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Office Lead - Central London Office scheme Deverellsmith has partnered with a leading mixed-use developer who is looking to hire a Development professional to focus on an exciting central London office scheme. We're seeking an experienced Development professional to lead a major commercial development project from RIBA Stage 3 through to market delivery. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage development from RIBA Stage 3, bringing the project to market</li><li>Develop and drive project delivery programmes to achieve strategic goals</li><li>Oversee project governance and seek approvals for key recommendations</li><li>Build and lead cross-functional project teams from internal departments</li><li>Develop, monitor and report on detailed development appraisals and budgets</li><li>Work with agents to identify preleasing and forward funding opportunities</li><li>Liaise with third parties, neighbours and key stakeholders</li><li>Manage Rights of Light strategies and S203 processes</li><li>Lead negotiations with legal advisors on all development aspects</li><li>Competitively procure and appoint external consultants</li><li>Ensure construction costs and risks are accurately managed and reported</li><li>Develop sustainability strategies aligned with corporate objectives</li><li>Manage town planning risks and negotiations</li><li>Prepare leasing and marketing strategies including collateral and marketing suites</li></ul> Essential Experience:<ul><li>Proven track record in Development and Project Management of major commercial projects</li><li>Experience liaising with potential tenants and third party funders</li><li>Knowledge of Environmental and Social Governance</li><li>Background in Development Management or Project Management</li><li>Track record working with public authorities (TfL, Network Rail etc)</li><li>Knowledge of Rights of Light and S203 processes</li><li>Understanding of commercial viability and delivery elements of commercial construction</li><li>Experience delivering BREEAM Outstanding developments</li><li>Knowledge of partnership/joint venture structures</li></ul>

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Temporary PA to CEO/CFO - Residential Real EstateWe're seeking a proactive and highly organised Personal Assistant to provide temporary support to the CEO and CFO of a leading residential real estate firm. This is an ongoing temporary role starting ASAP, ideal for an experienced PA who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced, high-level environment.Key responsibilities:<ul ><li >Diary and inbox management</li><li >Meeting coordination and minute-taking</li><li >Travel arrangements and expense processing</li><li >General administrative support to senior leadership</li></ul>Requirements:<ul ><li >Previous PA/Team Coordination experience</li><li >Excellent communication and organisational skills</li><li >Discretion, reliability, and a professional attitude</li><li >Real estate industry experience a plus but not essential</li></ul>Start date: Immediate Location: Uxbridge Contract: Ongoing temporary cover

We are potentially needing a full time temp to assist our Operations Team at Elephant &amp; Castle as early as next Monday. We will need the candidate to assist with checkout inspections, assisting with the overseeing of turnaround cleaning and maintenance of apartments, moving in new residents and assisting with enquiries from in house residents. We would like a candidate who has worked in a residential setting, has great attention to detail and great customer service skills. Obvious to say but we need a candidate who is reliable and can work under pressure, as we are now in our busy summer period so it is a very fast paced environment and we need all hands on the ground to support the team. Ideally we would need a candidate that can be able to work Monday to Friday from 9am - 6pm - at present we may need the candidate for at least the next month, with scope to have them with us until the end of October. There may be the odd weekend working involved where our turnaround periods at the end of the month fall on a weekend - this time will be taken back in lieu.

Operations Support Assistant - Temporary Full-Time Position 

Join a fast-growing residential developer with an expanding portfolio and a reputation for doing things differently.This is a hands-on, high-exposure role offering variety, strategic influence, and the opportunity to shape the financial direction of multiple live development projects. You'll be working closely with senior leadership and institutional lenders, with real responsibility from day one.What you'll be doing:<ul ><li >Leading on cash flow forecasting across both the project management company and individual SPVs</li><li >Negotiating with lenders across a range of funding requirements - including development, bridging, and BTL</li><li >Preparing monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts</li><li >Managing VAT and CIS returns</li><li >Owning supplier relationships and overseeing day-to-day cash management</li></ul>You'll report into the Operations Manager and a company Director, with real visibility across the business. This isn't a typical finance role - you'll be modelling out different debt/equity options, challenging assumptions, and helping us make the right calls at the right time.About you:<ul ><li >Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least 2 years' post-qualified experience</li><li >Proven experience in residential development finance (this is essential)</li><li >Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with lenders and stakeholders</li><li >Skilled in Excel, with the ability to model out complex funding scenarios</li><li >Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment</li></ul>What's on offer:<ul ><li >Competitive salary (based on experience)</li><li >Generous holiday allowance</li><li >High-trust, high-autonomy culture</li><li >Direct exposure to senior leadership and lenders</li><li >Clear progression pathway in a growing business</li></ul>If you're ready to step into a role that blends commercial impact with technical responsibility - and want to be part of a team that's genuinely scaling - we'd love to hear from you.

Financial Controller - Sussex Based Developer

<h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">People Management</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Lead and organise the team to deliver an efficient leasing and renewals process, delivering a best-in-class customer journey and adhering to targets outlined by senior management and the business</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Provide clear communication, ensuring the business and customer are informed at every stage of the customer journey</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Proactively communicate leasing and resident matters across the business where relevant, escalating matters to senior management as appropriate</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Review, measure &amp; monitor performance of the team to ensure approach is 'best-in-class'. Assess, create and manage the training and development of team members to ensure correct processes &amp; procedures are being followed and an environment of 'continuous improvement' is maintained</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Lead, coach and motivate Leasing Associates &amp; the Administrator to deliver all processes, ensuring standards outlined by the business are consistently met</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Seek opportunities and work with other departments to drive efficiency and proactively adapt processes to meet the changing needs of the business &amp; operations</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Deputise for senior management as required</li></ul><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Process &amp; Performance Management</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Support the delivery of Leasing strategy &amp; senior leadership approved processes for brand standards, proactively highlighting areas for improvement or concern</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Support &amp; monitor the allocation &amp; preparation of units across Leasing, adhering to legislative requirements (eg HMO and 90 day rule). Ensure data and reports are kept up to date</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Support the development of a pricing strategy across the estate for all units which can be leased, building market analysis/benchmarking reports which can be used to support decision making. Work with Finance to ensure the pricing database and system reflects the latest pricing</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Own the management and maintenance of the CRM system, ensuring all leads are reviewed and contact is made, seeking always to increase viewings and conversions</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Drive the leasing and renewals journey, ensuring systems and processes are followed to deliver desired KPIs. Create and maintain a feedback loop and create actions to drive improvements and minimise fall throughs</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Drive reporting on new deal &amp; renewals pipeline leveraging the CRM system. Support and drive the weekly trading meeting, reporting against KPIs, noting and monitoring actions which can improve performance. Strive for 100% accuracy &amp; compliance, taking action on points of weakness or non-compliance</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Support the marketing strategy for Leasing units including tracking performance of third-party advertising platforms, supporting the organisation and collation of marketing materials and delivering against the plan set out by senior management. Support &amp; manage relationships with third parties as required</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Support the periodic forecasting and budgeting process for Leasing</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Act as a key point of contact for all Leasing queries, supporting the team to deliver deals and high quality customer service</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Support project goals through delivery of activity relating to moves, decants and viewings as required</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Carry out competitor analysis across key BTR competitors as required</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Carry out audits of processes and data, report output and create/enforce action plans to remedy any issues identified</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Support with ad hoc tasks relating to leasing and tenancy management as required</li></ul><h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Skills &amp; Experience Required</h2><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Essential Requirements</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Relevant sales experience in BTR business</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Experience of team leadership and training delivery</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast paced environment</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Willing to be based in Central London 5 days a week as required</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Flexible working hours to include evenings and weekends</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Excellent IT skills with experience of PMS/CRM and MS Office</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Excellent planning, organisation &amp; problem solving skills</li></ul><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Desirable Requirements</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Industry recognised qualification (ARLA)</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Price setting and reviews experience</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Exposure to reporting and forecasting</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Experience in sales and marketing of apartments</li></ul><h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">About the Role</h2>This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Build to Rent operation in Central London, working as part of a dynamic team to deliver exceptional leasing performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the leasing strategy while developing and leading a high-performing team.The role offers significant responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact on business performance in a fast-growing sector.

Leasing Manager

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and proactive Operations Manager to join our dynamic Build to Rent development in Stratford. As part of an international property development group with operations across Europe, you'll be joining a company committed to creating sustainable, innovative living spaces that enhance urban communities. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on professional to take ownership of day-to-day operations and provide crucial support to our highly involved landlord. You'll be instrumental in maintaining the exceptional standards that define our development while ensuring seamless resident experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesProperty Operations &amp; Management<ul><li>Conduct thorough apartment inspections following check-ins and check-outs</li><li>Oversee the complete move-in/move-out process ensuring properties are market-ready</li><li>Oversee snagging activities and coordinate resolution of defects and maintenance issues</li><li>Handle Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) processes and deposit management</li><li>Maintain high standards across all residential units and communal areas</li></ul>Design &amp; Planning Support<ul><li>Assist with interior design decisions for apartments and communal spaces</li><li>Support furniture selection and procurement processes</li><li>Contribute to space planning and layout optimization projects</li><li>Collaborate on enhancement projects to improve resident experience</li></ul>Resident Relations &amp; Customer Service<ul><li>Serve as primary point of contact for resident inquiries and concerns</li><li>Handle resident complaints and ensure swift resolution</li><li>Build positive relationships with tenants to enhance satisfaction and retention</li><li>Coordinate resident communications and community initiatives</li></ul>Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and service providers</li><li>Coordinate maintenance schedules and emergency repairs</li><li>Oversee strategic decisions and operational improvements</li><li>Support leasing activities and property marketing efforts</li></ul>Essential Requirements<ul><li>Experience: Minimum 3+ years in build to rent</li><li>Knowledge: Strong understanding of TDS processes, deposit management, and tenancy legislation</li><li>Skills: Excellent organizational abilities with strong attention to detail</li><li>Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills for resident and stakeholder management</li><li>Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational challenges</li><li>IT Proficiency: Competent with property management systems and Microsoft Office Suite</li></ul>Desirable Qualifications<ul><li>Previous experience in Build to Rent sector</li><li>ARLA or similar property qualification</li><li>Background in interior design or project coordination</li><li>Experience with snagging and defect management</li><li>Customer service qualifications or training</li></ul>About YouYou're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You understand that exceptional property management requires both operational excellence and genuine care for residents. You're comfortable wearing multiple hats and can seamlessly transition from design discussions to deposit disputes, always maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.Ready to take on this exciting challenge? We'd love to hear from you if you're passionate about delivering exceptional residential experiences and want to be part of a forward-thinking Build to Rent operation.This role offers excellent progression opportunities within a growing international portfolio focused on sustainable urban development

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