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We have an exciting new opportunity for a highly organised, proactive and personable Property Manager & Personal Assistant to join a well-established luxury London property management company based in the heart of Marylebone. This is a unique and varied role offering the opportunity to combine property management responsibilities with dedicated business and private PA support to the Founder and Managing Director.Working alongside the experienced Property Director, you will assist with the day-to-day management of a portfolio of luxury residential and commercial properties across London, ensuring the highest standards of service are maintained for tenants, contractors and stakeholders alike. Alongside this, you will become a trusted right-hand support to the Founder, managing a variety of business and personal administrative responsibilities, requiring complete discretion, excellent judgement and exceptional organisational skills.This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You will be joining a long-standing and close-knit team, so you need to be highly personable, able to build excellent working relationships, and have a great sense of humour. The successful candidate will be proactive, solutions-focused and personable, with the confidence to use their own initiative, think outside the box, and build strong working relationships across all levels of the business.Usual office hours are 08:30-17:30 Monday to Friday, with flexibility to respond to matters outside of hours. This is an on-site role from their beautifully designed Marylebone office. DUTIES TO INCLUDE:- Providing comprehensive business and private PA support to the Founder and Managing Director, including diary management, correspondence, travel arrangements, and a variety of confidential administrative tasks.- Attending meetings with the MD, preparing agendas, recording action points, and ensuring these are followed through.- Assisting with the day-to-day management of a portfolio of luxury residential and commercial properties throughout London.- Conducting regular inspections of commercial and residential buildings, identifying maintenance requirements and coordinating repairs.- Obtaining contractor quotations, appointing suppliers and overseeing maintenance works to ensure high standards are achieved.- Managing planned preventative maintenance programmes, including lifts, boilers, drainage, guttering, fire safety systems and general building services.- Acting as the main point of contact for tenants, responding to maintenance issues, building enquiries and service requests in a professional and timely manner.- Coordinating tenancy renewals, end-of-tenancy processes, property inspections, and preparing properties for new occupiers.- Liaising closely with letting agents regarding property marketing, viewings, offers, tenant referencing and move-ins.- Monitoring contractor performance, approving invoices and maintaining excellent relationships with external suppliers and service providers.- Overseeing cleaning services across the property portfolio, ensuring consistently high standards and arranging holiday cover, recruitment and supplies where required.- Managing quarterly rent reminders, utility and service charge invoicing, debtor management, and contractor payments.- Reviewing service charge accounts and assisting with financial administration relating to the property portfolio.- Coordinating insurance renewals, obtaining competitive quotations and managing insurance claims where necessary.- Assisting with legal and compliance matters relating to the property portfolio as required.- Supporting wider business operations and undertaking additional projects and responsibilities as required.ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:- Previous experience supporting senior executives, directors or business owners in a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant capacity.- Previous experience in a property-based role would be advantageous, but as a minimum you will need a strong interest in property.- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding and varied workload.- Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.- A professional, confident and approachable manner with excellent interpersonal skills.- Ability to work independently, use initiative, and make informed decisions.- A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach with a willingness to go the extra mile.- A mature mindset with excellent judgement, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills when dealing with tenants, contractors and external stakeholders.- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.- A positive attitude, good sense of humour and the ability to thrive within a close-knit, collaborative team.- Flexibility to deal with occasional out-of-hours property matters where required.- Excellent, checkable references.If this role sounds of interest to you and you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV.

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Housing Assistant to work with one of our Housing Association clients in London. What the Job Will be doing Acting as the first point of contact for residents, responding to housing enquiries via telephone, email and face-to-face. Supporting Housing Officers and Housing Managers with the day-to-day management of tenancies and properties. Maintaining accurate tenancy, resident and property records on housing management systems. Processing tenancy changes including assignments, successions, mutual exchanges and changes in household circumstances. Supporting tenancy sign-ups, welcome visits and preparing tenancy documentation. Raising repairs, monitoring outstanding works and liaising with contractors, residents and internal teams. Assisting residents with enquiries relating to rent, repairs, anti-social behaviour, estate services and tenancy management. Supporting rent account enquiries and referring residents to specialist support services where appropriate. Preparing letters, notices, reports and other housing management correspondence. Arranging appointments, property inspections, meetings and home visits for the housing team. Supporting the management of complaints and ensuring residents receive timely updates. Monitoring shared inboxes and ensuring enquiries are allocated and progressed within service standards. Working with colleagues and partner agencies to support vulnerable residents and promote tenancy sustainment. Providing general administrative support to ensure an efficient and customer-focused housing service. What You Will Need Previous experience working in Housing, Property Management, Customer Services or a similar resident-facing role. Good understanding of social housing and tenancy management services. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Experience dealing with sensitive, complex or challenging enquiries. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Good written communication skills and attention to detail. Experience using housing management systems and Microsoft Office. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and external agencies. A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach. Understanding of safeguarding, equality, confidentiality and data protection. Experience working for a Housing Association, Local Authority or Housing Company. Knowledge of tenancy management, rent accounts, repairs and anti-social behaviour processes.

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong background in Social Housing Planned Works? Do you thrive on leading commercial teams, driving profitability, and delivering successful refurbishment and investment programmes? Client Details We are partnering with a leading construction and property services organisation to recruit a Commercial Manager to join their growing Planned Maintenance division. This is a senior leadership opportunity offering responsibility for multiple social housing contracts and the chance to play a key role in delivering major investment and regeneration programmes across the West Midlands. Description Lead the commercial management of multiple social housing planned works contracts. Drive contract profitability through effective cost control, forecasting and cash flow management. Manage, mentor and develop teams of Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors. Ensure robust contract administration, commercial governance and risk management. Oversee subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments and final accounts. Identify value engineering opportunities and support commercial improvement initiatives. Work collaboratively with Operational Managers, Project Managers and Clients to deliver successful outcomes. Support contract mobilisation, delivery and close-out activities. Produce accurate CVRs, financial reports and forecasts. Protect and maximise contractual entitlements through effective contract management. Profile Proven experience operating as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager within Social Housing Planned Works. Experience managing multiple contracts simultaneously. Previous leadership experience with direct reports and responsibility for developing commercial teams. Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts. Excellent commercial, financial and contractual management capability. Experience producing CVRs, forecasts and financial performance reports. Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills. Full UK Driving Licence. Job Offer Competitive salary Car allowance Annual bonus scheme Private healthcare Enhanced pension contributions 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays Flexible working arrangements Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities Opportunity to work on high-profile social housing investment and refurbishment programmes If you're interested in this role, apply now. People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

If you are an experienced commercial leader looking for your next challenge within a major housing and property services environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. Client Details We are partnering with a leading contractor delivering responsive repairs, planned maintenance, refurbishment and capital investment works across a substantial portfolio of Ministry of Defence housing throughout London and the South East. Description Reporting into the Commercial Director, you will provide strategic commercial leadership across the contract, managing a team of Quantity Surveyors while overseeing all commercial, contractual and financial aspects of service delivery. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors Managing the commercial performance of responsive repairs, voids, planned maintenance and capital works programmes Ensuring accurate forecasting, budgeting and cost control Managing subcontract procurement and commercial negotiations Overseeing valuations, variations, payments and final accounts Identifying and mitigating commercial risks across the contract Supporting operational teams to maximise profitability and contractual performance Building and maintaining strong relationships with client stakeholders Providing accurate commercial reporting to senior leadership Profile We are seeking an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in social housing, property maintenance, refurbishment or construction services. You will possess: Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor Strong knowledge of housing maintenance, planned works or refurbishment contracts Experience managing commercial teams and developing talent Excellent contractual knowledge, ideally including NEC and JCT forms of contract Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills Commercially astute with a focus on profitability and service delivery Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) desirable Job Offer Opportunity to lead a significant MOD housing portfolio across London and the South East High-profile contract with long-term security and investment Clear pathway for further progression within a leading national contractor Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to influence both commercial strategy and operational performance If you're interested in this role, apply now. People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Accounts Assistant Location - Runcorn Salary/Package - 25,000 - 26,000 About the Company Our client is a well-established and growing construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across the North West. Operating across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, industrial, and public sector developments, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, collaboration, and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget. With continued investment in their people, technology, and processes, the business is committed to driving operational excellence and sustainable growth. Due to continued expansion, they are now seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join their finance team and support the day-to-day running of the finance function. The Role As Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for: Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoice queries Preparing payment runs and supporting the Accounts Payable function Posting bank transactions and carrying out daily bank reconciliations Assisting with credit control and maintaining accurate customer accounts Supporting month-end processes, including journals and account reconciliations Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity within the finance system Assisting with VAT and CIS administration where required Providing administrative support to the Finance Manager and wider finance team Supporting continuous improvements across finance systems and processes The Ideal Candidate The successful Accounts Assistant will have: Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, or Accounts Administrator role Good understanding of basic accounting principles Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Experience using accounting or ERP systems would be advantageous Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop Experience within construction or a project-based environment would be beneficial but is not essential What's on Offer Competitive basic salary of 25,000 - 26,000 Attractive benefits package Opportunity to join a growing and financially stable construction business Full training and ongoing professional development Long-term career progression within an expanding finance team Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity to gain exposure to all areas of the finance function Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM