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<p>Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a Property Inspections Team Coordinator to join their busy team. The successful candidate will provide vital support to the property inspections team. Once fully trained, this will be a hybrid role, working between their Head Office in Chelmsford, and home. </p><p><strong>Duties will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Booking property visits</li><li>Booking check-out appointments</li><li>Sending reminder emails for tenants moving out</li><li>Adding meter readings, appliances, CO and smoke alarms to Reapit from inventories</li><li>Rearranging property visits</li><li>Taking calls when Property Inspection Consultants cannot answer, and monitoring the group email</li><li>Arranging deposit releases on DocuSign and submitting to accounts</li><li>Managing content on related third-party CRM systems linked to Condition Reports (Inventories)</li><li>Managing Property Inspection Consultants' diaries and agency bookings to ensure smooth coordination of appointments</li><li>Completing deposit negotiations from tenancy end date through to the deposit being released</li><li>Negotiating between landlords and tenants on the return of deposits at the end of a tenancy and, where applicable, processing relevant paperwork for independent adjudication with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme</li><li>Assisting the team leader with day-to-day tasks</li><li>Monitoring inventories inbound, checking when completed to ensure compliance is met, liaising with progressors and branches where there are compliance issues, ensuring properties are ready, and setting progressors a task to confirm the inventory is complete</li><li>Acting as the Inventory department liaison between clerks and branches to arrange last-minute appointments</li><li>Downloading and sending completed inventories to landlords via email</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Current or previous experience within Residential Lettings</li><li>Well organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads</li><li>A proactive, can-do attitude and approach</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Outgoing, personable and enthusiastic</li><li>Able to work independently while also being a strong team player</li><li>Diligent, with a strong attention to detail</li><li>IT proficient, familiar with MS Office packages and able to grasp cutting-edge technology quickly</li></ul><p><br /><strong>About the Company:</strong></p><p><br />Our client is a large independent estate agency. They are passionate about property and recognise that their staff are their biggest asset. Their teams are the core of all they do, which is why they have an extensive rewards system to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to them. Whoever joins can enjoy additional benefits including a wide array of financial incentives, additional holidays, and other benefits linked to length of service, plus their birthday as an additional day off.</p><p><br /><strong>Salary and Benefits:</strong></p><p><br />Full-time basic salary up to £28,000 per annum, plus bonuses, depending on relevant previous industry experience. Additional benefits include those listed below, and there are fantastic opportunities for those who desire a structured career path.</p><ul><li>Birthday day off</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Regular company events</li><li>Financial referral programme</li><li>Retail vouchers for 'star' performers</li><li>Performance-related bonuses</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Hours of Work:</strong></p><p><br />Five full days per week, 8.30am to 5.30pm (no weekends). Following successful completion of a probationary period, candidates then work on a hybrid basis between home and branch, working two days at home and three days at Head Office, Chelmsford.</p>

Property Inspections Team Coordinator

<h2>Senior People Manager (12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover)</h2><h3>About the Company</h3><p>We are a leading provider of high-quality, single-family rental homes across the UK, specialising in delivering thoughtfully designed homes in desirable neighbourhoods alongside an exceptional resident experience.</p><p>Backed by globally recognised real estate investment partners, we are committed to enriching lives through renting. Our culture is collaborative, proactive, and people-focused - creating an environment where both residents and employees can thrive.</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior People Manager to join the business on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will provide both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery across all areas of the People &amp; Culture function during an exciting period of growth. You will play a key role in ensuring continuity across HR operations, maintaining strong people processes, supporting managers, and fostering a positive and high-performing culture.</p><p>This position would suit a confident HR professional who can quickly build credibility across the business, manage complex employee matters, and deliver pragmatic, solutions-focused people support.</p><p>The role is primarily based in Reading, with occasional travel to London as required.</p><hr /><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Employee Relations &amp; Employment Law</h3><ul><li>Act as the lead advisor on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance issues.</li><li>Provide expert guidance to managers and senior leaders on UK employment law, HR best practice, and company policy.</li><li>Support and lead sensitive HR cases, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes.</li><li>Mitigate risk by delivering commercially balanced and pragmatic HR advice.</li></ul><h3>HR Operations, Payroll &amp; Benefits</h3><ul><li>Oversee employee benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and effective communication.</li><li>Manage payroll processes in partnership with internal stakeholders and external providers.</li><li>Ensure employee data and records are maintained accurately and confidentially in line with GDPR requirements.</li><li>Continuously review and improve HR processes and operational efficiencies.</li></ul><h3>Performance Management &amp; Talent Development</h3><ul><li>Manage performance review cycles and ensure regular 1-1s are effectively tracked through HiBob.</li><li>Coach and support managers to drive employee performance, engagement, and development.</li><li>Lead and manage performance-related processes and cases where required.</li></ul><h3>Recruitment &amp; Onboarding</h3><ul><li>Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, including workforce planning, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.</li><li>Ensure a seamless and engaging new starter experience.</li><li>Continuously enhance onboarding and induction processes to support employee retention and engagement.</li></ul><h3>HR Administration &amp; Reporting</h3><ul><li>Oversee all HR administration activities including contracts, employee changes, and leaver processes.</li><li>Produce and analyse HR metrics across recruitment, retention, absence, performance, and employee relations.</li><li>Provide meaningful insights and recommendations to senior leadership.</li></ul><h3>Leadership, Culture &amp; Office Management</h3><ul><li>Line manage and support the development of the People Administrator and Culture Manager.</li><li>Partner with the wider team to deliver engagement, wellbeing, and culture initiatives.</li><li>Oversee office management to maintain a safe, effective, and well-run workplace environment.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor and positive influence across the business.</li></ul><hr /><h2>Skills &amp; Experience</h2><p>We are looking for someone with:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in a Senior HR Manager or similar leadership role within the UK.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.</li><li>Experience across employee relations, payroll oversight, benefits administration, and performance management.</li><li>A successful track record managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance business and people priorities.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence influencing at senior level.</li><li>The ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively, and manage multiple responsibilities.</li><li>Experience using HR systems, ideally HiBob.</li><li>High levels of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Office skills.</li></ul><h3>Reporting Line</h3><p>This role reports directly to the CEO.</p>

Senior People Manager 

<p><strong>Document Controller - Construction / Residential Development</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> London (site-based)<br /><br /><strong>The Opportunity</strong><br /> A leading, well-funded residential developer is seeking an experienced Document Controller to join their growing technical team on a major London-based development. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale, high-rise residential schemes within a business that is investing heavily in London and delivering high-quality, design-led projects.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> As Document Controller, you will play a key role in managing project information across complex construction schemes. You'll be responsible for ensuring all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible, supporting both internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the build lifecycle.</p><p><br /> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and maintain electronic document management systems (EDMS)</li><li>Ensure timely distribution and accuracy of project information</li><li>Support and train internal teams, consultants, and subcontractors on document systems</li><li>Set up projects within EDMS, including user access and permissions</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for document control queries and issue resolution</li><li>Monitor quality and compliance of documentation, including uploads, RFIs, and IFCs</li><li>Produce reports and support wider project administration</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Document Controller within construction</li><li>Experience on large-scale residential or high-rise projects is highly desirable</li><li>Strong knowledge of EDMS platform Aconex</li><li>Familiarity with BIM processes and ISO document control standards</li><li>Confident liaising with multiple stakeholders across projects</li><li>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Strong IT skills including Excel and SharePoint</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £40,000 + discretionary bonus &amp; travel allowance</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Pension and life assurance</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays (with options to buy/sell)</li><li>Additional benefits</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Now</strong><br /> If you're looking to join a forward-thinking developer delivering some of London's most exciting residential schemes, apply today for a confidential discussion.</p>

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<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Housing Defects &amp; Compliance Officer<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Southend - Travel based role <br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £37K + Bonus - Monday-Friday <br /> <strong>Reports to:</strong> Head of PRS and Head of Works and Compliance</p><hr /><p>Are you passionate about property compliance and ensuring homes are safe, well-maintained, and fully compliant? We are working with a leading property management organisation that is looking for a <strong>Housing Defects &amp; Compliance Officer</strong> to join their team. This is a hands-on role where you will carry out property inspections, identify defects, and support the maintenance team in keeping their portfolio in top condition.</p><hr /><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Conduct detailed inspections of void and occupied rental units, producing thorough survey reports on property conditions.</p></li><li><p>Identify maintenance requirements and defects, recommending both remedial and preventative solutions.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with the in-house maintenance team and external contractors to ensure works are accurately scheduled and completed.</p></li><li><p>Monitor ongoing compliance with council licensing and Health &amp; Safety regulations, escalating high-risk or unresolved issues to senior management.</p></li><li><p>Perform routine property inspections to flag early-stage defects and safeguard tenant welfare.</p></li><li><p>Support the out-of-hours emergency line to provide tenants with 24/7 assistance for urgent maintenance or safety concerns.</p></li></ul><hr /><h3>Skills &amp; Experience</h3><ul><li><p>At least 2 years' experience in property defect identification and compliance.</p></li><li><p>Experience in property inspections, ideally within the PRS (Private Rented Sector).</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of Health &amp; Safety regulations and council licensing requirements.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with tenants, contractors, and local authorities.</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail and the ability to make informed decisions independently.</p></li><li><p>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email; familiarity with property software systems (e.g., MRI Evolution) is advantageous.</p></li></ul><hr /><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li><p>GCSEs in English and Maths (C+).</p></li><li><p>Industry-related qualifications desirable but not essential.</p></li><li><p>Full UK Driving Licence required.</p></li></ul><hr /><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys a hands-on role, and wants to make a real difference in the safety and compliance of a property portfolio.</p><p><strong>Interested?</strong> Apply today and take the next step in your property compliance career.</p>

Housing Defects & Compliance Officer

<h3>Property Territory Manager - Single Family Housing - Newcastle to Middlesborough - up to £33,000 + bonus + Car + up to 15% pension</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Newcastle - Middlesbrough Region | Field-Based | Company Car Included</strong></p><h3>Ready to take your Property Management or Lettings career into one of the fastest-growing sectors in UK property?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">If you've built your career in residential lettings or property management and are looking for something different, this is an opportunity to step into a rapidly expanding part of the property industry where customer experience, autonomy and relationship management are at the heart of the role.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're working exclusively with a market-leading organisation that is investing heavily in its residential portfolio and is looking to appoint a Customer Experience &amp; Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of developments across the Newcastle to Middlesbrough region.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This isn't a traditional property management role. You'll be the face of the business, creating exceptional customer experiences while ensuring developments are maintained to the highest standards. It's a varied, field-based position offering plenty of autonomy, genuine career progression and the chance to be part of an exciting growth journey.</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll manage the customer journey from initial viewing through to move-in, support residents throughout their tenancy and oversee inspections through to move-out. Acting as the local representative for your portfolio, you'll work closely with central property management teams, contractors and key stakeholders to ensure every customer receives an outstanding experience.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an ideal move for someone from a Property Management, Lettings Negotiator, Senior Lettings or Residential Inspections background who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and delivering exceptional service.</p><h3>What You'll Be Doing</h3><ul ><li>Conduct property viewings and open house events.</li><li>Support customers through the application and onboarding process.</li><li>Complete Right to Rent checks where required.</li><li>Prepare inventories and host move-in appointments.</li><li>Carry out mid-term property inspections and report maintenance requirements.</li><li>Undertake void inspections, property handovers and compliance checks.</li><li>Manage move-out appointments and prepare check-out inventories.</li><li>Act as the local point of contact, ensuring maintenance works are completed to a high standard.</li><li>Build strong relationships with residents, managing agents, developers and contractors.</li><li>Help maintain high standards of health &amp; safety and compliance across your developments.</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul ><li>Experience within residential lettings, property management or property inspections.</li><li>A genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload.</li><li>A proactive approach and confidence working independently.</li><li>Calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Newcastle to Middlesbrough region.</li></ul><h3>It Would Be Great If You Also Have</h3><ul ><li>Experience working in a fast-paced or changing environment.</li><li>A positive, growth-focused mindset.</li><li>Good IT and systems skills.</li></ul><h3>What's On Offer</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Alongside the opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing residential property businesses, you'll benefit from an excellent package including:</p><ul ><li><strong>Company car provided, with personal use included.</strong></li><li>Competitive salary.</li><li>Annual performance-related bonus.</li><li>Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.</li><li>Share schemes, including free share awards.</li><li>Flexible lifestyle benefits and retail discounts.</li><li>24 days' holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Excellent wellbeing support and enhanced family-friendly policies.</li><li>Genuine opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow.</li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">If you're currently working in Property Management, Lettings or Residential Operations and are looking for a role that offers more variety, greater autonomy and the chance to build a career within one of the most exciting growth sectors in property, we'd love to speak with you.</p><p>Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation </p>

Property Territory Manager - Newcastle to Middlesborough - SFH 

<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" >An established and highly regarded independent construction consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced <strong >Senior Project Manager</strong> to join its London team. The business delivers a wide range of commercial office new build and refurbishment projects for developers, landlords, investors and occupiers, providing project management, Employer's Agent and contract administration services from inception through to completion.</p><p >This is an office-based position offering the opportunity to lead the successful delivery of commercial office projects while working closely with Directors, clients, consultants and contractors.</p><p >The successful candidate will take ownership of multiple projects from feasibility through to completion, managing programmes, budgets, procurement strategies and project risks to ensure successful delivery. You will coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, administer construction contracts, chair project meetings and act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle. The role also offers the opportunity to mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the consultancy.</p><p >To be considered, you should have proven consultancy-side project management experience delivering commercial office new build and refurbishment schemes. A strong understanding of JCT contracts, procurement, project programming and stakeholder management is essential. MRICS, MAPM or another relevant professional qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.</p><p >This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected consultancy with a strong pipeline of projects, offering genuine career progression, exposure to high-profile developments and a collaborative working environment.</p>

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