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New Homes Marketing Executive - Leading Property Developer
Location: Covent Garden, London (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote) Salary: &pound;30,000 - &pound;35,000 Start: ASAP
In this six-month contract, you'll gain career-defining experience with a high-profile London developer.
You'll work across the full marketing mix (digital campaigns, content, events, PR, and design) in a hands-on role where your contributions are visible and valued.
Perfect for a property marketing professional looking to broaden their skills, enhance their CV, and make a measurable impact.
The Role You'll support the Head of Marketing across a wide variety of tasks:
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Deliver email marketing campaigns from copywriting to reporting.
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Create and manage marketing collateral - brochures, signage, and digital assets.
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Write compelling content for email, blogs, social media, and property listings.
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Maintain property portal listings and CRM/CMS systems, ensuring accuracy and SEO optimisation.
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Coordinate events, photoshoots, and press activity.
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Assist with B2B materials such as presentations and award submissions.
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What you'll need:
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Minimum 2 years' marketing experience, ideally in a 360&deg; role.
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Proven property / real estate marketing experience (essential).
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Strong email marketing skills (Mailchimp, HubSpot, or similar).
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Excellent copywriting and content creation skills.
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Proficiency with Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), CRM tools, and CMS systems.
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Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
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Why this role?
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<li>Amazing office culture: social days every quarter, DEI strategy, company days out (went to the Tate Modern for the day to see an LGBTQ+ exhibition during Pride month, etc. )</li>
<li>Great experience and progression. A place with a great reputation as a genuinely lovely place to work.</li>
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Apply now to fast-track your application:

Property Marketing Executive - Hybrid - £35k

Site Manager - High-End Residential Location: West Midlands Salary: &pound;40,000 - &pound;50,000 + Training &amp; Development
 Are you an experienced Site Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional residential projects? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where quality, detail, and craftsmanship truly matter? We're working with a highly respected bespoke residential contractor known for delivering stunning renovations, extensions, and one-of-a-kind new-build homes. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they're looking to appoint a Site Manager to oversee and lead projects from start to finish. Site Manager responsibilities:
You'll be responsible for managing high-end residential projects on-site, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Projects range from complex refurbishments to architecturally driven new builds, and no two are the same. This is not your average Site Manager role, we're looking for someone who has broad construction knowledge, can communicate effectively with trades and clients, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves when needed.
What We're Looking For:
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 What's On Offer:
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If you're looking for a role where you can take real pride in your work and be part of a company that values craftsmanship, attention to detail, and teamwork, then please reach out.

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<h3 >Senior Office Manager / Front of House</h3>Location: Marble Arch, London Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) Employment Type: Full-time, Office-basedAre you a polished professional with a passion for operations, client service, and organisational excellence? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Office Manager with Front of House responsibilities to join a boutique property and real estate advisory firm based in Prime Central London.This multifaceted role offers a rare blend of front-of-house presence, operational leadership, and compliance coordination. It's ideal for someone who takes pride in creating a seamless office experience while ensuring the business runs smoothly behind the scenes. You'll play a key role in supporting both the team and clients, acting as a central point of coordination across the business.<hr /><h3 >What You'll Be Doing</h3>Deliver a Professional First Impression Acting as the first point of contact, you will greet clients and visitors with discretion and courtesy, manage incoming calls, coordinate meeting room usage, and ensure the reception area is consistently well-presented.Oversee Daily Office Operations You will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the office, including managing suppliers and contractors, liaising with IT providers, and ensuring that facilities are well-maintained and support the team's productivity.Maintain Compliance and Business Standards You will be responsible for managing key compliance processes, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) checks, as well as maintaining up-to-date records for regulatory memberships and insurance policies. You'll ensure documentation is audit-ready and internal processes align with industry requirements.Support HR and Internal Processes Working closely with leadership, you will assist with recruitment logistics, on boarding new team members, maintaining HR records, and coordinating with external HR and legal advisors as required. You will also contribute to performance management and employee well-being initiatives.Provide Executive and Administrative Support You will offer high-level administrative assistance to senior leadership, including diary management, travel arrangements, and the preparation of presentations, reports, and correspondence.Contribute to Broader Business Activity Your role will extend to supporting property and advisory teams with administrative tasks and compliance checks. You will also assist with marketing activity, such as updating website content, managing social media platforms, and preparing client-facing materials.<hr /><h3 >About You</h3><ul ><li >Proven experience in an Office Manager, Operations, or Compliance/HR-focused role, ideally in property, professional services, or a boutique setting.</li><li >Familiarity with AML frameworks and HR processes.</li><li >Highly organised, detail-driven, and proactive in solving problems.</li><li >Confident, polished communicator, comfortable engaging with high-net-worth individuals.</li></ul><hr /><h3 >Your Attributes</h3><ul ><li >Professional, discreet, and service-oriented.</li><li >High levels of integrity and confidentiality.</li><li >A proactive team player with a hands-on, solutions-focused mindset.</li></ul><hr /><h3 >The Offer</h3><ul ><li >Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 </li><li >Location: Office based near Marble Arch</li><li >Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm</li><li >Private Medical Insurance: </li></ul><hr />This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, high-standard environment and enjoys a varied position that will allow you to grow and develop your career.

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MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor 📍 Based in Kent (with London work and flexible arrangements available) We're looking for a proactive and skilled Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) to join our clients growing team in Kent. You'll be involved in a wide range of commercial and residential instructions, from project work and CAT A+/B fit-outs to refurbishments, dilapidation's, party wall matters, and more. They value a willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to the business and they reward it. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's ready to take their next step in a flexible, supportive environment with real prospects for advancement.<h3>🔨 What You'll Work On:</h3><ul><li> Commercial and private residential projects</li><li> CAT A+ and CAT B fit-outs</li><li> Refurbishments across sectors (residential, commercial, industrial)</li><li> Dilapidations and party wall matters</li><li> Projects across the South East and wider UK</li></ul><h3>💼 What They Offer:</h3><ul><li> Competitive salary £55,000 - £75,000 (based on skills and experience)</li><li> Genuine career progression and profit share opportunities in the short to medium term</li><li> RICS membership, CPD &amp; training costs covered</li><li> 25 days holiday, plus your birthday off and all bank/public holidays</li><li> Flexible/hybrid working options</li><li> Travel allowance</li><li> Contributory pension scheme</li><li> Death in service benefit</li><li> Discretionary bonus scheme</li></ul>

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<h1 >Part-Time New Homes Sales Consultant - Folkestone / Kent</h1>£25k-£30k pro rata + Commission | Weekly Pay | 3-4 Days (Thur-Mon)1 year rolling contract (minimum)Are you an Estate Agent, Lettings Negotiator, or Sales Consultant looking for a better work-life balance? Do you want part-time hours, weekly pay, and commission on top?We're recruiting a New Homes Sales Consultant for a busy showhome near Folkestone, Kent. This is a temporary role with the opportunity to go permanent - perfect for someone looking to stay in property but enjoy flexibility.<h3 >What's on offer?</h3><ul ><li >Part-time role - 3-4 days/week (Thursday-Monday preferred, flexible weekends)</li><li >£25k-£30k base (pro rata) + commission (£250 per unit sold)</li><li >Weekly pay through our agency payroll.</li><li >Temp-to-perm opportunity - long-term career potential with a rapidly growing boutique developer.</li><li >Family-friendly hours (10am-5pm - no late evenings!).</li><li >Future sites launching in Maidstone and Cranbrook - career growth in Kent.</li></ul><h3 >Who this role suits:</h3><ul ><li >Estate Agents / Lettings Negotiators wanting a step into New Homes Sales.</li><li >Sales Executives / Customer Care Advisors with strong people skills.</li><li >Property professional parents returning to work who need part-time flexibility.</li><li >Junior property entrepreneurs ready to develop into a bigger role.</li></ul><h3 >Role Requirements:</h3><ul ><li >Previous new homes sales, estate agency, lettings, or property sales experience is preferred (but if you feel confident enough to back your sales experience and property passion, we still want to hear from you!). </li><li >Excellent customer service and administration skills.</li><li >Able to work independently and manage a busy sales pipeline.</li><li >Must have a car and full driving licence (travel required to sites in Kent)</li></ul><h3 >About the Client</h3>Our client is a fast-growing residential start up, delivering quality homes across Kent. With current projects in Folkestone, Maidstone, and Cranbrook, this is a brilliant chance to join a values-driven company with huge future potential.For more info, apply your CV or send directly

Part-Time New Homes Sales Consultant - Kent - Contract

<h1 >New Homes Sales Consultant - Shared Ownership (Kettering)</h1>£26,000 + £250 per plot commission | Weekly pay | Thursday-Monday | 10am-5pmAre you an Estate Agent, Sales Negotiator or Lettings Negotiator looking for a change? This is your chance to step into new homes sales with sociable hours, guaranteed commission, and a supportive team behind you.<h3 >Why Apply?</h3><ul ><li >Step up from estate agency into new homes sales.</li><li >No late nights - work-life balance with 10-5pm hours.</li><li >Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects.</li><li >Weekly pay + commission = immediate reward for your success.</li></ul>The Role<ul ><li >Based on a flagship new homes development in Kettering (Shared Ownership scheme).</li><li >Managing enquiries, booking and conducting viewings.</li><li >Lone working on site - perfect for a self-motivated property professional who likes managing your own diary.</li><li >Thursday-Monday, 10am-5pm (two days off midweek)</li><li >Weekly pay + £250 commission on every plot sold.</li></ul><h3 >Who we're looking for:</h3><ul ><li >Background in estate agency, lettings, or property sales.</li><li >Strong customer service and negotiation skills.</li><li >Organised, professional, and confident working independently.</li><li >Local knowledge of Kettering / Northamptonshire a bonus!</li></ul><h3 >This is the ideal role for an Estate Agent, Sales or Lettings Negotiator who is underpaid, overworked, and ready to move into new homes sales with better hours, weekly pay, and commission.</h3>Apply now for a confidential conversation about this role:

New Homes Sales Consultant - Shared Ownership (Kettering)- £45K

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