><li>Work with finance and tax teams to ensure efficient, lawful execution of distributions</li></ul>Treasury Operations &amp; Controls<ul><li>Oversee payment processes, cash transfers, bank reconciliations, and account administration</li><li>Strengthen treasury controls, approval processes, and reporting frameworks</li><li>Maintain comprehensive records of bank accounts, mandates, and operational workflows</li><li>Support system improvements, process enhancements, and the implementation of best-practice treasury procedures</li><li>Contribute to board materials, resolutions, and documentation relating to treasury matters</li></ul>Additional Support Within Finance Function<ul><li>Collaborate with the finance team on accounting, reporting, audits, and internal reviews</li><li>Provide ad-hoc financial modelling, scenario analysis, and support for strategic initiatives</li></ul> What they are looking for in a successful candidate:<ul><li>Qualified accountant or treasury professional would be desirable</li><li>Strong experience in treasury, ideally within real estate investment management or development</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Confident managing debt structures, covenants, intercompany loans, and multi-entity cash-flows</li><li>Strong communicator who can build effective relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders</li><li>A collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset</li></ul> If this sounds like a role that would be well suited to your experience and skill set then please apply now. Alternatively, if you would like to know more about the position then please contact Joseph Morris at deverellsmith for a confidential conversation.

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