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Trainee Mortgage Advisor - LondonCurrently working in estate agency and thinking about your next move? If you're looking to build a long-term career with greater earning potential and more control over your success, this could be the perfect step into financial services.We're partnering with a highly respected and well-established mortgage brokerage that specialises in helping ambitious individuals successfully transition into Mortgage Advisor roles. With a strong track record of developing talent from within the property sector, this business understands exactly how to support estate agency professionals in making a confident and rewarding career move.No prior mortgage experience is required-just the right attitude, a strong work ethic, and a background in property or estate agency. If you're used to working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and enjoy building relationships with clients, you'll already have many of the transferable skills needed to succeed.You'll join a structured 3-month training academy designed to set you up for long-term success. During this period, you'll receive full support while working towards your CeMAP qualification, alongside practical, hands-on training to ensure you're ready to advise clients from day one. The programme is tailored to give you both the technical knowledge and the confidence needed to thrive in a self-employed environment.What makes this opportunity stand out:<ul><li>A clear and proven pathway from estate agency into a successful mortgage career</li><li>Full support and guidance through your CeMAP qualification</li><li>Access to a financial loan facility during training to help support you as you transition</li><li>A self-employed model offering uncapped earning potential and full control over your income</li><li>A consistent and reliable flow of high-quality, qualified leads-no need for cold calling or self-generation</li><li>Ongoing mentorship and support from experienced industry professionals</li></ul>This opportunity is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, highly motivated, and ready to take ownership of their earnings and career progression. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking business that rewards hard work, ambition, and results.If you're ready to step away from traditional estate agency and build a more lucrative and flexible career within financial services, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Trainee Mortgage Advisor,  London

Commercial Surveyor (RICS / MRICS)Location: North London/Hertfordshire border (3 days office, 2 days home working)Salary: circa £60,000 base + £10,000-£15,000 annual bonus + 10% pensionAbout the companyOur client is a long-established, well-regarded property practice with a loyal client base and a reputation for looking after its staff. Following the recent appointment of a Business Development Manager, new instructions are coming in, and the surveying team needs another experienced pair of hands to be ready for the growth ahead.The roleThis is a hands-on commercial surveying role in a smaller business, where you will be involved in every aspect of the work rather than a single slice of it. The portfolio is centred on high street retail and shopping centres, with some offices and residential above shops, and the company is looking to broaden the asset classes it covers.You will report to a senior member of the surveying team and handle a varied caseload including:<ul><li>Rent reviews and lease renewals</li><li>Managed lettings</li><li>Valuations, including RICS Red Book</li><li>Party wall matters</li><li>Landlord administration and related taxation matters, including heritage tax</li></ul>About you<ul><li>RICS or MRICS accredited</li><li>Solid commercial property experience, ideally retail focused</li><li>Red Book valuation experience</li><li>Experience with MRI Cube</li><li>Based within easy reach of the North London/Hertfordshire border offices</li><li>Able to hit the ground running and work independently in a hands-on environment</li><li>A good sense of humour and a team-first attitude. Culture matters here</li></ul>Those who have run their own practice and want to return to working under an established brand are encouraged to apply. There is scope for additional incentive for candidates who would bring their own client base.What's on offer<ul><li>Base salary c. £60,000 plus £10,000-£15,000 annual bonus</li><li>Bupa private healthcare covering your whole family</li><li>10% employer pension</li><li>Life protection</li><li>Hybrid working: 3 days office, 2 days home</li><li>A fast-moving business with quick decision-making and no waiting on board approvals</li></ul>

Commercial Surveyor

Credit Controller (12-month fixed term contract) Central London | Hybrid £35,000 plus discretionary bonusA residential real estate investor with portfolios in several major European cities is looking for a Credit Controller to join its London office on a 12-month fixed term contract (FTC). The London business has grown quickly, building a sizeable portfolio of serviced apartments, private rented homes and HMOs. It's a young team based in a central office with good transport links.You'll join a credit control team of four (two Credit Controllers, a Senior Credit Controller and the Credit Control Manager), reporting to the manager and working closely with the property managers to make sure rent comes in on time and arrears don't build up.The role<ul dir="ltr"><li>Collecting rent and other charges from tenants on or before the due date, working to a target of 30 calls a day and a 98 per cent collection rate</li><li>Analysing arrears reports, spotting late payers early and flagging potential defaults to the Credit Control Manager as soon as they come up</li><li>Reconciling tenant ledgers and keeping accurate records of every call, action and piece of correspondence</li><li>Handling tenant queries and invoice requests, and replying to all emails and messages within two working days</li><li>Following debt recovery procedures, issuing final letters and preparing paperwork for enforcement agents and solicitors when needed</li><li>Working with property managers on disputes and attending arrears meetings</li><li>Helping clear the unidentified and unallocated cash reports, plus ad hoc reporting</li></ul>About you<ul dir="ltr"><li>Previous credit control experience</li><li>A background in a customer-facing role, on the phone or in person</li><li>Calm and empathetic on difficult calls, with good numerical and analytical skills</li><li>Organised and methodical, with the ability to manage your own workload against deadlines</li><li>Happy working on your own or as part of a small team, and keen to find better ways of doing things</li><li>Confident with IT and digital communication</li></ul>What's on offer<ul dir="ltr"><li>£35,000 salary plus discretionary bonus</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Hybrid working</li></ul>

Credit Controller

<div><div><div><div tabindex="0"><div>IT Manager Central London (hybrid, three days in the office)Package: £60,000 basic plus discretionary annual bonus, private medical insurance and a salary sacrifice pensionThe company A major European real estate group with a commercial and residential portfolio across the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. Their London office opened in 2018 and has grown to around 80 people, with plenty of acquisition activity still going on. You'd be the main IT point of contact for the UK business, working closely with the group's central IT team in Europe.The role<ul dir="ltr"><li>Day-to-day support for UK users on laptops, mobiles, printers and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams and SharePoint), owning each issue through to a fix or the right escalation</li><li>Running joiners, movers and leavers with HR and line managers, from accounts and devices to IT inductions and getting kit back when people leave</li><li>Managing IT assets, mobile contracts and Teams telephony, keeping stock records accurate and checking deliveries before invoices are signed off</li><li>Working with suppliers on quotes, orders and faults, and preparing and tracking the annual IT budget</li><li>Making sure new software goes through the proper review and approval process before anyone buys or installs it</li><li>Raising and tracking access requests for business systems, including Yardi, and giving first-line support on them</li><li>Looking after the UK SharePoint intranet and supporting the office manager on access control, CCTV and door entry</li></ul>About you<ul dir="ltr"><li>Solid experience in end-user IT support within a business setting</li><li>Hands-on Microsoft 365 knowledge, especially Outlook, Teams and SharePoint</li><li>Used to handling user accounts, permissions and starters and leavers</li><li>Organised, with good record keeping across assets, orders and approvals</li><li>Able to explain technical problems in plain English to non-technical colleagues</li><li>Yardi, Teams telephony, IT asset management or an ITIL or Microsoft certification would all help</li></ul>What's on offer<ul dir="ltr"><li>£60,000 basic salary plus discretionary annual bonus</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Hybrid working, three days in the office and two from home</li><li>Salary sacrifice pension</li><li>Private medical insurance, group life cover and income protection</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Professional membership subscription paid</li><li>A dog-friendly office</li><li>Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm</li></ul> </div><div> </div></div></div><div> </div></div><div> </div><div> </div></div><div> </div>

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Property Manager / Senior Property Manager Oxford | £40,000 to £45,000 basic + car allowancePackage £40,000 to £45,000 basic, depending on level Car allowance of £3,045, rising to £3,645 at senior level Use of a company car for work, parking provided and one day a week from home Flexible benefits, including the option to buy extra holidayThe company A well-established Oxford property management business is looking for an experienced Property Manager or Senior Property Manager to take ownership of a mixed residential portfolio. Five property managers currently oversee 700 properties between them, and with the team growing, there's a clear path to progress for the right person.The role Reporting to the Head of Property Management, you'll:<ul dir="ltr"><li>Take full ownership of a mixed residential portfolio, including some BTR, from move-in to move-out</li><li>Be the trusted first point of contact for landlords and tenants</li><li>Oversee maintenance and repairs through a network of contractors</li><li>Carry out inspections and prepare detailed reports</li><li>Lead renewals and negotiate terms where needed</li><li>Manage check-ins, check-outs, deposit disputes and end-of-tenancy matters</li><li>Oversee rent payments and manage arrears</li><li>Keep every property fully compliant, with accurate records on the CRM</li></ul>About you<ul dir="ltr"><li>A proven background in residential property management or lettings</li><li>A full UK driving licence</li><li>A polished communicator with a genuine commitment to service</li><li>Highly organised and composed under pressure</li><li>A sharp eye for detail and confidence with property management software</li><li>Knowledge of the Renters' Rights Act, ARLA Propertymark (or working towards it) and BTR experience would all be a real advantage</li></ul>What's on offer<ul dir="ltr"><li>A basic salary of £40,000 to £45,000, plus car allowance</li><li>Office hours of 8:45am to 5:30pm, with one day a week from home</li><li>A flexible benefits package, including extra holiday, a health cash plan and cycle to work</li><li>A clear route to progress within a growing team</li></ul>If this sounds like your next move, please apply.We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.

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