We have an exciting opportunity for a professional, enthusiastic, and tenacious Property Manager Team Leader to join an established Residential Lettings Team. The successful candidate will be supporting an experienced Manager and Assistant Manager looking after a team of 20 individuals. As the Team Leader you will look after a small portfolio personally, whilst supporting the Assistant Manager with the day-to-day management duties. This role will suit someone already overseeing a small team within the same environment or an experienced Property Manager looking to progress in their career. Property Manager Team Leader Package: Full time basic salary £30,000 - £32,000 per annum , depending on relevant experience Bonuses and year-end profit share Realistic OTE up to £35,000 pa Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm. Hybrid Working: During the initial probation period any successful candidates will work at the Head Office in Chelmsford to undertake their training. Following successful completion of a probationary period you will revert to a hybrid scenario , working between home and the Head Office in Chelmsford. Property Manager Team Leader duties will include: Managing a smaller portfolio personally and dealing with general maintenance issues, liaising with the tenants and landlords and arranging for contractors to visit properties to provide quotes or undertake works. Processing invoices for the works completed and always updating the tenants and landlords. As the Team Leader you will act as a point of escalation for complex issues, providing resolution and guidance. You will also monitor volumes being handled by each member of staff and step in where required to avoid work building up. Encourage service excellence and build strong client and tenant relationships. Monitor team performance and implement strategies for continuous improvement. Work closely with the Assistant Manager in building further upon good working relations with 'approved contractors' and meet with new companies to expand the approved panel. Assisting with arrangements linked to team events and internal competitions. Property Manager Team Leader Role Requirements: Proven experience in property management (3+ years), with leadership or senior experience preferred. Relevant ARLA qualifications would be an advantage. Very well organised, with a strong attention to detail and desire to provide the best level of customer service possible. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. A proactive problem-solver with excellent time management. IT proficient, familiar with most standard MS Office packages. Training: Successful candidates will receive comprehensive ongoing training and development to assist with their career progression. Professional accreditations can also be acquired and associated costs will be met by the Company. If you have the current relevant experience for this role please do not hesitate , APPLY TODAY and submit your CV. Our Recruitment Solutions for Business team are available for a confidential chat and will respond within 12-24 hours of your CV application. We guarantee complete discretion, call today and talk in confidence to one of our Property Recruitment experts. Please be advised, if you do not have the experience required in the job description your application will not be considered.
14/01/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a professional, enthusiastic, and tenacious Property Manager Team Leader to join an established Residential Lettings Team. The successful candidate will be supporting an experienced Manager and Assistant Manager looking after a team of 20 individuals. As the Team Leader you will look after a small portfolio personally, whilst supporting the Assistant Manager with the day-to-day management duties. This role will suit someone already overseeing a small team within the same environment or an experienced Property Manager looking to progress in their career. Property Manager Team Leader Package: Full time basic salary £30,000 - £32,000 per annum , depending on relevant experience Bonuses and year-end profit share Realistic OTE up to £35,000 pa Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm. Hybrid Working: During the initial probation period any successful candidates will work at the Head Office in Chelmsford to undertake their training. Following successful completion of a probationary period you will revert to a hybrid scenario , working between home and the Head Office in Chelmsford. Property Manager Team Leader duties will include: Managing a smaller portfolio personally and dealing with general maintenance issues, liaising with the tenants and landlords and arranging for contractors to visit properties to provide quotes or undertake works. Processing invoices for the works completed and always updating the tenants and landlords. As the Team Leader you will act as a point of escalation for complex issues, providing resolution and guidance. You will also monitor volumes being handled by each member of staff and step in where required to avoid work building up. Encourage service excellence and build strong client and tenant relationships. Monitor team performance and implement strategies for continuous improvement. Work closely with the Assistant Manager in building further upon good working relations with 'approved contractors' and meet with new companies to expand the approved panel. Assisting with arrangements linked to team events and internal competitions. Property Manager Team Leader Role Requirements: Proven experience in property management (3+ years), with leadership or senior experience preferred. Relevant ARLA qualifications would be an advantage. Very well organised, with a strong attention to detail and desire to provide the best level of customer service possible. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. A proactive problem-solver with excellent time management. IT proficient, familiar with most standard MS Office packages. Training: Successful candidates will receive comprehensive ongoing training and development to assist with their career progression. Professional accreditations can also be acquired and associated costs will be met by the Company. If you have the current relevant experience for this role please do not hesitate , APPLY TODAY and submit your CV. Our Recruitment Solutions for Business team are available for a confidential chat and will respond within 12-24 hours of your CV application. We guarantee complete discretion, call today and talk in confidence to one of our Property Recruitment experts. Please be advised, if you do not have the experience required in the job description your application will not be considered.
Our client is looking for a Residential Asset Manager, reporting to the Investment Director and Fund Manager, on a 9-10 month Fixed Term Contract. They are London based with an established collaborative and hybrid working culture. Client Details Our client has c.20 years track record investing and managing UK Single Family Housing assets. They are well established fund manager with strong performance returns for institutional investors. Description Manage a large UK portfolio of residential assets, ensuring optimal performance and returns. Manage third party property managers, working closely with them to make decisions and drive portfolio performance. Manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting processes with property managers, leading regular performance calls and providing instructions on behalf of the investment manager. Monitor and manage portfolio KPIs, including voids, arrears, and expenditure. Oversee all lettings activity, approving rental quotes and offers proposed by third party managers. Implement and refine processes to ensure effective portfolio management. Analyse management information to identify opportunities for performance optimisation. Drive value-add initiatives for existing assets, such as refurbishments to enhance rental income or sale values. Collaborate with property managers to resolve issues and disputes, ensuring a smooth customer experience. Maintain high standards of institutional management and promote best practices across internal and external teams. Profile The successful Client-side Real Estate Asset Manager (Residential) should have: Strong experience in property management within the financial services industry. Strong rapport-building and communication skills, with a track record of managing multiple relationships within one role. Knowledge of residential asset management and associated regulations. Proficiency in preparing and analysing reports. Excellent organisational and deadline management skills. Track record of communicating results effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Job Offer Competitive compensation. Hybrid working. Depending on 2026 portfolio growth, there may be a chance to extend or go permanent.
10/01/2026
Contract
Our client is looking for a Residential Asset Manager, reporting to the Investment Director and Fund Manager, on a 9-10 month Fixed Term Contract. They are London based with an established collaborative and hybrid working culture. Client Details Our client has c.20 years track record investing and managing UK Single Family Housing assets. They are well established fund manager with strong performance returns for institutional investors. Description Manage a large UK portfolio of residential assets, ensuring optimal performance and returns. Manage third party property managers, working closely with them to make decisions and drive portfolio performance. Manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting processes with property managers, leading regular performance calls and providing instructions on behalf of the investment manager. Monitor and manage portfolio KPIs, including voids, arrears, and expenditure. Oversee all lettings activity, approving rental quotes and offers proposed by third party managers. Implement and refine processes to ensure effective portfolio management. Analyse management information to identify opportunities for performance optimisation. Drive value-add initiatives for existing assets, such as refurbishments to enhance rental income or sale values. Collaborate with property managers to resolve issues and disputes, ensuring a smooth customer experience. Maintain high standards of institutional management and promote best practices across internal and external teams. Profile The successful Client-side Real Estate Asset Manager (Residential) should have: Strong experience in property management within the financial services industry. Strong rapport-building and communication skills, with a track record of managing multiple relationships within one role. Knowledge of residential asset management and associated regulations. Proficiency in preparing and analysing reports. Excellent organisational and deadline management skills. Track record of communicating results effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Job Offer Competitive compensation. Hybrid working. Depending on 2026 portfolio growth, there may be a chance to extend or go permanent.
Position: Property Manager Location: Glasgow Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to: Associate Director (Property Management) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well-organised and customer-focused Property Manager to join a growing property management business, supporting a diverse residential portfolio while delivering a best-in-class service in line with a customer excellence charter. This role would suit an individual with experience in property management or factoring, although candidates from a strong customer service or lettings background will also be considered. The position offers a mix of office-based duties, site visits, and customer engagement, within a fast-paced and supportive team environment. Property Manager - Role Overview Reporting to the Associate Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of properties, ensuring a high standard of service delivery while maintaining strong relationships with customers and contractors. Key responsibilities include: Customer Experience & Engagement Deliver a high standard of customer service in line with the customer excellence charter Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and contractors Prepare and issue regular customer communications Conduct owners' meetings, both one-to-one and group-based Plan, attend, and manage evening AGMs as required Portfolio Management Instruct, monitor, and manage reactive and planned maintenance works Coordinate and oversee insurance claims on behalf of customers Carry out regular property inspections and site visits Record Keeping & Compliance Ensure customer and property records are accurately maintained Monitor KPIs including response times and customer satisfaction Ensure all activities comply with internal procedures and service standards Property Manager - Requirements Experience in property management or factoring advantageous (lettings or customer service backgrounds also considered) Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach Full, clean UK driving licence Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Comfortable working to targets and deadlines Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities Experience using a CRM-based system desirable but not essential Property Manager - Salary & Benefits Salary: 28,000 - 35,500 per annum (including car allowance) Holiday: 20 days annual leave + public holidays + birthday leave (32 days total) Employee loan scheme Group Life Insurance Annual performance-based bonus Complimentary festive leave Salary sacrifice pension scheme Enhanced parental leave Hybrid working available following probation Plus a range of additional employee benefits Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
09/01/2026
Full time
Position: Property Manager Location: Glasgow Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to: Associate Director (Property Management) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well-organised and customer-focused Property Manager to join a growing property management business, supporting a diverse residential portfolio while delivering a best-in-class service in line with a customer excellence charter. This role would suit an individual with experience in property management or factoring, although candidates from a strong customer service or lettings background will also be considered. The position offers a mix of office-based duties, site visits, and customer engagement, within a fast-paced and supportive team environment. Property Manager - Role Overview Reporting to the Associate Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of properties, ensuring a high standard of service delivery while maintaining strong relationships with customers and contractors. Key responsibilities include: Customer Experience & Engagement Deliver a high standard of customer service in line with the customer excellence charter Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and contractors Prepare and issue regular customer communications Conduct owners' meetings, both one-to-one and group-based Plan, attend, and manage evening AGMs as required Portfolio Management Instruct, monitor, and manage reactive and planned maintenance works Coordinate and oversee insurance claims on behalf of customers Carry out regular property inspections and site visits Record Keeping & Compliance Ensure customer and property records are accurately maintained Monitor KPIs including response times and customer satisfaction Ensure all activities comply with internal procedures and service standards Property Manager - Requirements Experience in property management or factoring advantageous (lettings or customer service backgrounds also considered) Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach Full, clean UK driving licence Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Comfortable working to targets and deadlines Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities Experience using a CRM-based system desirable but not essential Property Manager - Salary & Benefits Salary: 28,000 - 35,500 per annum (including car allowance) Holiday: 20 days annual leave + public holidays + birthday leave (32 days total) Employee loan scheme Group Life Insurance Annual performance-based bonus Complimentary festive leave Salary sacrifice pension scheme Enhanced parental leave Hybrid working available following probation Plus a range of additional employee benefits Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Estate Agent Sales Manager / Lister This well established and forward-thinking independent Estate Agency is looking to significantly increase its market share and to actively grow the business through sales and listings and to enhance still further the reputation of the company for quality and performance. Basic salary to £25,000 plus £3,000 car allowance or company car with initial salary guarantee for 4 months followed by a lucrative productivity bonus for a further 6 months as you build your pipeline. On target earnings £45,000 - £55,000. Annual leave entitlement starting at 33 days and increasing with service. 1 Saturday off in 3. Estate Agent Sales Manager / Lister Are you an Estate Agent with a proven track record in sales, valuation and listing of residential property? Are you currently working in Estate Agency and feeling unsettled or undervalued within your current position? If you are a Senior Negotiator, Senior Valuer / Lister, Assistant Manager, Sales Manager or Valuations Manager looking for your next career move up the property ladder we would like to hear from you. Estate Agent Sales Manager / Lister They envisage their new associate to ultimately have an in-depth knowledge of Estate Agency and have the necessary attributes to be a champion of Residential Property Sales and Listings. In other words, they are looking for the consummate deal maker who can see success, be it in front of his/her nose or out in the distance. Estate Agent Sales Manager / Lister Previous Estate Agency experience is essential. Estate Agent Sales Manager / Lister Basic salary to £25,000 plus £3,000 car allowance or company car with on target earnings of £45,000 to £55,000. 4 month guarantee, then 6 month productivity bonus.Annual leave entitlement starting at 33 days and increasing with service. 1 Saturday off in 3. Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents hits 19 years of successful trading. A milestone to be proud of Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents is a "Specialist Estate Agency Recruitment Service" dealing with the placement of Estate Agents and Letting Agents into permanent positions within the Residential Estate Agency Property sector. We cover all specialties of recruitment to include Residential Sales and Lettings, Property and Block Management to include Lettings Coordinators / Progressors, Inventory Clerks, Financial Services to include Mortgage Advisors, Independent Financial Advisors, Protection and Financial Services Administrators, Paraplanning, Land and New Homes and Secretarial / Administration / PA s. Visit Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents website for online Estate Agency vacancies. Find Steve King on LinkedIn.
09/01/2026
Full time
Estate Agent Sales Manager / Lister This well established and forward-thinking independent Estate Agency is looking to significantly increase its market share and to actively grow the business through sales and listings and to enhance still further the reputation of the company for quality and performance. Basic salary to £25,000 plus £3,000 car allowance or company car with initial salary guarantee for 4 months followed by a lucrative productivity bonus for a further 6 months as you build your pipeline. On target earnings £45,000 - £55,000. Annual leave entitlement starting at 33 days and increasing with service. 1 Saturday off in 3. Estate Agent Sales Manager / Lister Are you an Estate Agent with a proven track record in sales, valuation and listing of residential property? Are you currently working in Estate Agency and feeling unsettled or undervalued within your current position? If you are a Senior Negotiator, Senior Valuer / Lister, Assistant Manager, Sales Manager or Valuations Manager looking for your next career move up the property ladder we would like to hear from you. Estate Agent Sales Manager / Lister They envisage their new associate to ultimately have an in-depth knowledge of Estate Agency and have the necessary attributes to be a champion of Residential Property Sales and Listings. In other words, they are looking for the consummate deal maker who can see success, be it in front of his/her nose or out in the distance. Estate Agent Sales Manager / Lister Previous Estate Agency experience is essential. Estate Agent Sales Manager / Lister Basic salary to £25,000 plus £3,000 car allowance or company car with on target earnings of £45,000 to £55,000. 4 month guarantee, then 6 month productivity bonus.Annual leave entitlement starting at 33 days and increasing with service. 1 Saturday off in 3. Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents hits 19 years of successful trading. A milestone to be proud of Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents is a "Specialist Estate Agency Recruitment Service" dealing with the placement of Estate Agents and Letting Agents into permanent positions within the Residential Estate Agency Property sector. We cover all specialties of recruitment to include Residential Sales and Lettings, Property and Block Management to include Lettings Coordinators / Progressors, Inventory Clerks, Financial Services to include Mortgage Advisors, Independent Financial Advisors, Protection and Financial Services Administrators, Paraplanning, Land and New Homes and Secretarial / Administration / PA s. Visit Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents website for online Estate Agency vacancies. Find Steve King on LinkedIn.
Chartered Surveyor Norfolk Your new company This is a building consultancy company situated in the heart of Norfolk and committed to supporting and improving people's lives. They are passionate about delivering for their clients and delivering tailored solutions to ensure support is delivered to local communities. They operate in working with local government, housing and healthcare, with a split across commercial as well. They're looking for a Chartered Surveyor to join the Estate Management and Valuation team. Your new role As the new Chartered Surveyor, you'll be supporting the Associate and Associate Director and working with a team of other Surveyors. This role will include general management, inclusive of rent reviews, sub-lettings, dilapidations, improvement works and term compensation. You'll also be undertaking a variety of RICS "Red Book" valuations, which involve asset valuations. Other responsibilities include ensuring agreements with clients around their customer requirements. Granting tenancies, leases, easements and concessions as well as negotiating the settlement of terms for the acquisition and disposal of property. What you'll need to succeed To be successful for this role, you'll need to be: -MRICS -Degree in relevant discipline -Strong analytical skills -Excellent communication skills -Adept in Microsoft Office -Health & safety legislation knowledge -Legal knowledge of landlord and tenant and property valuation techniques -Compulsory purchase and compensation knowledge What you'll get in return This role pays up to £54,000 DOE. Flexible working options are available and hybrid working is available with this role. -26 days annual leave + bank holidays -Company sickness scheme -Company pension scheme -Private healthcare cash plan What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call us now on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
08/01/2026
Full time
Chartered Surveyor Norfolk Your new company This is a building consultancy company situated in the heart of Norfolk and committed to supporting and improving people's lives. They are passionate about delivering for their clients and delivering tailored solutions to ensure support is delivered to local communities. They operate in working with local government, housing and healthcare, with a split across commercial as well. They're looking for a Chartered Surveyor to join the Estate Management and Valuation team. Your new role As the new Chartered Surveyor, you'll be supporting the Associate and Associate Director and working with a team of other Surveyors. This role will include general management, inclusive of rent reviews, sub-lettings, dilapidations, improvement works and term compensation. You'll also be undertaking a variety of RICS "Red Book" valuations, which involve asset valuations. Other responsibilities include ensuring agreements with clients around their customer requirements. Granting tenancies, leases, easements and concessions as well as negotiating the settlement of terms for the acquisition and disposal of property. What you'll need to succeed To be successful for this role, you'll need to be: -MRICS -Degree in relevant discipline -Strong analytical skills -Excellent communication skills -Adept in Microsoft Office -Health & safety legislation knowledge -Legal knowledge of landlord and tenant and property valuation techniques -Compulsory purchase and compensation knowledge What you'll get in return This role pays up to £54,000 DOE. Flexible working options are available and hybrid working is available with this role. -26 days annual leave + bank holidays -Company sickness scheme -Company pension scheme -Private healthcare cash plan What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call us now on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Hey there, Happy New Year. Thanks for stopping by. Excuse the non-traditional job title, but we want to make this mega accessible to all of you with a passion for property, working across Inventory, Property Management or even Property Admin in Lettings. You are all welcome! First and foremost, we are looking for a brilliant candidate, with a personality that just makes the day better - someone who takes pride in their job, gets a buzz from showing-up, working hard, adding-value and developing your career at the same time. Oh we also need a laser focus for detail - you spot things others miss, you sweat the small stuff and care about customer success. Sounds like you? Great! This really is a fantastic opportunity for someone with who values independence, flexibility, and excellence in their work. The Role at a Glance: Property Inventory / Lettings / Management Experience Location: Home-based plus Field across London Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 DOE plus bonus + Mileage Paid Full-time role, with occasional weekend availability. Company: We create highly professional and comprehensive Inventory Reports on the condition of properties for landlords and tenants to protect their most valuable asset. Pedigree: Trust by leading property brands. Founder Emese Ex. Associate Director Knight Frank and Residential Inventory Expert. Your Skills: Customer Service. Administration, Property inventory, Property Lettings, Property Management. Who we are: Optimal Inventories is a fast-growing, boutique-style inventory company serving a diverse range of letting agents and landlords across the core to high-end lettings market. We operate throughout Berkshire, Surrey, and Greater London, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. Our approach to inventory reporting is grounded in the understanding that these reports play a vital role in safeguarding landlords assets and protecting tenants deposits. With a people-focused ethos at the heart of our business, we strive to provide a consistently high standard of service, driven by genuine passion for the property industry. We take great pride in the quality of our work and the trusted relationships we build with our clients, reflecting our dedication to professionalism, integrity, and excellence in everything we do. About the Role: Love property, people, and being out and about? Operating across the South East, you ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to deliver accurate, high-quality inventory reporting for landlords and letting agents. Join our team as a Property Inventory Clerk , where no two days are ever the same. You ll be the face of our business, visiting homes, meeting tenants and landlords, and creating professional property reports that keep everything running smoothly. You ll conduct detailed check-ins, check-outs, and inventories using our easy-to-use app, capturing clear photos and accurate details to make every report shine. You ll handle the occasional hiccup - a delayed cleaner or a missing key - with calm professionalism and a problem-solving mindset. Organisation and communication are key: you ll juggle appointments across different locations, manage keys responsibly, and make sure every report is completed on time and to our high quality standards. Using modern tech and voice-to-text tools, you ll streamline your work and stay efficient while delivering an exceptional experience for tenants, agents, and landlords alike. If you enjoy a role that mixes independence, variety, and real responsibility, this could be your perfect fit. About You: A positive, can-do attitude with a proactive approach to work. A genuine passion for the property industry, supported by relevant experience. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet. Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work. A methodical and organised approach to tasks and time management. Adaptable and agile, able to respond effectively to changing circumstances and priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a confident and professional manner. Dependable and punctual, demonstrating consistency and reliability in all duties. Always professional, well-presented, and courteous when representing the company. Comfortable attending appointments at short notice when required. Willing and able to travel across London and surrounding areas using public transport and/or your own vehicle. What We Offer: Comprehensive, high-quality training: We believe in continuous development and invest in our team s success. You ll receive regular in-house and external training designed to enhance your professional skills, technical knowledge, and confidence in the role. Opportunities to grow your earnings: We recognise and reward hard work and dedication. As you develop your expertise, there are clear pathways to increase your base salary and earn additional commission, reflecting your performance and contribution to the business. Career progression and long-term growth: Join a fast-growing company where your efforts make a real impact. As Optimal Inventories continues to expand, you ll have the opportunity to take on greater responsibilities, advance your career, and grow alongside a supportive and ambitious team. If you re looking to combine your aptitude for delivering great work, expertise with a flexible, rewarding role in a fast-paced and professional environment, we d love to hear from you. Join Optimal Inventories and become part of a team that takes real pride in its work, values attention to detail, and always strives for the highest standards. Apply today to take the next step in your property career and help us continue setting the benchmark for inventory excellence. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
06/01/2026
Full time
Hey there, Happy New Year. Thanks for stopping by. Excuse the non-traditional job title, but we want to make this mega accessible to all of you with a passion for property, working across Inventory, Property Management or even Property Admin in Lettings. You are all welcome! First and foremost, we are looking for a brilliant candidate, with a personality that just makes the day better - someone who takes pride in their job, gets a buzz from showing-up, working hard, adding-value and developing your career at the same time. Oh we also need a laser focus for detail - you spot things others miss, you sweat the small stuff and care about customer success. Sounds like you? Great! This really is a fantastic opportunity for someone with who values independence, flexibility, and excellence in their work. The Role at a Glance: Property Inventory / Lettings / Management Experience Location: Home-based plus Field across London Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 DOE plus bonus + Mileage Paid Full-time role, with occasional weekend availability. Company: We create highly professional and comprehensive Inventory Reports on the condition of properties for landlords and tenants to protect their most valuable asset. Pedigree: Trust by leading property brands. Founder Emese Ex. Associate Director Knight Frank and Residential Inventory Expert. Your Skills: Customer Service. Administration, Property inventory, Property Lettings, Property Management. Who we are: Optimal Inventories is a fast-growing, boutique-style inventory company serving a diverse range of letting agents and landlords across the core to high-end lettings market. We operate throughout Berkshire, Surrey, and Greater London, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. Our approach to inventory reporting is grounded in the understanding that these reports play a vital role in safeguarding landlords assets and protecting tenants deposits. With a people-focused ethos at the heart of our business, we strive to provide a consistently high standard of service, driven by genuine passion for the property industry. We take great pride in the quality of our work and the trusted relationships we build with our clients, reflecting our dedication to professionalism, integrity, and excellence in everything we do. About the Role: Love property, people, and being out and about? Operating across the South East, you ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to deliver accurate, high-quality inventory reporting for landlords and letting agents. Join our team as a Property Inventory Clerk , where no two days are ever the same. You ll be the face of our business, visiting homes, meeting tenants and landlords, and creating professional property reports that keep everything running smoothly. You ll conduct detailed check-ins, check-outs, and inventories using our easy-to-use app, capturing clear photos and accurate details to make every report shine. You ll handle the occasional hiccup - a delayed cleaner or a missing key - with calm professionalism and a problem-solving mindset. Organisation and communication are key: you ll juggle appointments across different locations, manage keys responsibly, and make sure every report is completed on time and to our high quality standards. Using modern tech and voice-to-text tools, you ll streamline your work and stay efficient while delivering an exceptional experience for tenants, agents, and landlords alike. If you enjoy a role that mixes independence, variety, and real responsibility, this could be your perfect fit. About You: A positive, can-do attitude with a proactive approach to work. A genuine passion for the property industry, supported by relevant experience. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet. Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work. A methodical and organised approach to tasks and time management. Adaptable and agile, able to respond effectively to changing circumstances and priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a confident and professional manner. Dependable and punctual, demonstrating consistency and reliability in all duties. Always professional, well-presented, and courteous when representing the company. Comfortable attending appointments at short notice when required. Willing and able to travel across London and surrounding areas using public transport and/or your own vehicle. What We Offer: Comprehensive, high-quality training: We believe in continuous development and invest in our team s success. You ll receive regular in-house and external training designed to enhance your professional skills, technical knowledge, and confidence in the role. Opportunities to grow your earnings: We recognise and reward hard work and dedication. As you develop your expertise, there are clear pathways to increase your base salary and earn additional commission, reflecting your performance and contribution to the business. Career progression and long-term growth: Join a fast-growing company where your efforts make a real impact. As Optimal Inventories continues to expand, you ll have the opportunity to take on greater responsibilities, advance your career, and grow alongside a supportive and ambitious team. If you re looking to combine your aptitude for delivering great work, expertise with a flexible, rewarding role in a fast-paced and professional environment, we d love to hear from you. Join Optimal Inventories and become part of a team that takes real pride in its work, values attention to detail, and always strives for the highest standards. Apply today to take the next step in your property career and help us continue setting the benchmark for inventory excellence. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Core Real Estate Associate Team: Real Estate (Core Real Estate), London Reports to: Team Leader Purpose of job We are currently seeking to recruit an Associate with 2+ year post qualification experience in the real estate sector. The Associate will have had a broad range of non-contentious real estate but with a specific skill set relating to corporate real estate and real estate finance transactions. The Associate must have a broad knowledge of real estate as an asset class and would be involved in driving and managing complex and large scale investment transactions and projects for a wide range of clients which include PE houses, funds and debt clients. The firm advises in a way that supports the client's strategic objectives whilst being practical and commercial and we would expect candidates to demonstrate their ability to provide advice in this way. What's in it for you? Our market-leading real estate practice combines key sector knowledge, unparalleled technical ability and a commercial focus, which ensures clients receive the best possible support and guidance. We are consistently ranked number one by the legal directories (Chambers and Legal 500) across all of real estate disciplines with lawyers that are recognised as experts in their fields. Much of the complex work we carry out requires a multi-disciplinary approach and we regularly work closely, with specialisms across the firm in our corporate, finance, tax and risk management functions. We focus on all issues relating to planning, construction and engineering, direct and indirect investment, funds, real estate & property finance, tax, development, securitisation, dispute resolution, environment and regulatory. We advise across not only on the more traditional areas of real estate such as commercial and retail, but also the "alternative" asset classes such as student accommodation, hotels, healthcare, data centres, logistics and build to rent. Clients include: BlackRock, The Crown Estate, Tesco, Great Portland Estates, Heathrow Airport Ltd, Lendlease, Transport for London, 12 of the world's largest Sovereign Wealth Funds, and 50% of the world's largest real estate private equity investors. • Acted on the three largest single asset property deals in the UK: Advised Canary Wharf Group plc and Landsec Group plc on £1.28 billion sale of 20 Fenchurch Street to LKK Health Products Group, advised CC Land on the £1.15 billion acquisition of the Cheesegrater, 122 Leadenhall, from a joint venture between British Land and Oxford Properties, and advised JP Morgan/National Pension Service on the sale of 8 Canada Square, the HSBC Tower to the Qatar Investment Authority for £1.17 billion. • Advising The Crown Estate on the asset management of their prestigious Central London portfolio, valued at £7bn - Regent Street and St James'. We advise on the full range of real estate matters, ranging from temporary lettings to joint venture developments. • Sole real estate adviser to the UK's largest supermarket chain - Tesco. A client of the firm for over 30 years, we are sole adviser to Tesco for real estate legal advice in relation to their portfolio of approximately 2,500 properties across the country, which includes supermarkets, distribution centres, commercial and residential space. • Advising Landsec, one of the UK's largest commercial property companies, on their £2.2bn reinvention of Victoria, delivering offices, high quality apartments, high profile retail and numerous restaurants. The team works across a number of sectors including operational real estate sectors such as BTR/Multi-family, student housing, Hotels, retirement living, data-centres as well as offices, logistics and retail. The team regularly advise on some of the largest transactions in these sectors and are undertaking more cross-border transactions as well. The strength of the development practice is such that the team are involved in some of the most prestigious urban redevelopments across the UK including Paradise Circus in Birmingham as well as Kings Cross. Key responsibilities • Develops specialist expertise and identifies potential legal issues arising outside own practice area • Uses technical skills and knowledge to suggest creative, but practical solutions • Drafts complex documents and consults where appropriate • Manages complex files and multiple workloads, consulting when appropriate • Conducts negotiations and adapts approach to fit client needs • Takes client instructions and has a full understanding of the client's goals • Gives commercially astute advice and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the commercial issues that clients face • Monitors any changes in scope with the client and keeps the partner updated • Manages work demands to ensure that time is available for Firm and practice management activities • Demonstrates a full understanding of how the Firm manages its business to achieve growth and profitability • Generates realistic fee estimates for partner review Key relationships • Partners and Senior Associates Experience and knowledge • Solid experience across the entire real estate sector, gained within a comparable environment to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Skills and competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Analytical and drafting skills • Flexibility and adaptability, supporting cases across a broad range of legal issues • Commercial focus with a knowledge of key areas of the law and able to provide clear, concise, practical advice • A high level of client contact and responsibility for client matters • The ability to project manage client matters, coordinating fee earners in Real Estate and other departments as required • Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate • Confidence in front of clients • Clear and concise communication skills • The ability to work independently but also keen to work in a challenging, team-based environment • A willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities Diversity, inclusion and working differently At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Recruitment Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact . Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website
24/09/2022
Full time
Core Real Estate Associate Team: Real Estate (Core Real Estate), London Reports to: Team Leader Purpose of job We are currently seeking to recruit an Associate with 2+ year post qualification experience in the real estate sector. The Associate will have had a broad range of non-contentious real estate but with a specific skill set relating to corporate real estate and real estate finance transactions. The Associate must have a broad knowledge of real estate as an asset class and would be involved in driving and managing complex and large scale investment transactions and projects for a wide range of clients which include PE houses, funds and debt clients. The firm advises in a way that supports the client's strategic objectives whilst being practical and commercial and we would expect candidates to demonstrate their ability to provide advice in this way. What's in it for you? Our market-leading real estate practice combines key sector knowledge, unparalleled technical ability and a commercial focus, which ensures clients receive the best possible support and guidance. We are consistently ranked number one by the legal directories (Chambers and Legal 500) across all of real estate disciplines with lawyers that are recognised as experts in their fields. Much of the complex work we carry out requires a multi-disciplinary approach and we regularly work closely, with specialisms across the firm in our corporate, finance, tax and risk management functions. We focus on all issues relating to planning, construction and engineering, direct and indirect investment, funds, real estate & property finance, tax, development, securitisation, dispute resolution, environment and regulatory. We advise across not only on the more traditional areas of real estate such as commercial and retail, but also the "alternative" asset classes such as student accommodation, hotels, healthcare, data centres, logistics and build to rent. Clients include: BlackRock, The Crown Estate, Tesco, Great Portland Estates, Heathrow Airport Ltd, Lendlease, Transport for London, 12 of the world's largest Sovereign Wealth Funds, and 50% of the world's largest real estate private equity investors. • Acted on the three largest single asset property deals in the UK: Advised Canary Wharf Group plc and Landsec Group plc on £1.28 billion sale of 20 Fenchurch Street to LKK Health Products Group, advised CC Land on the £1.15 billion acquisition of the Cheesegrater, 122 Leadenhall, from a joint venture between British Land and Oxford Properties, and advised JP Morgan/National Pension Service on the sale of 8 Canada Square, the HSBC Tower to the Qatar Investment Authority for £1.17 billion. • Advising The Crown Estate on the asset management of their prestigious Central London portfolio, valued at £7bn - Regent Street and St James'. We advise on the full range of real estate matters, ranging from temporary lettings to joint venture developments. • Sole real estate adviser to the UK's largest supermarket chain - Tesco. A client of the firm for over 30 years, we are sole adviser to Tesco for real estate legal advice in relation to their portfolio of approximately 2,500 properties across the country, which includes supermarkets, distribution centres, commercial and residential space. • Advising Landsec, one of the UK's largest commercial property companies, on their £2.2bn reinvention of Victoria, delivering offices, high quality apartments, high profile retail and numerous restaurants. The team works across a number of sectors including operational real estate sectors such as BTR/Multi-family, student housing, Hotels, retirement living, data-centres as well as offices, logistics and retail. The team regularly advise on some of the largest transactions in these sectors and are undertaking more cross-border transactions as well. The strength of the development practice is such that the team are involved in some of the most prestigious urban redevelopments across the UK including Paradise Circus in Birmingham as well as Kings Cross. Key responsibilities • Develops specialist expertise and identifies potential legal issues arising outside own practice area • Uses technical skills and knowledge to suggest creative, but practical solutions • Drafts complex documents and consults where appropriate • Manages complex files and multiple workloads, consulting when appropriate • Conducts negotiations and adapts approach to fit client needs • Takes client instructions and has a full understanding of the client's goals • Gives commercially astute advice and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the commercial issues that clients face • Monitors any changes in scope with the client and keeps the partner updated • Manages work demands to ensure that time is available for Firm and practice management activities • Demonstrates a full understanding of how the Firm manages its business to achieve growth and profitability • Generates realistic fee estimates for partner review Key relationships • Partners and Senior Associates Experience and knowledge • Solid experience across the entire real estate sector, gained within a comparable environment to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Skills and competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Analytical and drafting skills • Flexibility and adaptability, supporting cases across a broad range of legal issues • Commercial focus with a knowledge of key areas of the law and able to provide clear, concise, practical advice • A high level of client contact and responsibility for client matters • The ability to project manage client matters, coordinating fee earners in Real Estate and other departments as required • Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate • Confidence in front of clients • Clear and concise communication skills • The ability to work independently but also keen to work in a challenging, team-based environment • A willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities Diversity, inclusion and working differently At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Recruitment Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact . Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website
