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<h3><strong>Property Marketing Executive | £30,000-£35,000 | Hybrid</strong></h3><p>Location: Enfield (Office)</p><p >📍 Enfield (Office + Site + WFH)</p><h3 >Ready to move beyond support work and start <em >owning</em> marketing campaigns?</h3><p >If you're currently in a Marketing Assistant or Coordinator role and want more responsibility, this is your chance to step into a position where you'll <strong >run campaigns, work directly with sales teams, and see the impact of your work on property sales</strong>.</p><p >You'll be involved in the full lifecycle of marketing across residential developments - not just assisting, but taking real ownership of delivery.</p><h3 >Why this role is a strong next step:</h3><p ><strong >More ownership, less hand-holding</strong><br /> You won't just be supporting, you'll be trusted to manage campaigns and keep projects moving.</p><p ><strong >Clear progression into senior level</strong><br /> You'll work closely under your marketing manager who is actively scaling the business, setting you up for your next step.</p><p ><strong >Varied, hands-on role</strong><br /> A mix of office, home working, and site visits: giving you real exposure to how developments operate.</p><p ><strong >High-quality projects</strong><br /> Work across residential developments in Brentford and Ealing with strong visibility.</p><h3 >What you'll be doing:</h3><ul ><li >Coordinating activity across digital, print, and OOH channels.</li><li >Supporting campaign launches with brochures, hoardings, listings, and digital assets.</li><li >Monitoring performance (leads, enquiries, engagement) and feeding back insights.</li><li >Working closely with sales teams to ensure campaigns align with site activity.</li><li >Keeping projects on track with admin related to timelines, approvals, and budgets.</li></ul><h3 >What they're looking for:</h3><ul ><li >Experience in <strong >property marketing</strong> (developer, agency, or related sector)</li><li >Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple campaigns at once.</li><li >Strong communicator - confident working with agencies and internal teams.</li><li >Hands-on, proactive, and keen to learn.</li></ul><h3 >The opportunity:</h3><p >This role is ideal if you're looking to<strong> sharpen your marketing skills for your next promotion. </strong></p><p >If you want to shape campaigns, build your experience, and progress your career in property marketing, we want to hear from you. </p>

Property Marketing Executive - Hybrid - North London (£50k)

<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Sales Executive - Luxury New Homes</strong></span><br />East Sussex (near Uckfield / Haywards Heath)<br />£38,000 basic + realistic £60k OTE (Year 1-2)<br />Temp to Perm | Launch-stage opportunity</p><div> </div><h3>If you're selling good homes… but want to sell exceptional ones - read on.</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is your chance to step into a <strong>premium, design-led development</strong> where quality genuinely matters. No volume targets. No rushed sales. Just high-value homes, considered buyers, and the time to do the job properly.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll be joining at<strong> launch stage</strong>, meaning you're not walking into someone else's pipeline. You'll help shape it, build it, and own it.</p><div> </div><h3>What's in it for you?</h3><ul ><li><strong>High-value commission</strong> - typically £1,750 per plot (with higher tiers up to £5k)</li><li><strong>£1.5M average unit value</strong> - serious earning potential</li><li><strong>Proper onboarding</strong> - start in a Surrey office before moving to site</li><li><strong>A more consultative sale</strong> - longer cycles, relationship-led</li><li><strong>Credible product</strong> - something you can genuinely stand behind</li></ul><h3>The role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll be based on a flagship development in East Sussex (58 units, £80M GDV), working with buyers who are:</p><ul ><li>Equity-rich</li><li>Experienced</li><li>Expecting a high-touch, professional service</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is <strong>not</strong> a fast-paced, transactional environment. It's about:</p><ul ><li>Building trust</li><li>Understanding lifestyle motivations</li><li>Guiding buyers through a considered purchase journey</li></ul><div> </div><h3>What you'll need:</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You already know new homes, now you want better.</p><ul ><li>Experience selling new build homes (ESSENTIAL)</li><li>Comfortable at £750k+ price points (ideally £1M+)</li><li>Able to confidently explain <strong>build quality &amp; construction</strong></li><li>Strong communication - you can <em>articulate value</em>, not just price</li><li>Polished, credible, and naturally consultative</li></ul><h3>Working pattern</h3><ul ><li>5 days per week (rota)</li><li>Weekend working essential (typically off Tues/Weds)</li><li>Initial training period based in Surrey (Mon-Fri) before moving to site</li></ul><h3>Location</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideal if you're based within easy reach of:<br />Uckfield, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Lewes, Crowborough or Tunbridge Wells</p><h3>Who this suits</h3><ul ><li>You're currently in a PLC or volume environment… and want more quality</li><li>You're selling decent homes but want to step into premium product</li><li>You're frustrated by speed-over-service and want a more considered sales process</li><li>You're ready to own your site, not just manage enquiries</li></ul><h3>Why this role?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Because not all new homes roles are equal.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Some are about volume.<br />This one is about <strong>quality, credibility, and experience</strong>.</p><p>If you're ready to step into a better product, with better buyers and stronger earning potential - apply now.</p>

Luxury New Homes Sales Executive - £60k | East Sussex

<h1>Resident Services Coordinator</h1><p>📍 Manchester<br /> 💰 £28,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits</p><p>Looking to build a long-term career in property management with a company that genuinely invests in people?</p><p>We're recruiting for a Resident Services Coordinator to join a growing and highly respected residential property team in Manchester. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong customer service or coordination experience who wants to break into the property sector and develop a career within residential management.</p><p>You'll be joining a supportive, collaborative environment where training and progression are actively encouraged. Whether you already have some exposure to property or you're looking to transfer your organisational and people skills into a new industry, this role offers a fantastic platform to grow.</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>This is a varied and people-focused role where no two days are the same. Acting as a key point of contact for residents, you'll help deliver a seamless customer experience while gaining valuable exposure to compliance, lettings coordination, resident engagement, and operational property management.</p><p>You'll work closely with experienced property professionals and gain hands-on experience across residential operations - making this an excellent stepping stone into a wider career in property management.</p><h2>What You'll Be Doing</h2><ul><li>Managing resident enquiries via phone and email</li><li>Coordinating resident move-outs and deposit return processes</li><li>Supporting compliance administration including Right to Rent checks</li><li>Assisting with inspections, appointments, and contractor coordination</li><li>Maintaining accurate records and CRM systems</li><li>Supporting resident communication and service delivery</li><li>Occasionally visiting residential developments to support on-site operations and resident relationships</li><li>Working alongside experienced Resident Services Managers and wider operational teams</li></ul><h2>What We're Looking For</h2><p>We'd love to hear from candidates who are:</p><ul><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail</li><li>Confident communicators with a professional telephone manner</li><li>Customer-focused and naturally approachable</li><li>Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Proactive, reliable, and keen to learn</li><li>Interested in developing a career within property, housing, or residential management</li></ul><p>Previous experience in customer service, administration, coordination, hospitality, lettings, or property would be beneficial - but full training will be provided.</p><h2>What's In It For You?</h2><ul><li>Clear career development opportunities within property management</li><li>Ongoing training and support</li><li>Friendly and collaborative team culture</li><li>27 days holiday + birthday off</li><li>Private healthcare</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Annual discretionary bonus</li><li>Salary sacrifice schemes including Electric Car and Cycle to Work</li></ul><p>If you're looking for a role where you can develop valuable industry experience, build a career path, and be part of a growing residential property environment, we'd love to hear from you.</p>

Resident Services Co-ordinator - Manchester - £28,000 + Bonus

<p><strong>Assistant Quantity Surveyor</strong></p><p>A respected and growing construction contractor is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their career while working alongside an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on two live student accommodation schemes.</p><p>The successful candidate will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, supporting the commercial delivery of fast-paced, high-value developments from procurement through to final account.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assisting the Senior Quantity Surveyor with the commercial management of two projects</li><li>Supporting subcontract procurement and package management</li><li>Preparing valuations, cost reports, and financial forecasts</li><li>Assisting with subcontractor payments and variations</li><li>Monitoring project costs and helping maintain budget control</li><li>Supporting the preparation of final accounts</li><li>Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers</li><li>Maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience within a Quantity Surveying or Assistant QS role</li><li>Experience within construction, residential, or accommodation projects preferred</li><li>Strong numerical and commercial awareness</li><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard QS software</li><li>Degree qualified or working towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is advantageous</li><li>Eagerness to learn and progress within a growing business</li></ul><p> </p>

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

<p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">We're partnering with a leading student accommodation provider to recruit an ambitious and people-focused Assistant General Manager for a large, fast-paced site in Ipswich.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, and has a passion for delivering exceptional resident experiences. We're looking for a customer focused individual who can support operational performance while helping to maintain a safe, compliant, and well-managed living environment for residents.</span></p><h2 ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The Role</span></h2><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Working closely with the General Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of a busy student accommodation site, helping to drive operational excellence, team performance, customer satisfaction, and facilities standards across the building.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This is a varied role combining customer service, team leadership, operational management, and facilities coordination.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">You'll be responsible for:</span></p><ul ><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Overseeing the smooth day-to-day operation of the site, ensuring high presentation and operational standards throughout the building</span></li><li >Leading and motivating the on-site team to deliver outstanding customer service</li><li >Supporting a proactive, sales-driven culture through resident engagement, events, and on-site initiatives</li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Supporting the management of planned and reactive maintenance works across the property</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Coordinating contractors and ensuring all works are completed safely, professionally, and in line with compliance requirements</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Assisting with Health &amp; Safety processes, statutory compliance checks, risk assessments, and site inspections</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Monitoring building issues and working closely with maintenance teams to ensure timely resolution</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ensuring accurate completion of systems, reporting, and administrative tasks</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Coaching and developing team members through regular feedback and support</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Managing bookings, room allocations, purchase orders, invoices, and aged debt</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Handling resident queries and complaints confidently and professionally</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Supporting delivery against key site KPIs including rebookings, resident satisfaction, PPM completion, compliance targets, and debt control</span></li></ul><h2 ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">About You</span></h2><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This role would suit someone who:</span></p><ul ><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Enjoys working in a busy, customer-facing environment</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Has experience leading or supervising teams</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Brings a commercial mindset and can identify opportunities to improve performance</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Has a strong operational mindset with an interest in facilities or building management</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Stays organised and calm under pressure</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Takes ownership and has a proactive, solutions-focused approach</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Is passionate about delivering a positive resident experience while maintaining high property standards</span></li></ul><h2 ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">What You'll Need</span></h2><ul ><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience within student accomodation, hospitality, residential, facilities management, leisure, or a similar customer-focused environment</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong communication and interpersonal skills</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Confidence dealing with customers face-to-face</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">An understanding of Health &amp; Safety and compliance responsibilities within a residential or operational setting</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Health &amp; Safety qualifications or knowledge (IOSH or similar) desirable</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience managing maintenance schedules, contractors, or building-related issues desirable</span></li></ul><h2 ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Why Apply?</span></h2><ul ><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Opportunity to join a large student accommodation site with a fast-paced and varied environment</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A role offering exposure to both operational leadership and facilities management</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Supportive environment with genuine long-term progression opportunities</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A business that values initiative, ideas, and strong performance</span></li><li ><span style="font-size: 10.6667px;">Salary: £35,000 + bonus opportunity </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong >Working Hours:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm (with flexibility required during peak student check-in/check-out periods)</span></p>

Assistant General Manager

<div class="x_elementToProof" >We're working with a well-established property business based in the heart of the City to recruit a Property Accountant with strong commercial real estate experience and a solid credit control background. This is a hands-on finance role sitting at the intersection of property management and financial reporting - ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows their way around Qube.</div><div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>The Role</strong></div><div class="x_elementToProof">You'll be embedded within a collaborative operations and finance team, taking ownership of the full property accounting cycle across a designated commercial portfolio. From daily bank reconciliations to monthly NOI reporting, you'll be the financial engine behind the portfolio - ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong controls throughout.</div><div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></div><ul><li>Supporting the annual budget process in close partnership with property managers, and conducting monthly income and expenditure reviews for NOI reporting</li><li>Taking ownership of credit control across the commercial portfolio - proactively chasing arrears, managing aged debt, and ensuring rent is collected on time</li><li>Raising monthly rent charges and running weekly reasonableness income tests across your designated portfolio</li><li>Reconciling the bank on Yardi on a daily and weekly basis, ensuring all unidentified items are posted correctly and promptly</li><li>Running service charge and other portfolio charges, ensuring move-in and move-out transactions are accurately updated on Qube</li><li>Building strong working relationships with the operations and finance teams to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard</li></ul><div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>What They're Looking For</strong></div><ul><li>Proven experience in a property accounting role within <strong>commercial real estate</strong> - this is essential</li><li><strong>Strong credit control background</strong>, with a track record of managing arrears and reducing aged debt in a property environment</li><li><strong>Qube experience is a must</strong> - you'll need to hit the ground running</li><li>Familiarity with Yardi is advantageous</li><li>Highly organised with sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>A team player who can build relationships across finance and operations</li></ul><div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>What's On Offer</strong></div><ul><li>Salary up to <strong>£40,000</strong> depending on experience</li><li>Private healthcare (Bupa)</li><li>21 days holiday rising with service</li><li>Hybrid working post-probation</li><li>Based in <strong>Bank, London</strong></li></ul><div class="x_elementToProof"> </div>

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