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Part-Time New Homes Sales Consultant- Banstead<ul><li>Banstead, Surrey (SM7)</li><li>£15.00 per hour + holiday pay (£15,000 pro rata)</li><li>Ongoing role | 2-3 days per week</li></ul>Looking for a flexible, part-time role in property where you can build experience in new homes sales while working on a beautifully presented development?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy new homes showroom in Banstead, supporting the sales team and delivering an exceptional customer experience.Whether you're already in estate agency / new homes or looking to step into the sector, this role offers consistency, training, and exposure to a high-quality development.<h3 >What you'll be doing:</h3><ul ><li >Welcoming and registering visitors to the sales suite.</li><li >Supporting property viewings and showcasing the development.</li><li >Handling enquiries and assisting with the buyer journey.</li><li >Maintaining presentation of the showroom to a high standard.</li><li >Supporting the wider sales team with admin and customer care.</li></ul><h3 >What's on offer:</h3><ul ><li >Ongoing, stable part-time work.</li><li >Flexible working pattern: Friday, Saturday &amp; Monday (or just Saturday &amp; Monday if preferred).</li><li >Work alongside an established new homes developer and agency team.</li><li >Great opportunity to gain or build experience in new homes / property sales.</li></ul><h3 >What we're looking for:</h3><ul ><li >Confident, personable and customer-focused</li><li >Interest or experience in property, estate agency, or new homes</li><li >Well-presented with strong communication skills</li><li >Reliable and happy working weekends</li></ul>Start date: 17th April Location: Banstead (SM7) Interview: 1-stage with the Developer (MD)If you're looking for a part-time property role where you can develop your skills, meet buyers, and be part of a professional sales environment, this is a great opportunity to get started or build on your experience.

PART TIME New Homes Sales Support - Surrey 

<div><div class="mb-1 mt-6 group"><div class="flex flex-col items-end gap-1"><div class="flex justify-start opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:opacity-100 transition"><div class="text-text-300"><div class="text-text-300 flex items-stretch justify-between">Land and New Homes Coordinator - 12-13 Month Maternity Cover</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div class="group"><div class="contents"><div class="group relative relative pb-3"><div><div>Up to £36k (reflected into day rate) | Exciting opportunity in a dynamic property team!Are you an experienced property administrator looking for a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same? We're recruiting for a Land and New Homes Coordinator on a 12-13 month maternity cover to join a thriving estate agency, supporting exciting new developments and land transactions from start to finish.What You'll Be Doing:This is a true all-rounder role where you'll be at the heart of new instructions, marketing, and sales coordination:New Instructions &amp; Setup<ul><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Draft contracts and agency agreements, managing compliance and AML checks</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Create comprehensive site information packs including crib sheets, price lists, brochures, and CML templates</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Build and maintain development master files and land plots in CRM</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Liaise directly with developers to gather marketing materials (CGIs, floor plans, brochures)</li></ul>Marketing &amp; Listings Management<ul><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Upload and manage new listings across portals (Rightmove, Zoopla) ensuring top-quality images and accuracy</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Register and match applicants to relevant developments, coordinating email campaigns</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain development websites via WordPress and work with the marketing team on updates</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Keep price lists, crib sheets, and marketing materials current across all live sites</li></ul>Sales Support &amp; Coordination<ul><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Prepare offer letters, sales memos, and applicant call logs</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Occasional sales progression on specific units</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Organise agents' evenings and the annual Developers' Drinks event</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Handle internet enquiries and follow-ups from multiple platforms</li></ul>Administration &amp; Beyond<ul><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Diary management for Land &amp; New Homes Directors</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Organise meetings and distribute minutes</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Canvassing using Landinsight to identify new opportunities</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manage external resources, stock takes, and stationery orders</li></ul>What We're Looking For:<ul><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Property administration experience in sales - ideally from a property background</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Excellent IT skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Proactive, "can-do" attitude with strong initiative - you'll thrive working independently</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Outstanding time management and ability to juggle multiple priorities</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Excellent communication skills and professional telephone manner</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Logical, organised multitasker who stays calm under pressure</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience working with developers or house builders is a real bonus</li></ul>The Details:Contract: 12-13 month maternity cover Salary: £32k - £36k (reflected into day rate) Start: ASAPWhy This Role?This isn't just admin - you'll be integral to the success of new developments, working closely with directors, developers, and internal teams. If you're enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and love the buzz of new homes and land sales, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark.Interested? Get in touch today!</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Land & New Homes Coordinator 

Job Title: Team Assistant / PA Location: East London Salary: £40,000 (up to £45,000 depending on experience) Sector: Real EstateThe Role We're working with the International sales team within a busy Developer who are looking to hire a capable and hands-on Team Assistant. This position is less about traditional PA support and more focused on being a central point of coordination for the wider team-keeping processes running smoothly and ensuring everything is organised behind the scenes.You'll work closely with senior team members, but your primary focus will be supporting the wider department with day-to-day operations, administration, and coordination.Responsibilities<ul ><li>Provide administrative support across the team, ensuring daily operations run efficiently</li><li>Coordinate meetings, documentation, and general team activity</li><li>Arrange international travel when required</li><li>Raise and track purchase orders (experience with Coins is highly beneficial)</li><li>Support with monitoring departmental spend and costs</li><li>Act as a key contact for international sales invoicing processes</li><li>Maintain and update team holiday and absence records</li><li>Assist with general office administration and ad hoc support across departments</li><li>Help manage workflows and ensure deadlines and priorities are met</li></ul>About You<ul ><li>Previous experience in a Team Assistant or administrative role within the Real Estate / Property sector (essential)</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously</li><li>Confident working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment</li><li>High attention to detail with a proactive approach</li><li>Strong communication skills and a professional manner</li><li>A collaborative, "muck-in" attitude and willingness to support the wider team</li></ul>Why Apply? This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a team, rather than supporting just one individual. You'll play a key role in keeping things running efficiently and will be a valued part of a collaborative and fast-moving environment. Contact

Team Assistant/PA - Development

We're partnering with Collegiate UK, a market-leading and rapidly growing PBSA provider, to hire a Senior Commercial Analyst. This is a high-impact role focused on driving commercial performance through data, insight, and strategic decision-making.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys turning complex data into clear, commercially actionable insight, with exposure to senior stakeholders and real influence across pricing, revenue, and cost strategy.The RoleAs a Senior Commercial Analyst, you'll play a key role in enhancing how the business uses data to shape strategy and improve performance. You'll work across pricing, revenue optimisation, and OPEX, helping the business make smarter, data-driven decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesInsight &amp; Analytics<ul><li>Deliver high-quality, commercially relevant insights to support strategic decisions</li><li>Improve analytical frameworks, tools, and ways of working</li><li>Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across performance data</li></ul>Pricing, Revenue &amp; Cost Analysis<ul><li>Analyse data across pricing, revenue, customer behaviour, and OPEX</li><li>Support the development of pricing models and frameworks</li><li>Build robust cost models and support OPEX planning and evaluation</li><li>Create datasets and models to support forecasting and performance tracking</li></ul>Strategy &amp; Commercial Impact<ul><li>Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations</li><li>Support business cases, scenario modelling, and forecasting</li><li>Influence key decisions across commercial strategy</li></ul>Stakeholder Collaboration<ul><li>Partner with teams across Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Operations</li><li>Present insights through clear storytelling, visualisation, and written reports</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Proven experience as a Commercial Analyst or Senior Analyst in a commercial or strategic environment</li><li>Strong understanding of pricing, revenue, margin, and cost (OPEX) analysis</li><li>Ability to turn complex data into clear, impactful insights</li><li>Confident communicating with senior stakeholders</li><li>Strong Excel skills (Word &amp; PowerPoint also required)</li><li>Experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) is a plus</li><li>Basic SQL skills are beneficial but not essential</li></ul>Why Apply?<ul><li>Join a fast-growing, leading PBSA business</li><li>High visibility role with real commercial impact</li><li>Opportunity to shape pricing, strategy, and performance</li><li>Collaborative and forward-thinking team</li></ul>If you're interested in hearing more, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Senior Commercial Analyst

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Associate Director 📍 Birmingham / West Midlands 💰 £65,000 -£90,000 + bonus + clear pathway to DirectorAre you an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a strategic leadership role? Or an established Associate Director looking for a platform to shape and grow a business?We're working with a highly respected, independent project and cost management consultancy delivering complex, high-quality schemes across the UK. Known for its director-led approach and strong client relationships, the business has built an excellent reputation for delivering projects from inception through to completion.The OpportunityThis is a key hire within a growing consultancy, offering genuine progression to Director level. You'll play a pivotal role in leading projects, developing client relationships, and helping shape the future of the business.A major focus of this role will be within the Industrial &amp; Logistics sector, supporting the delivery of large-scale warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing developments. With continued growth in this space, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-value, fast-paced schemes for leading developers, investors, and occupiers-often involving complex site logistics, phased delivery, and tight programme requirements.This is a client-facing, hands-on role with a strong presence across project sites and within the Birmingham office.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead cost management across multiple projects from feasibility to final account</li><li>Take a leading role on Industrial &amp; Logistics schemes, including large distribution centres and multi-unit developments</li><li>Provide strategic commercial advice on cost planning, procurement, and value engineering within fast-moving industrial projects</li><li>Act as the key client interface, building long-term relationships</li><li>Mentor and support junior team members</li><li>Contribute to business development, particularly within the Industrial &amp; Logistics sector</li><li>Support leadership in shaping project delivery and best practice</li></ul>About You<ul><li>MRICS qualified (or working towards)</li><li>Strong consultancy background in quantity surveying / cost management</li><li>Proven experience delivering projects within the Industrial &amp; Logistics sector (warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, or similar)</li><li>Strong understanding of cost drivers specific to industrial developments (e.g. groundworks, steel frames, cladding systems, and infrastructure)</li><li>Commercially astute with excellent client-facing skills</li><li>Ambitious, with a desire to step into a leadership role</li></ul>Why Join?<ul><li>Clear pathway to Director level</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role in expanding a growing Industrial &amp; Logistics pipeline</li><li>Work on large-scale, high-profile distribution and manufacturing schemes</li><li>Join a director-led, client-focused environment with strong industry relationships</li><li>Supportive team culture with a focus on development and progression</li><li>Opportunity to influence and grow a successful consultancy</li></ul>

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Looking to start your finance career in property?A growing real estate business is hiring a Junior Finance Assistant to work directly with the Finance Director and gain exposure across the entire finance function.This is not a narrow AP role. You will see how finance actually works inside a property developer.The business works across development, distressed assets and construction projects, with strong relationships across lenders and investors.What you will be doing* Processing supplier invoices and supporting payment runs * Bank reconciliations * Supporting VAT and CIS returns * Assisting with year end accounts * Helping manage finance across multiple property entitiesYou will work closely with an experienced Finance Director who previously worked with major London developers.What makes this different* Direct exposure to the full finance function * Real estate and development environment * Study support (AAT or ACCA) * Clear progression into Management Accountant * Small team where you will learn quicklyThere is also occasional exposure to the operational side of the business, including visits to development sites and distressed assets.Who this suits* Graduate or 0 to 2 years finance experience * Studying or planning to study AAT or ACCA * Interested in property and real estate * Comfortable taking responsibility earlySalary: £30,000 to £35,000 Study support + medical cover Hybrid workingIf you want a role where you can learn quickly and progress, apply now.

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