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<h2>Regional Senior Marketing Manager</h2> Location: Split between West London Head Office, Central London office and site based Salary: Up to £80k basic + package (Dependent on Experience) Contract: Full-time, permanent, Monday to Friday<h3>Highlights</h3><ul><li>Senior leadership role shaping marketing strategy across multiple residential developments in Greater London </li><li>Lead a team spanning digital marketing managers, marketing managers, executives and coordinators</li><li>A direct voice in senior sales and marketing meetings, with campaigns reaching UK and international buyers</li></ul><h3>About the opportunity</h3> An award-winning residential developer is seeking a Regional Senior Marketing Manager to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of marketing across multiple developments. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you will oversee regional marketing teams and make sure every campaign is aligned, commercially effective and delivered to a consistently high standard. <h3>What makes the role exceptional</h3> You will sit at the centre of regional marketing as the senior point of contact for every initiative. You will have genuine influence over strategy rather than simply delivering it. Developments range from 50 to 500 homes on prime sites, which brings real variety and scale. You will also work with PR agencies on media opportunities and award submissions, helping to raise the profile of a highly respected brand.<h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Develop and implement regional marketing strategies aligned with wider business objectives</li><li>Lead, coach and develop regional marketing team members, overseeing workload and output</li><li>Coordinate regional activity so campaigns and launches complement rather than duplicate one another</li><li>Review and approve key materials, from brochures and signage to digital communications</li><li>Guide teams in briefing and managing external agencies</li><li>Align marketing with sales objectives alongside Project Sales Managers and the Regional Sales Manager</li><li>Lead regional reporting, including PPC and digital performance, to inform strategic decisions</li><li>Oversee regional budgets, ensuring spend delivers strong return on investment</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Significant marketing experience within the property industry</li><li>Proven track record in marketing strategy and overseeing multi-site or regional activity</li><li>Strong leadership and team management capability</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with experience in reporting and performance optimisation</li><li>Commercial awareness, including budget and ROI management</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Ability to coordinate multiple projects and teams effectively</li><li>A proactive, strategic mindset with the confidence to influence and challenge where appropriate</li></ul><h3>Rewards and benefits</h3><ul><li>Comprehensive training, combining practical learning with structured programmes</li><li>Clear career pathways with scope to take on greater responsibility</li><li>Exposure to live, award-winning developments alongside leading industry experts</li><li>A supportive culture built on collaboration and mentorship</li></ul><h3>Equal opportunities</h3> We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Regional Senior Marketing Manager

Construction Project Manager Super Prime Private Residence Fit-Out - South West London About the Role We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee the fit-out of a 50,000 sq ft super prime residence in South West London. This is a dual-facing role: you will be the day-to-day authority on site managing contractors and trades, while also owning the full project management function - programme, budget, quality, and stakeholder communication - reporting to the Construction Director and Owner throughout. This is not a purely site-based role. We need someone who can move fluidly between hands-on site management and strategic project delivery - someone equally comfortable walking the floor with contractors as they are chairing a progress meeting, managing a budget, or reporting to the client and design team. Key Responsibilities Site &amp; Contractor Management - Manage and coordinate all subcontractors on site, ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget, and specification - Resolve on-site issues, conflicts, and delays in real time - Oversee health &amp; safety compliance across all trades and site activity - Monitor quality of workmanship against the exacting standards expected on a super prime private residence Project Management - Own and maintain the master project programme, tracking milestones and critical path - Manage the overall project budget, including cost tracking, variations, and forecasting - Lead procurement of contractors, suppliers, and specialist trades, including tendering and contract negotiation - Coordinate with architects, interior designers, and other consultants to ensure design intent is delivered on site - Manage the change control process, including client-requested variations - Produce regular progress reports for the client/principal, including programme, cost, and risk updates - Identify, track, and mitigate project risks proactively Client &amp; Stakeholder Liaison - Act as the Owner's representative and main point of contact for all contractors, consultants, and third parties involved in the project - Report directly to the Construction Director and Owner on progress, issues, and decisions required, in a clear and timely manner - Protect the Owner's interests at all times, including on cost, quality, and programme - Liaise with local authorities, building control, and other external stakeholders as needed **Quality, Compliance &amp; Handover** - Ensure all works meet relevant building regulations and quality standards expected of a super prime residential project - Manage snagging and defects resolution through to practical completion - Oversee handover documentation, warranties, and O&amp;M manuals Candidate Profile Experience - Proven track record managing super prime residential fit-out or construction projects, ideally at a similar scale (large private homes, super prime developments, or comparable top-tier residential projects) - Experience managing multiple trades and contractors simultaneously on a live site - Strong background in both site management and formal project management (this is a combined role - candidates who have only done one or the other should demonstrate clear transferable ability in the other) Skills - Strong programme and budget management skills, with confidence using relevant PM software/tools - Excellent contractor and stakeholder management - able to hold contractors to account while maintaining good working relationships - Sharp eye for detail and quality, appropriate to a super prime residential standard - Confident communicator, equally comfortable with tradespeople on site and with clients/designers in meetings - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure - Discretion and professionalism - this is a private residence, and confidentiality matters Qualifications - Relevant qualification in construction management, project management, quantity surveying, or a related field (or equivalent experience) - Relevant H&amp;S qualifications (e.g. SMSTS, CSCS) preferred

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Part-Qualified Finance Associate - Real Estate Investment &amp; Development London | £50,000 + benefits | Permanent, full-timeAbout the opportunityOur client, a growing real estate investment and development business, is looking for an analytical, commercially minded part-qualified Finance Associate to join its strategic finance team. Reporting to the Associate Director, you'll play a central role in building the business's investment, appraisal and valuation functions. This is an important time to join: the business is expanding its portfolio and moving from self-funded development towards third-party financing.This role focuses on modelling. If you enjoy building robust, scalable financial models that shape real investment decisions, this role offers genuine scope and visibility.What you'll be doing<ul dir="ltr"><li>Preparing and improving development appraisal models across multiple projects, and tracking live project data against budgets to report ROI throughout the development lifecycle</li><li>Supporting stabilised appraisals and investment modelling, including research into market and operational metrics, and liaising with agents and external advisers</li><li>Helping to build a valuations function from the ground up, including quarterly portfolio valuation reporting and analysis of rents, yields and asset performance</li><li>Developing a centralised asset management model, along with KPI dashboards that give clear visibility of portfolio performance</li><li>Preparing asset memorandums for banking partners, acquisitions and quarterly reporting</li><li>Maintaining and improving utilities benchmarking and forecasting in partnership with the management accounts team</li><li>Providing ad hoc modelling and analysis support across the business</li></ul>What we're looking forEssential:<ul dir="ltr"><li>Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including complex financial modelling and data analysis</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels</li><li>High attention to detail and strong organisation</li></ul>Desirable:<ul dir="ltr"><li>Experience in the real estate sector (ideally 4+ years), with an understanding of multiple asset classes</li><li>Experience in valuations and/or development appraisal (ideally 2+ years)</li><li>Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools</li><li>A strong academic background</li></ul>Apply now!

Finance Associate

Handyman / Multitrader £35,000 + Bonus | Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Company Van + Tools ProvidedWe are seeking an experienced Handyman/Multitrader to maintain a portfolio of residential properties. This mobile role is ideal for someone who is confident working independently and has a broad range of maintenance and repair skills.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across multiple properties</li><li>Basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, and minor electrical tasks</li><li>Lone working across various sites - must be comfortable managing your own schedule</li><li>Responding to maintenance requests promptly and professionally</li><li>Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Proven handyman or multitrade experience</li><li>Comfortable and confident working alone</li><li>Full, clean UK driving licence</li><li>Strong communication and problem-solving skills</li><li>Self-motivated with excellent time management</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>£35,000 salary plus performance-based bonus</li><li>Monday-Friday hours (8:00am-4:30pm)</li><li>Company van and tools provided</li><li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li></ul>

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<h4 class="css-146c3p1 r-1xnzce8" dir="ltr" >Full job description</h4><div class="react-native-html-content simple-job-description-html">General ManagerThe General Manager provides critical hands-on leadership in the community and is responsible for the overall performance of the property and maintaining standards within established operational and budgetary objectives. This includes building relationships and communicating clearly with residents, efficient administration, expense control, ensuring the proper physical maintenance of the building and surrounding property and daily management of support staff or external contractors.The General Manager may be required to work flexible hours with on-call requirements. The General Manager is responsible for fostering and maintaining a friendly and professional environment for residents, prospects, service providers and contractors.Duties are broken down as follows: customer service, building management, fire safety, health and safety, site security, preparation of vacant units for marketing, cleaning, administration and property maintenance.Customer Service<ul><li>Organise, promote, and conduct resident events.</li><li>Ensure resident issues and service requests are addressed within 24 hours.</li><li>Promote a neighbourly and community atmosphere.</li><li>Meet and interact with residents in a customer friendly and professional manner.</li><li>Undertake programs to recognise long term residents.</li><li>Seek ways to exceed service expectations of residents.</li></ul>Building Maintenance / Health and Safety / Fire Safety / Site Security<ul><li>To report incidents/maintenance issues and breakdowns to the Landlord or their</li></ul>Representative where appropriate.<ul><li>Undertake repairs and maintenance if required,</li><li>To ensure Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to and all risks to visitors, staff and residents are removed or reported,</li><li>To ensure that electrical items are inspected and safe before use.</li><li>To deliver mail shots where required.</li><li>To collect post from vacant units and return to sender on a weekly basis.</li><li>To run the water from each tap and shower slowly in vacant units within the 24 hour period prior to a new occupant moving in. The water to run for up to 5 minutes and slowly enough to ensure that there is no spray.</li><li>To ensure contractors on-site observe noise and other restrictions.</li><li>To issue guidelines to contractors on dealing with hazardous materials where required.</li><li>To ensure that any contractor working on site reviews the asbestos register and operates in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines for the activity they are engaged in; reporting to the Landlord or their Representative at once any inappropriate conduct or hazardous working practises.</li><li>To ensure that instructions given by Building Owners are carried out.</li><li>To ensure that instructions given by the Landlord or their Representative are carried out.</li><li>To assist the Landlord or their Representative where possible.</li><li>To assist residents, and give assistance where necessary to visitors to the estate.</li><li>Training will be provided to become a Fire Warden and the member of staff will be expected to uphold this responsibility, for instance by making sure exit routes are kept clear.</li><li>The General Manager is expected to be flexible in their approach to responding to emergencies outside normal working hours.</li><li>To read all utility meters as directed by the Managers.</li><li>To monitor the outside and inside of the building for suspicious activity.</li><li>Report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities and to the Landlord or their Representative.</li><li>To ensure budget responsibility is monitored and that a monthly report against expenditure with all variances explained can be provided.</li><li>To ensure where appropriate if the service provision on site requires amending that a recommendation and reference to the budget is provided to the client and Head of BTR Operations.</li><li>On an annual basis, in conjunction with finance, to provide an anticipated expenditure budget for the forthcoming year.</li></ul>Marketing and Apartment Viewings<ul><li>Knowledgeable and welcoming approach demonstrated to existing and prospective and residents.</li><li>Understanding of the local market both in terms of pricing and trends / seasonality, in order to advise accordingly on rental pricing.</li><li>Knowledge of tenancies coming to expiration, and discussions with tenants on renewing their lease at market rent.</li><li>Knowledge of the vacant units available to let.</li><li>Arrange and undertake viewings of the available units in the absence of a member of the lettings team.</li><li>Convert the viewings to offers.</li><li>Handover of deal to the lettings team for processing</li></ul>The annual salary range is £50,000-55,000 per annum (depending on experience) + performance bonuses.Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year</div>

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<h2>Senior Sales Executive - Shared Ownership (Resales &amp; Staircasing)</h2>South East London (Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days home)<ul><li>£36,000 - £40,000 basic, Monday -Friday </li><li>Car allowance included</li><li>12-month FTC (with strong potential to become permanent)</li><li>ASAP start</li></ul><h2>The Opportunity</h2>We're working with a well-established South London Housing Association with a strong reputation in Shared Ownership delivery.They are looking for an experienced Shared Ownership Sales / Sales Progression professional to take full ownership of an established and consistently active resales and staircasing pipeline.This is a true end-to-end transaction role, where you will manage cases from initial enquiry through to legal completion, ensuring smooth progression across all stages of the process.You will not be "supporting" deals; you will own your own caseload and be trusted to run it independently.<h2>Why this role is different</h2>This is an ideal move for someone who already understands Shared Ownership and wants:<ul><li>Ownership of a live, active pipeline (not cold or fragmented caseloads)</li><li>A structured but autonomous working environment</li><li>A team that understands the complexity of resales and staircasing</li><li>A role where your experience directly improves speed, accuracy, and outcomes</li><li>A stable housing association environment with clear processes and support</li></ul>This is a detail-driven role for someone who takes pride in seeing transactions through properly.<h2>The Role</h2>You will:<ul><li>Take full ownership of Shared Ownership resales and staircasing cases end-to-end</li><li>Progress transactions from enquiry through to legal completion</li><li>Coordinate solicitors, leaseholders, lenders, valuers, and internal teams</li><li>Manage a steady pipeline of live transactions with competing deadlines</li><li>Ensure accuracy, compliance, and clear communication at every stage</li><li>Support occasional listings or viewings where required</li></ul><h2>What we're looking for</h2>You will likely have:<ul><li>Direct experience in Shared Ownership resales and/or staircasing (essential)</li><li>Strong background in sales progression, conveyancing, or housing association operations</li><li>Confidence managing your own caseload independently from start to finish</li><li>Excellent organisation and attention to detail</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple parties</li><li>A calm, structured approach to managing live transactions</li></ul>This role suits someone who already knows the process; and wants to own it properly rather than just assist with it.<h2>Working setup</h2><ul><li>Hybrid: 2 days per week in Sydenham office, 3 days remote</li><li>Structured onboarding and established systems in place</li><li>Supportive, experienced team environment</li><li>Clear expectations and autonomy over your own workload</li></ul><h2>Package &amp; Benefits</h2><ul><li>£36,000 - £41,000 depending on experience</li><li>Included car allowance</li><li>26 days annual leave + bank holidays</li><li>Private medical cover (after 6 months)</li><li>12-month FTC with strong potential for extension or permanency</li></ul><h2>Why people join this team</h2>Because they want a role where:<ul><li>You can take real ownership of transactions</li><li>Your experience is valued, not micro-managed</li><li>You're working within a stable, established housing association</li><li>You can see cases through properly, end-to-end, with accountability and support</li></ul>Keen to know more? Apply today!

Shared Ownership Senior Sales Executive | Hybrid | £40K

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