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Head of Marketing Manchester(Hybrid) Salary: £75,000-£90,000 per annum Senior Leadership RoleA high-growth residential living brand is seeking a visionary Head of Marketing to lead its B2C marketing strategy and play a pivotal role in launching new developments across the UK. This is a senior leadership appointment, reporting directly to the Managing Director, and operating at a level equivalent to Director positions in comparable organisations.Over their six-year growth plan, the Head of Marketing will shape and scale a high-performing marketing function of up to 20 specialists. This role will also work closely with the wider Group's marketing division to ensure consistent narrative and brand alignment across all business areas.<h3>Role Purpose</h3>The Head of Marketing will define and execute the business's brand and marketing strategy, driving customer engagement, market presence, and successful property launches. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, ensuring campaigns deliver measurable impact and strong ROI.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>Strategic Leadership<ul ><li>Develop and deliver a comprehensive B2C marketing strategy aligned to business goals.</li><li>Own brand positioning and ensure consistency across all marketing touchpoints.</li><li>Build a deep understanding of customer demographics to inform targeted campaigns.</li><li>Oversee marketing budgets and performance measurement.</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul ><li>Recruit, lead, and mentor a high-performing marketing team.</li><li>Set clear objectives, manage development plans, and conduct regular performance reviews.</li></ul>Campaign &amp; Launch Delivery<ul ><li>Lead multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, social, print, and events.</li><li>Drive the successful launch of new units and developments, ensuring campaigns are insight-driven and ROI-focused.</li><li>Ensure all marketing activity is executed on time, to brief, and to a high standard.</li></ul>Operational Excellence<ul ><li>Collaborate with mobilisation and lettings teams to prepare developments for market, including all marketing collateral and launch assets.</li><li>Monitor campaign effectiveness and prioritise initiatives based on performance data.</li></ul>Stakeholder Engagement<ul ><li>Work closely with senior leadership to support strategic growth initiatives.</li><li>Present marketing performance, insights, and recommendations to key stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate with the Group marketing division to ensure a unified, cohesive brand narrative.</li></ul><h3>Essential Requirements</h3><ul ><li>5+ years' experience in senior marketing leadership within the property sector.</li><li>Proven track record of building and developing high-performing marketing teams.</li><li>Strong strategic mindset with creative problem-solving ability.</li><li>Expertise in digital marketing, analytics, and performance measurement.</li><li>Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience in brand development, content strategy, and multi-channel campaign delivery.</li></ul>This is a rare opportunity to shape the marketing direction of a major new living brand, leading high-profile campaigns and driving market-leading launches.

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We are partnering exclusively with a rapidly expanding real estate investor and operator that is entering a major phase of growth. Our client is creating a brand-new property management finance function and is seeking a Head of Finance to build, lead and shape this department from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a function at inception and influence the evolution of a high-growth business over the next five years. The OpportunityBased in Manchester, the successful candidate will have full responsibility for developing the finance capability supporting a growing residential property portfolio. You will design the structure, build the team, implement best-practice processes and establish a robust financial framework that will scale with the business. This is a pivotal leadership role with clear long-term progression. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Build and lead a high-performing property management finance team.</li><li>Oversee end-to-end financial operations including monthly reporting, cash flow, budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Act as the senior financial stakeholder, providing performance insight and analytical support to leadership teams.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, controls and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Drive system and process improvements, including upgrades, automation and on boarding of new portfolios and developments.</li><li>Work closely with internal operational and finance teams to support strategy, mobilisation and ongoing business performance.</li></ul> Candidate Profile<ul><li>Extensive experience in residential property management finance (typically 5+ years).</li><li>Proven ability to build and develop finance teams.</li><li>Strong technical expertise in property accounting and controls.</li><li>Operational proficiency with Qube PM (preferable).</li><li>Highly effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.</li><li>Desirable: SAP/Fusion and multi-entity cash flow experience,</li></ul> Why This Role Stands Out<ul><li>Opportunity to create and lead a finance function from day one.</li><li>A high-growth environment with significant planned scale over the next five years.</li><li>Genuine career progression as the department and wider business expand.</li><li>Ability to influence strategy, structure and long-term financial operations.</li></ul> Benefits Package<ul><li>Our client offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including:</li><li>Up to 15% pension contribution</li><li>Discretionary annual performance bonus</li><li>30 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Flexible benefits and well-being initiatives</li><li>Generous parental leave policies</li><li>Flexible working 1/2 days per week working from home</li></ul> Culture &amp; EnvironmentThe organisation is committed to building an inclusive, supportive and high-performing environment. Colleagues are encouraged to develop, progress and contribute to a culture that values diversity, well-being and professional growth.

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<div>Quantity Surveyor - QSR Construction ConsultancyThe Role My client is a thriving construction consultancy specialising in the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector. Their team delivers exceptional project management services to leading brands, ensuring restaurant rollouts and refurbishments are completed on time, on budget and to the highest standards.They are now seeking a detail-driven Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of accurate estimating, tendering and cost reporting across all projects. You will advise on every aspect of cost and budget planning, identifying client needs, preparing cost and timeline forecasts, and monitoring progress throughout construction. A key part of this role is developing and maintaining internal reporting systems to create a "best in class" cost-management framework that is efficient, simple and fully transparent.<h3 >Key Responsibilities</h3><ul ><li >Shape and optimise the cost reporting and management process, driving efficiency, value and transparency</li><li >Provide detailed estimating and forecasting for all new projects</li><li >Create and implement cost and cash-flow tracking documents across the project portfolio</li><li >Develop pricing timetables for FF&amp;E and prepare M&amp;E tender documentation</li><li >Support the development of internal cost-control systems and processes</li><li >Assist with feasibility studies, cost/benefit analyses and cost-risk evaluations</li><li >Deliver accurate weekly cost tracking for all live projects</li><li >Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure value for money, compliance and timely delivery</li><li >Support the PM team to keep projects on track and running efficiently</li><li >Attend site visits to validate material costs, progress and quality</li><li >Identify and recommend value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality</li><li >Maintain consistent, transparent documentation for internal teams and external clients</li><li >Prepare tender documents, contracts, bills of quantities and related project documentation</li><li >Run tender exercises and produce clear, detailed summary reports</li><li >Track design or construction changes and update budget projections accordingly</li><li >Produce final accounts and reconciled costings for completed projects</li><li >Develop and implement frameworks, agreements and schedules of rates to drive value across multiple clients</li><li >Assist in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with clients, contractors and suppliers</li><li >Procure or agree the services of subcontractors and analysts involved in project delivery</li><li >Liaise closely with clients, consultants, contractors and project teams</li></ul><h3 >Quantity Surveyor Requirements</h3><ul ><li >Strong work ethic and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset</li><li >Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail</li><li >Clear, articulate communicator able to manage multiple stakeholders</li><li >A "can-do" attitude with ambition to shape the future of the business</li><li >Proven experience managing multiple client-side contracts</li><li >Demonstrable track record delivering high-end retail interior fit-outs across the UK, up to £5m in value</li><li >Solid understanding of construction safety requirements and H&amp;S legislation</li><li >Ability to build trust and strong relationships with all key stakeholders</li></ul></div><div class="h-8"> </div>

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Hospitality/retail consultancy

The Role<ul><li>Our maintenance operative carries the responsibility for domestic repairs and maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects and compliance for the running of the site.</li><li>Provide high professional standards of record keeping and reports related to the site.</li><li>Participate in and undertake regular audits of the quality system as necessary.</li><li>Undertake regular inspections and address works from contractors which fall below the required standard.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all current and prevailing national regulations and inspection standards relevant to core functions for this type of establishment.</li><li>Take responsibility and manage maintenance of your workload.</li><li>Liaise closely with the Regional Facilities Manager on larger projects and seek the Facilities Manager's regular assistance with technical matters on repair, maintenance or improvement projects.</li><li>Manage the upkeep of the grounds.</li></ul>

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Lettings Consultant - Oxford Area | £30,000-£35,000 + Bonus + Mileage | Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm (1 in 4 Saturdays)Are you a people person with a passion for property? Do you thrive on helping customers find their perfect home while working with stunning, high-quality developments? This is your chance to join one of the UK's fastest-growing providers of beautifully built rental homes - and be part of a company that's redefining renting for families nationwide.We're working exclusively with an ambitious and forward-thinking Single Family Housing provider that's backed by major investors in the property sector. Established in 2021, they've rapidly expanded across the UK and are on track to become the country's leading name in single-family rental homes.As a Lettings Consultant, you'll take charge of the lettings journey from start to finish - meeting prospective tenants, conducting viewings, negotiating offers, and ensuring a smooth move-in process. You'll be covering developments around Oxford, so a driving licence and your own car are essential (mileage is fully reimbursed).If you want to use your experience in lettings in a new environment and work client-side for an established institutional landlord, we'd love to hear from you. <h3> </h3>

Lettings Consultant - £35,000+ Bonus - Oxford Area - Single Family Housing

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