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Southern Sales Manager - Retirement Living £45,000 basic + uncapped commission (realistic £60k OTE) Full-time | Monday-Friday | Regional role (South / Cotswolds &amp; South London)If you're an experienced Sales Manager who enjoys coaching people, not micromanaging them( and you want a role where your judgement, experience and emotional intelligence genuinely matter) this one's worth your time.This is an additional hire, not a replacement. The sales structure, commission scheme and leadership investment are already in place. What's missing is the right person to step in, steady the ship across two established retirement living developments, and help a capable team convert strong enquiry levels into meaningful completions.<h4>Why this role works for the right person:</h4><ul><li>You'll inherit a small, engaged sales team (4 people across 2 sites).</li><li>You'll have autonomy to manage your diary, your sites and your leadership style.</li><li>You'll work with a Sales Director who is hands-on, commercially sharp and genuinely enjoys developing people.</li><li>You'll be trusted to improve conversion, pipeline management and sales performance without constant oversight.</li><li>You'll be supported by proper infrastructure: CRM, marketing investment, admin support and expensed travel.</li></ul>This isn't high-pressure transactional sales. It's consultative, relationship-led selling in the later living / retirement housing space, where credibility, patience and customer experience matter just as much as numbers.<h4>What you'll actually be doing:</h4><ul><li>Leading, coaching and motivating a team of Sales Advisors.</li><li>Managing the full sales pipeline from enquiry to completion.</li><li>Improving conversion rates, forecasting and reporting.</li><li>Being visible on-site, supporting appointments and key customer conversations.</li><li>Working closely with marketing around events and local engagement.</li><li>Spending time across two southern locations (travel fully expensed).</li></ul>Working pattern is Monday-Friday, 36 hours per week, with the occasional weekend event (planned well in advance).<h4>What will help you succeed:</h4>You'll probably come from a background that includes:<ul><li>Sales Management / Sales Team Leadership.</li><li>Property sales, new build, retirement living, later living or residential sales.</li><li>Strong CRM discipline and pipeline management.</li><li>A coaching-led leadership style (not command-and-control).</li></ul>Experience in retirement living or housing is a strong advantage: but strong sales leaders from adjacent property sectors will be considered.You'll need a driving licence and access to a car (travel costs are covered).<h4>What you get in return</h4><ul><li>£45,000 basic salary</li><li>Commission structure recently enhanced (OTE c. £60k)</li><li>35 days holiday</li><li>Pension with matched contributions</li><li>Structured leadership development &amp; LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Private healthcare contributions</li><li>Discounts across travel, retail and lifestyle brands</li><li>Long-term progression within a growing retirement living business</li></ul>If you're a Sales Manager looking for a role where trust, autonomy and quality matter, this could be a very strong next move.

Southern Sales Manager - Retirement Living - South West London

<h2>Night Duty Manager - Luxury Residential (Fulham)</h2>£40,000 - £42,000 + bonus | 4 on / 4 off | NightsWe're recruiting a Night Duty Manager for a high-end residential community in Fulham; a calm, people-focused role where vigilance, emotional intelligence and presence matter more than pace.This is a quiet but important night environment. You'll suit this role if you enjoy responsibility, autonomy, and looking after people - not constant firefighting.<h3>Why this role stands out:</h3><ul><li>Stable, long-term opportunity in a premium residential setting.</li><li>Nights are steady, perfect for someone who prefers focus over frenzy.</li><li>Genuine progression (the previous Night Manager moved into a senior role at a world-class luxury brand).</li><li>Opportunity to rotate onto day shifts every 7 weeks to stay connected to residents and the wider team.</li></ul><h3>The role:</h3><ul><li>Oversee the safe, secure and compliant running of the building overnight.</li><li>Be the first point of contact for residents, guests and any overnight issues.</li><li>Maintain a visible, reassuring presence across the site.</li><li>Carry out security checks, safeguarding awareness and incident response.</li><li>Work closely with daytime teams to ensure smooth handovers.</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><ul><li>Calm, observant and emotionally intelligent.</li><li>Naturally vigilant with a strong sense of responsibility.</li><li>Comfortable working independently overnight.</li><li>Background in concierge, duty management, residential, security, care or hospitality.</li><li>Safeguarding or care experience is a strong advantage.</li><li>Senior "head concierge" profiles may find this role too quiet. This suits someone who values purpose over pace</li></ul><h3>Hours &amp; package</h3><ul><li>4 on / 4 off night rota (12-hour shifts)</li><li>£40,000 - £42,000 salary + performance bonus</li><li>Free meals on duty, pension, health benefits and more</li></ul>This is a role for someone who takes pride in looking after people; quietly, consistently, and professionally.

Night Duty Manager - Luxury Residential (Fulham)- 42k 

<div ><div class="mb-1 mt-6 group"><div class="flex flex-col items-end gap-1"><div ><div class="flex flex-row gap-2 relative"><div class="flex-1">Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover | Exciting Growth Phase</div></div></div></div></div></div><div ><div class="group"><div class="contents"><div class="group relative relative pb-3" ><div ><div >Location: Ideal base: Amersham, Beaconsfield, or Marlow area Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + up to 7% annual bonus (split between personal and business performance) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Initially maternity cover with potential to become permanent as the business expandsThe OpportunityThis is a rare chance to step into a Marketing Manager role during one of the most exciting periods in the company's growth trajectory. With the portfolio expanding from 16 to 26 developments by the end of next year, you'll be at the heart of multiple new launches and project deliveries.You'll take ownership of the South West and South East regions, covering live developments in Kent, Oxford, Kidlington, Surrey, and Bristol, with additional schemes launching throughout the year. This is a standalone role perfect for an independent, senior marketer who thrives on autonomy and can hit the ground running without the support of a coordinator.What Makes This Role Stand Out<ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Multiple live launches: Manage 4-5 active developments with more coming online through spring and summer</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strategic impact: Work across geographically diverse, high-value schemes with minimal oversight - your expertise will drive results</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Supportive leadership: Join an exceptional marketing team of 5 Marketing Managers, each leading their own regions, with a collaborative Head of Marketing</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Growth trajectory: Strong potential for this maternity cover to convert into a permanent position as the business scales rapidly</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Flexibility where it counts: While presence at the head office in Waltham Abbey is required regularly, there's flexibility for essential WFH when needed. Hotel accommodation provided for Bristol visits rather than long drives.</li></ul>What We're Looking ForThis role demands someone strong, strategic, and self-sufficient. You'll need:<ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Proven experience as a Marketing Manager within property or residential development</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Track record of managing people and leading marketing initiatives independently</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Confidence working across multiple live sites and launches simultaneously</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ability to build relationships with regional sales teams and stakeholders</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Geographic flexibility-Bristol visits approximately once weekly, occasional Kent presence, with the sweet spot being accessibility to Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley corridor</li></ul>The Details<ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Weekly rolling temporary contract initially, with quick movement to secure handover</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Office base: Waltham Abbey (no fixed WFH days, but flexibility available when genuinely needed)</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Travel: Regular presence required across developments in Bristol, Kent, Oxford, Kidlington, and Surrey</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Team: Collaborative environment with fellow Marketing Managers, though you'll operate independently within your region</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Marketing Manager - MAT Cover 

<h2>Job Title: Head of Residential </h2>Reporting to: Chief Executive OfficerLocation: Central London - Hybrid workingSalary - Competitive plus Bonus <hr /><h2>Role Overview</h2>This role provides strategic leadership and oversight of leasing performance across a prime and super-prime residential portfolio, including high-end apartments across multiple locations.You will be responsible for setting, delivering, and continuously refining the lettings strategy to optimise occupancy, income, and long-term asset performance. A key focus will be proactively managing high levels of tenant turnover, ensuring operational resilience, income protection, and a best-in-class resident experience.The role will lead the end-to-end leasing function, ensuring all processes, systems, governance, and performance standards are consistently applied across the portfolio.<hr /><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Strategy &amp; Performance</h3><ul><li>Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Letting Plan, supported by robust financial modelling and budget forecasting.</li><li>Maintain consistently high occupancy across a prime and super-prime portfolio through strategic pricing, market positioning, and proactive asset management.</li><li>Drive residential income through rental growth (where market-appropriate), effective arrears management, and identification of additional revenue streams, including third-party service referrals.</li><li>Adapt leasing strategies in response to legislative changes, including preparation for the Renters' Rights Act (May 2026).</li></ul><h3>Leasing Operations &amp; Governance</h3><ul><li>Lead the leasing strategy across all schemes, ensuring processes, systems, and operational improvements are embedded, scalable, and sustainably governed.</li><li>Review and evaluate external letting agent relationships and assess the feasibility and benefits of establishing an in-house lettings function to improve control and reduce costs.</li><li>Analyse leasing performance against budget and forecast, providing regular and ad-hoc reporting to senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Marketing &amp; Stakeholder Collaboration</h3><ul><li>Work closely with marketing teams to shape and deliver effective communication, branding, and targeted advertising strategies.</li><li>Partner with finance to minimise arrears and protect income streams.</li><li>Collaborate with asset management and property teams to support asset initiatives, capital projects, and best-in-class asset performance.</li></ul><h3>Commercial &amp; Asset Insight</h3><ul><li>Analyse and implement appropriate product and service propositions to support delivery of the leasing strategy.</li><li>Build and manage strong relationships with service partners, negotiating commercial terms to ensure value and performance.</li><li>Support the evaluation of letting transactions, capital expenditure, and operational expenditure projects.</li><li>Contribute to annual asset business plans, quarterly updates, and board-level reporting.</li></ul><h3>Compliance &amp; Governance</h3><ul><li>Ensure compliance with all organisational policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.</li><li>Adhere to relevant Quality Management (ISO 9001) and Health &amp; Safety Management (ISO 45001) systems.</li></ul><hr /><h2>Experience</h2><ul><li>Proven experience in prime and super-prime residential leasing is essential.</li><li>Demonstrable experience managing high-turnover residential assets.</li><li>Strong track record of protecting and enhancing the commercial performance of residential portfolios.</li></ul><hr /><h2>Skills &amp; Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Exceptional written communication skills, with experience producing clear, concise board-level reports.</li><li>Confident and credible presenter, able to influence property owners, senior executives, and operational teams.</li><li>Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.</li><li>Strong numeracy and data-driven decision-making capability.</li><li>ARLA qualification (essential).</li><li>Advanced IT literacy, particularly across Microsoft Office.</li><li>Results-focused, with the ability to set clear objectives and deliver against them.</li></ul><hr /><h2>Person Specification</h2><ul><li>Commercially astute, with a strong focus on business outcomes.</li><li>Strategic thinker who can move comfortably between high-level strategy and operational detail.</li><li>Resilient and confident, including delivering challenging messages when required.</li><li>Collaborative leader who works effectively independently and within teams.</li><li>Curious, analytical, and solutions-focused, with a proactive approach to change.</li><li>Trusted communicator who builds strong relationships quickly.</li><li>Adaptable, agile, and comfortable operating in a dynamic regulatory and market environment.</li></ul><hr /><h2>Key Relationships &amp; Stakeholders</h2><ul><li>Tenancy Operations Managers</li><li>Marketing and Finance Teams, Asset General Managers</li><li>Executive Management Team</li><li>UK regulatory bodies, professional advisors, and public authorities</li></ul>

Head of Residential

Job Title: Investment and Valuations Analyst (Residential Real Estate) Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Location: West End, London (Hybrid Working 3/2 split)Please ONLY apply if you have Right to Work as Visa Sponsorship can not be provided by this company.Residential Real Estate experience is essential and applications without this experience will not be considered.About Our Client Our client is an international real estate investment business with a strong focus on value-add residential assets across major European cities. Since establishing their London office, they have developed a dynamic and ambitious team, expanding their portfolio across Residential assets. Their culture is collaborative, energetic, and driven by continued growth and opportunity.The Team The successful candidate will join a high-performing Investment &amp; Valuations team; supporting senior leadership on investment underwriting, quarterly valuations, and strategic market analysis. This role reports directly to the Investment &amp; Valuations Manager and offers progression into leading the department, management experience of Analysts would be required.The Role Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Residential Real Estate Investment &amp; Valuation specialist to support the assessment, execution, and monitoring of investment opportunities. The role will be hands-on involving financial modelling, valuation work, market research, and the preparation of clear and insightful presentations for internal and external stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Modelling &amp; Analysis - ESSENTIALBuilding models from scratch (Excel, Not using Argus) - ESSENTIALPreparation of Capital structure analyses, debt sizing, and waterfall models for joint ventures and acquisitionsProgression into a leadership position managing a team of Analysts and department.Valuation &amp; Research Investment Documentation &amp; Support Market Intelligence &amp; Strategy Presentation &amp; Reporting Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required.About YouSkills &amp; Experience * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or other relevant * 4+ years' experience in investment analysis, real estate, corporate finance, or consulting * Advanced Excel skills (modelling, analytics, dynamic formulas) * Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create compelling presentations * Solid understanding of valuation techniques, DCF analysis, and benchmarking * Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills * Strong written and verbal communication abilities * Self-motivated, detail-focused, and capable of managing multiple deadlinesBenefits * Up to £70k base salary * 33 days holiday (inclusive of UK public holidays) * Company pension * Private medical insurance * Hybrid working All candidates selected for shortlist will be required to undertake a modelling test in a controlled environment for this role at Central London offices.

Investment and Valuation Analyst - Residential Real Estate

We're recruiting for an experienced Customer Service Advisor to join a large, high-profile PBSA site in Birmingham. This is a full-time, front-facing role suited to someone confident operating in a busy, professional student accommodation environment and comfortable taking ownership of the resident experience day to day.This role goes beyond basic reception duties - you'll be a key on-site presence, trusted to handle residents, parents, contractors and internal teams with professionalism and maturity.Key Responsibilities<ul ><li >Acting as the primary front-of-house contact for residents, visitors, parents and stakeholders</li><li >Delivering a consistently high standard of customer service across all resident touchpoints</li><li >Conducting confident, professional viewings for prospective residents and families</li><li >Managing enquiries, issues and requests efficiently, escalating where appropriate</li><li >Coordinating parcel deliveries, access requests and general site administration</li><li >Supporting resident wellbeing and contributing to a positive community atmosphere</li><li >Maintaining high standards across reception and communal areas</li><li >Working closely with site management, maintenance and wider operational teams</li><li >Taking ownership of issues and seeing them through to resolution</li></ul>About You<ul ><li >Proven experience in PBSA, BTR, hospitality, residential or front-of-house roles</li><li >Confident, professional and calm in a fast-paced, people-facing environment</li><li >Strong communication skills with the ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders</li><li >Proactive, organised and comfortable working with autonomy</li><li >Commercially aware, with a strong sense of service standards and presentation</li><li >Reliable, polished and able to represent the brand on-site</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul ><li >Full-time, permanent role (Monday-Friday)</li><li >Opportunity to work on a large, flagship student accommodation scheme</li><li >Collaborative, professional team environment</li><li >Clear expectations, responsibility and scope to make an impact</li></ul>

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