This role will provide critical hands-on leadership in a brand new, large, Build to Rent residential development in South East London with communal facilities that include a co-working lounge and gardens. The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the rental units at the estate by maximizing profitability and maintaining brand standards within established operational and budgetary objectives. This includes effective marketing and leasing, efficient administration, expense control, income maximisation, daily management, and training of support staff to always deliver excellent customer service. With the assistance of the Facilities Manager and Lettings Manager, the General Manager will ensure the effective delivery of planned preventative maintenance, security, cleaning, lease management, sub-contractor management, and liaison with the property landlord and stakeholders. This is a customer facing onsite role, responsible for leading the property team to deliver the brand's vision & values in an innovative, operationally efficient manner, providing an excellent quality and high value residential environment for a wide mix of residents, occupiers, and visitors. Key Responsibilities: Customer Service Represent the brand by providing exceptional service to residents, prospective tenants, contractors, and visitors. Communicate effectively and courteously, whether face to face, via telephone or in writing, with residents and colleagues, clearly understanding and responding to their needs. Organise and implement a resident events programme to promote community and drive resident engagement within the building. Seek ways to exceed service expectations, driving NPS and building reviews on Customer Service platforms such as Google reviews, Trustpilot and Home Views Share communications via the Marketing Team to keep residents informed and react to changing circumstances. Leasing & Administration Oversee the monthly market surveys and have a thorough understanding of competition and current market conditions. Remain on-the-pulse to contribute to a dynamic marketing & leasing strategy; providing feedback to the Asset & Operations team to recommend rental rates. Work with the Leasing Manager to lead the team to conduct viewings to prospective residents. Ensure enquiries are recorded and responded to in a timely manner, and actively promote referral programs. Oversee the referencing process to ensure prospective tenant documents are correctly processed, in accordance with company best practice and GDPR regulations. Oversee the arrears process, ensuring that rents are collected in a timely manner. Oversee the negotiation of tenancy renewals in accordance with centralised targets and take responsibility for the serving of statutory documents such as (but not limited to) Section 8 and Section 21 notices. Become expert at the localized council HMO regulations and ensure compliance, taking responsibility for the application of new licenses and liaising with the Council to provide appropriate documentation. Team Management and Development Inspire and motivate the team to deliver the business plan and embody the company's vision and values. Support new members of the team, providing a warm welcome and supporting their development through training, guidance, and mentorship. Follow the company hiring process including liaising with recruiters and candidates, interviewing and providing administrative support to the HR team. Attend and constructively contribute to Group Residence Managers meetings, sharing knowledge, insight, developing and supporting new initiatives and improved process. Manage the team rota to ensure appropriate cover for the building and keeping HR platforms up to date with approval of staff holidays and management of absence. Contribute and support the growth of company team culture, working in line with the brand values and encourage others to do the same. Facilities Management Work with the Facilities Manager to ensure compliance with current Fire and Health & Safety regulations. Support the Facilities Manager on handling the Defect Process with the Developer, lasting for 2 years post-Practical Completion of each phase. Oversee scheduled flat inspections and recording, completing all resultant actions in a timely manner. Create a system for property turn arounds at the end of tenancy and manage this with the support of the Facilities Manager. Continual oversight and monitoring of the planned preventative maintenance programs using the facilities management software platform. Manage the reactive maintenance budget and identify opportunities for financial savings and efficiencies. Contribute to the preparation of annual and project budgets and identify opportunities for Capex/Opex spend. Evaluate building performance alongside ESG targets and ambitions, reporting to the Realstar group ESG manager. Manage the relationship with utility providers including the relationship with the District Heating System. Work with the Facilities Manager to create and review internal Risk Assessments annually, and liaise with the Group Health & Safety provider for annual FRA & H&S reports & subsequent action points. Property Management Drive continuous improvement across the building, implementing new policy as required. Be the point of contact for local authorities, property consultants, solicitors, professional bodies, and others. Proactively address lease breaches, managing the remediation process to completion or escalation as required. Reconciling the monthly credit card statement and liaison with the Finance team and accountant to assign relevant cost codes. Approval of invoices and providing these to Accounts Payable for processing
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
This role will provide critical hands-on leadership in a brand new, large, Build to Rent residential development in South East London with communal facilities that include a co-working lounge and gardens. The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the rental units at the estate by maximizing profitability and maintaining brand standards within established operational and budgetary objectives. This includes effective marketing and leasing, efficient administration, expense control, income maximisation, daily management, and training of support staff to always deliver excellent customer service. With the assistance of the Facilities Manager and Lettings Manager, the General Manager will ensure the effective delivery of planned preventative maintenance, security, cleaning, lease management, sub-contractor management, and liaison with the property landlord and stakeholders. This is a customer facing onsite role, responsible for leading the property team to deliver the brand's vision & values in an innovative, operationally efficient manner, providing an excellent quality and high value residential environment for a wide mix of residents, occupiers, and visitors. Key Responsibilities: Customer Service Represent the brand by providing exceptional service to residents, prospective tenants, contractors, and visitors. Communicate effectively and courteously, whether face to face, via telephone or in writing, with residents and colleagues, clearly understanding and responding to their needs. Organise and implement a resident events programme to promote community and drive resident engagement within the building. Seek ways to exceed service expectations, driving NPS and building reviews on Customer Service platforms such as Google reviews, Trustpilot and Home Views Share communications via the Marketing Team to keep residents informed and react to changing circumstances. Leasing & Administration Oversee the monthly market surveys and have a thorough understanding of competition and current market conditions. Remain on-the-pulse to contribute to a dynamic marketing & leasing strategy; providing feedback to the Asset & Operations team to recommend rental rates. Work with the Leasing Manager to lead the team to conduct viewings to prospective residents. Ensure enquiries are recorded and responded to in a timely manner, and actively promote referral programs. Oversee the referencing process to ensure prospective tenant documents are correctly processed, in accordance with company best practice and GDPR regulations. Oversee the arrears process, ensuring that rents are collected in a timely manner. Oversee the negotiation of tenancy renewals in accordance with centralised targets and take responsibility for the serving of statutory documents such as (but not limited to) Section 8 and Section 21 notices. Become expert at the localized council HMO regulations and ensure compliance, taking responsibility for the application of new licenses and liaising with the Council to provide appropriate documentation. Team Management and Development Inspire and motivate the team to deliver the business plan and embody the company's vision and values. Support new members of the team, providing a warm welcome and supporting their development through training, guidance, and mentorship. Follow the company hiring process including liaising with recruiters and candidates, interviewing and providing administrative support to the HR team. Attend and constructively contribute to Group Residence Managers meetings, sharing knowledge, insight, developing and supporting new initiatives and improved process. Manage the team rota to ensure appropriate cover for the building and keeping HR platforms up to date with approval of staff holidays and management of absence. Contribute and support the growth of company team culture, working in line with the brand values and encourage others to do the same. Facilities Management Work with the Facilities Manager to ensure compliance with current Fire and Health & Safety regulations. Support the Facilities Manager on handling the Defect Process with the Developer, lasting for 2 years post-Practical Completion of each phase. Oversee scheduled flat inspections and recording, completing all resultant actions in a timely manner. Create a system for property turn arounds at the end of tenancy and manage this with the support of the Facilities Manager. Continual oversight and monitoring of the planned preventative maintenance programs using the facilities management software platform. Manage the reactive maintenance budget and identify opportunities for financial savings and efficiencies. Contribute to the preparation of annual and project budgets and identify opportunities for Capex/Opex spend. Evaluate building performance alongside ESG targets and ambitions, reporting to the Realstar group ESG manager. Manage the relationship with utility providers including the relationship with the District Heating System. Work with the Facilities Manager to create and review internal Risk Assessments annually, and liaise with the Group Health & Safety provider for annual FRA & H&S reports & subsequent action points. Property Management Drive continuous improvement across the building, implementing new policy as required. Be the point of contact for local authorities, property consultants, solicitors, professional bodies, and others. Proactively address lease breaches, managing the remediation process to completion or escalation as required. Reconciling the monthly credit card statement and liaison with the Finance team and accountant to assign relevant cost codes. Approval of invoices and providing these to Accounts Payable for processing
A top 100 law firm are currently on the lookout for an experienced Residential Real Estate Solicitor (3 years PQE plus) to join their London office. Based in the City of London, the successful candidate will get the opportunity to assist in the development of the department and will be encouraged to grow their own network of work introducers. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring superior service standards and upholding heightened client satisfaction. Effectively managing an agreed-upon caseload of clients in a profitable and efficient manner. Examining title documentation, contract documentation, mortgage offers, and search results to deliver accurate and comprehensive reports to clients. Promptly raising and addressing enquiries. Timely resolution of complex and technical queries. Producing precise financial statements for clients. Handling the exchange of contracts and completions. Thoroughly verifying clients' source of funds, KYC, and other compliance metrics. Swiftly responding to requests for updates from clients, estate agents, brokers, and introducers. Updating introducer portals as needed. Ensuring that case management is consistently up to date. Identifying potential risks and resolving issues without compromising clients or the firm. Assuming primary responsibility for purchase files. Benefits 25 days of annual leave (which increases with tenure) One-hour early finish on one Friday each month. Social events. Annual promotions If this role sounds of interest to you, send your CV call .
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
A top 100 law firm are currently on the lookout for an experienced Residential Real Estate Solicitor (3 years PQE plus) to join their London office. Based in the City of London, the successful candidate will get the opportunity to assist in the development of the department and will be encouraged to grow their own network of work introducers. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring superior service standards and upholding heightened client satisfaction. Effectively managing an agreed-upon caseload of clients in a profitable and efficient manner. Examining title documentation, contract documentation, mortgage offers, and search results to deliver accurate and comprehensive reports to clients. Promptly raising and addressing enquiries. Timely resolution of complex and technical queries. Producing precise financial statements for clients. Handling the exchange of contracts and completions. Thoroughly verifying clients' source of funds, KYC, and other compliance metrics. Swiftly responding to requests for updates from clients, estate agents, brokers, and introducers. Updating introducer portals as needed. Ensuring that case management is consistently up to date. Identifying potential risks and resolving issues without compromising clients or the firm. Assuming primary responsibility for purchase files. Benefits 25 days of annual leave (which increases with tenure) One-hour early finish on one Friday each month. Social events. Annual promotions If this role sounds of interest to you, send your CV call .
Employment Solicitor City Firm 1-5PQE My client is a multi-service London law firm. Commercially aware, entrepreneurial in spirit, international in outlook, and pragmatic in approach. It is especially well-known for its transactional, advisory and regulatory work advising successful businesses, their leaders and investors. It is a recognised leader in a number of sectors, including natural resources, real estate, commercial, IP, and technology (CIPT), employment, banking and finance, and retail and leisure. The employment team acts for fully listed and AIM listed companies, providing for all their employment needs and facilitating advice on share incentives, pensions, and immigration. They are recognised for their excellent work for board directors and senior employees across a number of sectors including financial services and insurance, natural resources, and asset management. Expertise covers contentious and non-contentious matters, including contract and policy drafting, discrimination issues, managing discipline and performance, and redundancy and restructurings, including at a board level. The team represents clients in the high court and the employment tribunal. It offers a highly tailored service and has a successful track record. I have been in contact with the head of department and they are looking to enhance their team with an elite solicitor with 1-5 years of PQE with a broad range of experience in complex employment matters. The ideal candidate will have: Strong academic background, excellent communication, and organisational skills Demonstrated ability to provide effective, prompt, and efficient service to clients. Ambitious and self-motivated individual. Excellent client relationship skills and effective communication. Collaborative team player who has experience in mentoring and guiding junior members of the team If interested, please apply as instructed or contact Rowan Hemblade at Search Legal for confidential inquiries on (phone number removed) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Employment Solicitor City Firm 1-5PQE My client is a multi-service London law firm. Commercially aware, entrepreneurial in spirit, international in outlook, and pragmatic in approach. It is especially well-known for its transactional, advisory and regulatory work advising successful businesses, their leaders and investors. It is a recognised leader in a number of sectors, including natural resources, real estate, commercial, IP, and technology (CIPT), employment, banking and finance, and retail and leisure. The employment team acts for fully listed and AIM listed companies, providing for all their employment needs and facilitating advice on share incentives, pensions, and immigration. They are recognised for their excellent work for board directors and senior employees across a number of sectors including financial services and insurance, natural resources, and asset management. Expertise covers contentious and non-contentious matters, including contract and policy drafting, discrimination issues, managing discipline and performance, and redundancy and restructurings, including at a board level. The team represents clients in the high court and the employment tribunal. It offers a highly tailored service and has a successful track record. I have been in contact with the head of department and they are looking to enhance their team with an elite solicitor with 1-5 years of PQE with a broad range of experience in complex employment matters. The ideal candidate will have: Strong academic background, excellent communication, and organisational skills Demonstrated ability to provide effective, prompt, and efficient service to clients. Ambitious and self-motivated individual. Excellent client relationship skills and effective communication. Collaborative team player who has experience in mentoring and guiding junior members of the team If interested, please apply as instructed or contact Rowan Hemblade at Search Legal for confidential inquiries on (phone number removed) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Job title: Lead Legal Counsel Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) TGRC is looking for a Lead Legal Counsel with the ability to be independent, and strategic, communicate effectively and prioritise your workload efficiently. Company Overview: Our Client is a specialist Real Estate company that forms part of a wider established Real Estate Investment and Development Group. They are investing in the promotion, acquisition, and development of land, primarily for energy infrastructure use in the UK and Europe. Key Points: A qualified solicitor in England & Wales Proven professional experience from working in a prominent law firm and/or company, preferably in the energy/ property sector. The ideal candidate will hit the ground running in advising regulatory, planning, consenting, corporate, property and general legal support, in addition to managing the external legal advisors. Qualification in further jurisdiction(s) is beneficial but not essential The day-to-day of this role would suit an inquisitive mind and someone who has ambitions to remain in-house and become a strong all-rounder when it comes to delivering sound, pragmatic and commercially astute legal advice. What You Will Do: Regulatory: Act as the business's first point of contact for UK regulatory legal matters; Advising the business on auctions, including contributing to the preparation of bids Advising on other specific electricity legislation and regulation Evaluating the impact of green policies on the business; Advise on grid connection matters, review grid connection agreements and provide legal advice in case of disruption of the grid connection; Keeping up to date on grid and energy market issues and advising the business on material changes; Real Estate: Advising the business on land purchase and letting procedures; Advising the business on easement agreements, including drafting of options for easements; Review title plans, registries and checking records on the Land Registry; General Legal support: Provide general legal support in a timely pragmatic manner; Advise senior management about related legal risks, including claims and disputes; Manage organizational or coordination tasks including process optimization initiatives and standardization Establish and nurture working relationships with legal and wider business Provide support on some commercial transactions and regulatory advice on M&A, corporate transactions and joint ventures; Review of NDAs, T&Cs, Service Agreements and other legal documents; Provide support in sourcing and securing legal advisors in other jurisdictions. Drafting employment contracts and advising the company on employment regulations. Experience: 5+ years of experience as a fully qualified solicitor. Ideally some in-house experience (including as a secondee) but the business will also consider lawyers with relevant experience from private practice who are looking to move in-house for the first time. Experience in property law / reviewing contracts is essential. An interest in the energy sector is required. Excellent written communication skills are essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficient user of IT Software, Microsoft Office suite, and CRM/Project Management tools. Languages: English is a must, but other European languages would be an advantage. In conclusion, be part of an organisation to drive the renewable energy revolution and contribute to a sustainable future. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to Sam Hadfield ( )
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Job title: Lead Legal Counsel Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) TGRC is looking for a Lead Legal Counsel with the ability to be independent, and strategic, communicate effectively and prioritise your workload efficiently. Company Overview: Our Client is a specialist Real Estate company that forms part of a wider established Real Estate Investment and Development Group. They are investing in the promotion, acquisition, and development of land, primarily for energy infrastructure use in the UK and Europe. Key Points: A qualified solicitor in England & Wales Proven professional experience from working in a prominent law firm and/or company, preferably in the energy/ property sector. The ideal candidate will hit the ground running in advising regulatory, planning, consenting, corporate, property and general legal support, in addition to managing the external legal advisors. Qualification in further jurisdiction(s) is beneficial but not essential The day-to-day of this role would suit an inquisitive mind and someone who has ambitions to remain in-house and become a strong all-rounder when it comes to delivering sound, pragmatic and commercially astute legal advice. What You Will Do: Regulatory: Act as the business's first point of contact for UK regulatory legal matters; Advising the business on auctions, including contributing to the preparation of bids Advising on other specific electricity legislation and regulation Evaluating the impact of green policies on the business; Advise on grid connection matters, review grid connection agreements and provide legal advice in case of disruption of the grid connection; Keeping up to date on grid and energy market issues and advising the business on material changes; Real Estate: Advising the business on land purchase and letting procedures; Advising the business on easement agreements, including drafting of options for easements; Review title plans, registries and checking records on the Land Registry; General Legal support: Provide general legal support in a timely pragmatic manner; Advise senior management about related legal risks, including claims and disputes; Manage organizational or coordination tasks including process optimization initiatives and standardization Establish and nurture working relationships with legal and wider business Provide support on some commercial transactions and regulatory advice on M&A, corporate transactions and joint ventures; Review of NDAs, T&Cs, Service Agreements and other legal documents; Provide support in sourcing and securing legal advisors in other jurisdictions. Drafting employment contracts and advising the company on employment regulations. Experience: 5+ years of experience as a fully qualified solicitor. Ideally some in-house experience (including as a secondee) but the business will also consider lawyers with relevant experience from private practice who are looking to move in-house for the first time. Experience in property law / reviewing contracts is essential. An interest in the energy sector is required. Excellent written communication skills are essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficient user of IT Software, Microsoft Office suite, and CRM/Project Management tools. Languages: English is a must, but other European languages would be an advantage. In conclusion, be part of an organisation to drive the renewable energy revolution and contribute to a sustainable future. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to Sam Hadfield ( )
Job Description: A well-established Central London firm is looking for an NQ to 2 year PQE solicitor to work in the real estate department at their office located a 5 minute walk from Bond Street Underground Station. The caseload will involve working mainly on residential developments so applicants should have some experience of new build work. There should be scope for hybrid working for this role. The role will be full-time, permanent and salary levels 40k to 45k depending on experience.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Job Description: A well-established Central London firm is looking for an NQ to 2 year PQE solicitor to work in the real estate department at their office located a 5 minute walk from Bond Street Underground Station. The caseload will involve working mainly on residential developments so applicants should have some experience of new build work. There should be scope for hybrid working for this role. The role will be full-time, permanent and salary levels 40k to 45k depending on experience.
Job Title: Block Property Management Administrator/Credit Controller Location: Coventry Salary: £24,000 Requirements: A background in block management and strong Administration skills.An award-winning multi-branch Estate Agency is looking for a dynamic individual to fill the role of Block Property Management Administrator and Credit Controller in Coventry.Are you a skilled administrator with excellent communication skills? This might be the perfect opportunity for you! Duties to include: To collect rent and service charge arrears and outstanding fee invoices in accordance with current legislation, client instructions and company policy. To serve appropriate notices for solicitors' action where warranted. To reduce the level of former tenant arrears and to assist in the prevention of such incidents occurring. To recover the outstanding sums due from former tenants, Leaseholders and guarantors, referring such cases for court or bailiff action where necessary. To liaise with the Dispute Service as necessary. To maintain any necessary records in order to provide structured reports on credit control to Loveitts' Directors and clients. Writing/typing of correspondence. Answering general telephone call enquiries. Instruction of contractors for minor works. Chasing of contractors to complete works or supply quotations. Supervision of Property management deadlines. Produce Property Management reports. Maintaining/updating the Property management software, spreadsheets and databases. General administrative duties. To promote the company's best interests, products and services. To learn more about this role, please apply below.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Block Property Management Administrator/Credit Controller Location: Coventry Salary: £24,000 Requirements: A background in block management and strong Administration skills.An award-winning multi-branch Estate Agency is looking for a dynamic individual to fill the role of Block Property Management Administrator and Credit Controller in Coventry.Are you a skilled administrator with excellent communication skills? This might be the perfect opportunity for you! Duties to include: To collect rent and service charge arrears and outstanding fee invoices in accordance with current legislation, client instructions and company policy. To serve appropriate notices for solicitors' action where warranted. To reduce the level of former tenant arrears and to assist in the prevention of such incidents occurring. To recover the outstanding sums due from former tenants, Leaseholders and guarantors, referring such cases for court or bailiff action where necessary. To liaise with the Dispute Service as necessary. To maintain any necessary records in order to provide structured reports on credit control to Loveitts' Directors and clients. Writing/typing of correspondence. Answering general telephone call enquiries. Instruction of contractors for minor works. Chasing of contractors to complete works or supply quotations. Supervision of Property management deadlines. Produce Property Management reports. Maintaining/updating the Property management software, spreadsheets and databases. General administrative duties. To promote the company's best interests, products and services. To learn more about this role, please apply below.
Newly Qualified Solicitors 28,000 - 62,500 I am currently on the urgent lookout for Newly Qualified Solicitors or those that are qualifying in the next 3 months for the following areas of law in Wales:- Family Disputes and litigation Private Client Corporate Commercial Property/Real Estate Residential Conveyancing Employment If you have experience in any of the above and want to discuss moving to a new firm for flexibility, higher salary, career prospects and promotion or any reason at all then please get in touch. I can arrange confidential discussions immediately. I have live roles waiting to be filled in all of the above for top 50 law firms to high street practices. Are you up to the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Daniel Mason at Yolk Recruitment
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Newly Qualified Solicitors 28,000 - 62,500 I am currently on the urgent lookout for Newly Qualified Solicitors or those that are qualifying in the next 3 months for the following areas of law in Wales:- Family Disputes and litigation Private Client Corporate Commercial Property/Real Estate Residential Conveyancing Employment If you have experience in any of the above and want to discuss moving to a new firm for flexibility, higher salary, career prospects and promotion or any reason at all then please get in touch. I can arrange confidential discussions immediately. I have live roles waiting to be filled in all of the above for top 50 law firms to high street practices. Are you up to the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Daniel Mason at Yolk Recruitment
Brilliant opportunity for a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor (NQ) to join a leading, London law firm in their L500 recognised department. The Firm Our client is a highly reputable practice with a fantastic reputation in London in the real estate and private wealth sectors due to their high net worth clients principally drawn from those markets. Their impressive client-base including real estate funds, property companies, high net worth individuals, investors, developers and entrepreneurs and more. The Opportunity This leading firms' construction department have established a strong reputation and are accredited by the Legal 500 for their expertise. This is brilliant opportunity for a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor to work alongside Chambers recognised individuals and experts in the field. This very credible team have extensive experience in advising clients in respect to complex and high value development schemes including town centre and out of town regeneration, commercial, retail, sports, residential and mixed use developments, student accommodation, hotels, infrastructure and site remediation. As a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor you will be responsible for advising clients in respect of letters of intent, pre-construction services agreements as well as drafting and negotiating construction documents in respect of the above clients. Requirements Qualified Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor either already at NQ level or due to qualify in September 2024 At least one training contract seat in Non-Contentious Construction and ideally one seat in Commercial Real Estate Experience working at a Top Tier Construction/Real Estate practice Excellent academics Benefits Competitive salary Hybrid working Clear progression pathway If you're a passionate Construction Solicitor and interested in hearing more on the business and the opportunity, please contact Emily Donnell on (url removed) Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Brilliant opportunity for a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor (NQ) to join a leading, London law firm in their L500 recognised department. The Firm Our client is a highly reputable practice with a fantastic reputation in London in the real estate and private wealth sectors due to their high net worth clients principally drawn from those markets. Their impressive client-base including real estate funds, property companies, high net worth individuals, investors, developers and entrepreneurs and more. The Opportunity This leading firms' construction department have established a strong reputation and are accredited by the Legal 500 for their expertise. This is brilliant opportunity for a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor to work alongside Chambers recognised individuals and experts in the field. This very credible team have extensive experience in advising clients in respect to complex and high value development schemes including town centre and out of town regeneration, commercial, retail, sports, residential and mixed use developments, student accommodation, hotels, infrastructure and site remediation. As a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor you will be responsible for advising clients in respect of letters of intent, pre-construction services agreements as well as drafting and negotiating construction documents in respect of the above clients. Requirements Qualified Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor either already at NQ level or due to qualify in September 2024 At least one training contract seat in Non-Contentious Construction and ideally one seat in Commercial Real Estate Experience working at a Top Tier Construction/Real Estate practice Excellent academics Benefits Competitive salary Hybrid working Clear progression pathway If you're a passionate Construction Solicitor and interested in hearing more on the business and the opportunity, please contact Emily Donnell on (url removed) Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Torbay is breathtaking, captivating, and welcoming, occupying a prime position on the south coast of Devon. Currently experiencing unprecedented levels of investment and the council's own ambitious transformation programme have given Torbay the opportunity to capitalise on the area's profile and many assets. As a small unitary authority, you'll discover Torbay is a place where you can make things happen quickly. We have real momentum building, fuelled by a shared sense of purpose and ambition - which is clearly evident by our recent success in being awarded the 'Most Improved Council' at LGC Awards in 2023. We want Torbay and its residents to thrive and are committed to making a difference in our community, delivering high quality services to local people. To complement this journey, we are seeking a Senior Solicitor/Lawyer (Property), to join our Legal Services Team to handle a case load consisting asset management inclusive of licences to assign, underlet and alter, as well as sales and acquisitions and the preparation and negotiation of leases, along with other commercial property transactions, in order to support the wider property team. Undertaking the role of a Senior Lawyer (Property), you will have had experience of working within the specialist area of commercial property and have a detailed knowledge of local government practices within the specialist discipline, and if possible have litigation experience in this field (in particular advising on the termination of leases, evicting tenants, recovering rent arrears and litigating disputed lease renewals). You will also be admitted and be practicing as a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent), with at least 3 years post qualification experience. The ideal candidate will be excited by a fast-paced and varied caseload, conscientious, professionally curious and a role model to other team members. In return, you will join a supportive and rewarding organisation and team, whereby your talent will be valued and actively developed. At Torbay Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from our people, and we are excited for you to join us. We also prioritise wellbeing and have a flexible approach to work life balance. We know that life doesn't revolve around work. We have a set of family friendly policies to support you that all provide more than the statutory minimum. We offer hybrid working which is managed effectively around the need to attend essential meetings and/or make court appearances in line with the remit of the role. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work for an employer that is in a great period of change and sees legal services as not simply a support function, but an enabler in the pursuit of their ambitious transformation journey. In return we offer: A generous salary (to include market supplement). 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service (pro rata in the case of part time employees). A Career Average Re-Valued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme through Peninsula Pensions. Flexible working. Paid professional subscription. Learning and development opportunities. A supportive management and team structure. Family friendly policies. Key skills relocation package. Golden Hello opportunity. A wide range of lifestyle discounts and health and wellbeing benefits. We would welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates. The salary includes an amount for a market supplement of £8000 per year. This market supplement is reviewed annually. For an informal chat please contact Claire Kitchener on or or Philip Taylor on . 1. Key purpose of job To provide specialist legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council's commercial property and estates functions (with elements of some other areas of local government law, such as highways), in a format and within a timescale which assists them in conducting their business in the most efficient and effective matter. 2. Anticipated outcomes of post The delivery of high quality efficient and effective legal advice and services to the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics, in a way that furthers and promotes excellent customer care within Legal Services. To undertake all legal work as required, with minimal supervision and professional support. 3. List key duties and accountabilities of the post To undertake case work and provide advice within the specialist areas of law - commercial property and estates (with elements of some other areas of local government law, such as highways). To provide legal advice and services in relation to other areas of local government law, as required by the Team Leader or Head of Legal Services. To consider, prepare and conduct (including advocacy) matters in the Magistrates' Court, Crown Court, County Court and High Court and in all other tribunals or hearings of whatever description, on behalf of the Council. To attend quasi-judicial bodies as legal advisor, including Council Committee meetings. To provide training as required to client departments. To be knowledgeable and up to date on the law, practice, and current issues within the specialist areas of law upon which the post holder advises on. To be knowledgeable and up to date on the general law relating to local government, including freedom of information and data protection. As an Employee of Torbay Council all roles are expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Designated Senior Lead for Safeguarding is the Chief Executive and Director of Children's Services. 4. Budgetary/Financial Responsibilities of the post None. 5. Supervision/Line Management Responsibilities of the post The post-holder is required to provide informal support and supervision to junior members of the team and its Business Support Officers. The post holder may allocate work to Legal Officers and assist the Team Leader in quality assuring the work of these officers. 6. Working environment and conditions of the post The post holder operates in an environment governed by the need to meet deadlines (including those externally imposed) in a context of continually changing priorities and where the work is usually of a complex and/or sensitive nature. The post holder is required to be able to travel to site visits, Court hearings and meetings. The post-holder may occasionally experience verbal abuse and aggression during the course of their duties. Policies are in place to mitigate the frequency and extent to which these will affect the post-holder. 7. Physical demands of the post The post holder may occasionally be required to handle heavy documentation, e.g., deed parcels. Court bundles and public enquiry files offsite with appropriate manual handling equipment provided to enable safe working. 8. Specific resources used by the post The post holder will have access to a laptop computer and other agile working equipment. The post holder is required to ensure the security of confidential and sensitive information when transporting and using files and laptops when homeworking, travelling and working away from the office. 9. Key contacts and relationships External: Contact with service users, other local authorities, partners and external bodies, Government Departments, other professionals (legal and others), courts and tribunals. Contact with members of the public. Internal: Contact with officers at all levels within the Council. Frequent contacts with Senior Officers. Contact with Members on specific case matters, including giving advice on courses of action and their legal risks and ramifications. The post holder will represent the Council and be responsible for influencing and negotiating with others on contentious matters in circumstances where the relationships between contacts and the matters in question will usually be complex and may involve difficult situations requiring tact and sensitivity. The post holder will be responsible for advocating on behalf of the Council generally including, where appropriate, formal advocacy before Courts and Tribunals. 10. Other duties To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job. Other Information All staff must commit to Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discriminatory Practice. The Council operates a Smoke-Free Policy and the post-holder is prohibited from smoking in any of the Council's buildings (including Council owned and Council leased buildings, but excluding designated areas in residential schemes), enclosed spaces within the curtilage of buildings, and Council vehicles. The Council does not permit smoking breaks within work time, however, in services where the flexi-scheme is in operation, employees may take reasonable break times outside of core hours, in accordance with flexi-time arrangements. Employees should follow the flexi-scheme procedure for agreeing time away from their duties in the normal manner with their immediate colleagues and line manager . click apply for full job details
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Torbay is breathtaking, captivating, and welcoming, occupying a prime position on the south coast of Devon. Currently experiencing unprecedented levels of investment and the council's own ambitious transformation programme have given Torbay the opportunity to capitalise on the area's profile and many assets. As a small unitary authority, you'll discover Torbay is a place where you can make things happen quickly. We have real momentum building, fuelled by a shared sense of purpose and ambition - which is clearly evident by our recent success in being awarded the 'Most Improved Council' at LGC Awards in 2023. We want Torbay and its residents to thrive and are committed to making a difference in our community, delivering high quality services to local people. To complement this journey, we are seeking a Senior Solicitor/Lawyer (Property), to join our Legal Services Team to handle a case load consisting asset management inclusive of licences to assign, underlet and alter, as well as sales and acquisitions and the preparation and negotiation of leases, along with other commercial property transactions, in order to support the wider property team. Undertaking the role of a Senior Lawyer (Property), you will have had experience of working within the specialist area of commercial property and have a detailed knowledge of local government practices within the specialist discipline, and if possible have litigation experience in this field (in particular advising on the termination of leases, evicting tenants, recovering rent arrears and litigating disputed lease renewals). You will also be admitted and be practicing as a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent), with at least 3 years post qualification experience. The ideal candidate will be excited by a fast-paced and varied caseload, conscientious, professionally curious and a role model to other team members. In return, you will join a supportive and rewarding organisation and team, whereby your talent will be valued and actively developed. At Torbay Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from our people, and we are excited for you to join us. We also prioritise wellbeing and have a flexible approach to work life balance. We know that life doesn't revolve around work. We have a set of family friendly policies to support you that all provide more than the statutory minimum. We offer hybrid working which is managed effectively around the need to attend essential meetings and/or make court appearances in line with the remit of the role. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work for an employer that is in a great period of change and sees legal services as not simply a support function, but an enabler in the pursuit of their ambitious transformation journey. In return we offer: A generous salary (to include market supplement). 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service (pro rata in the case of part time employees). A Career Average Re-Valued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme through Peninsula Pensions. Flexible working. Paid professional subscription. Learning and development opportunities. A supportive management and team structure. Family friendly policies. Key skills relocation package. Golden Hello opportunity. A wide range of lifestyle discounts and health and wellbeing benefits. We would welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates. The salary includes an amount for a market supplement of £8000 per year. This market supplement is reviewed annually. For an informal chat please contact Claire Kitchener on or or Philip Taylor on . 1. Key purpose of job To provide specialist legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council's commercial property and estates functions (with elements of some other areas of local government law, such as highways), in a format and within a timescale which assists them in conducting their business in the most efficient and effective matter. 2. Anticipated outcomes of post The delivery of high quality efficient and effective legal advice and services to the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics, in a way that furthers and promotes excellent customer care within Legal Services. To undertake all legal work as required, with minimal supervision and professional support. 3. List key duties and accountabilities of the post To undertake case work and provide advice within the specialist areas of law - commercial property and estates (with elements of some other areas of local government law, such as highways). To provide legal advice and services in relation to other areas of local government law, as required by the Team Leader or Head of Legal Services. To consider, prepare and conduct (including advocacy) matters in the Magistrates' Court, Crown Court, County Court and High Court and in all other tribunals or hearings of whatever description, on behalf of the Council. To attend quasi-judicial bodies as legal advisor, including Council Committee meetings. To provide training as required to client departments. To be knowledgeable and up to date on the law, practice, and current issues within the specialist areas of law upon which the post holder advises on. To be knowledgeable and up to date on the general law relating to local government, including freedom of information and data protection. As an Employee of Torbay Council all roles are expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Designated Senior Lead for Safeguarding is the Chief Executive and Director of Children's Services. 4. Budgetary/Financial Responsibilities of the post None. 5. Supervision/Line Management Responsibilities of the post The post-holder is required to provide informal support and supervision to junior members of the team and its Business Support Officers. The post holder may allocate work to Legal Officers and assist the Team Leader in quality assuring the work of these officers. 6. Working environment and conditions of the post The post holder operates in an environment governed by the need to meet deadlines (including those externally imposed) in a context of continually changing priorities and where the work is usually of a complex and/or sensitive nature. The post holder is required to be able to travel to site visits, Court hearings and meetings. The post-holder may occasionally experience verbal abuse and aggression during the course of their duties. Policies are in place to mitigate the frequency and extent to which these will affect the post-holder. 7. Physical demands of the post The post holder may occasionally be required to handle heavy documentation, e.g., deed parcels. Court bundles and public enquiry files offsite with appropriate manual handling equipment provided to enable safe working. 8. Specific resources used by the post The post holder will have access to a laptop computer and other agile working equipment. The post holder is required to ensure the security of confidential and sensitive information when transporting and using files and laptops when homeworking, travelling and working away from the office. 9. Key contacts and relationships External: Contact with service users, other local authorities, partners and external bodies, Government Departments, other professionals (legal and others), courts and tribunals. Contact with members of the public. Internal: Contact with officers at all levels within the Council. Frequent contacts with Senior Officers. Contact with Members on specific case matters, including giving advice on courses of action and their legal risks and ramifications. The post holder will represent the Council and be responsible for influencing and negotiating with others on contentious matters in circumstances where the relationships between contacts and the matters in question will usually be complex and may involve difficult situations requiring tact and sensitivity. The post holder will be responsible for advocating on behalf of the Council generally including, where appropriate, formal advocacy before Courts and Tribunals. 10. Other duties To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job. Other Information All staff must commit to Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discriminatory Practice. The Council operates a Smoke-Free Policy and the post-holder is prohibited from smoking in any of the Council's buildings (including Council owned and Council leased buildings, but excluding designated areas in residential schemes), enclosed spaces within the curtilage of buildings, and Council vehicles. The Council does not permit smoking breaks within work time, however, in services where the flexi-scheme is in operation, employees may take reasonable break times outside of core hours, in accordance with flexi-time arrangements. Employees should follow the flexi-scheme procedure for agreeing time away from their duties in the normal manner with their immediate colleagues and line manager . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Property Administrator in an Estate Agency Location: Edgbaston & Hybrid Salary: £22,000 - £23,000 Requirements: Experience working in Administration at an Estate Agents Job summary We are looking for an experienced Administrator to join a very well respected Estate Agencies in Edgbaston. Dealing with mid-market properties and with a wealth of satisfied clients, we are looking for a great team player with a focus on putting out customers first.This is a full-time Estate Agent Admin role. The Estate Agent Admin will be responsible for assisting with customer service inquiries, managing property listings, supporting sales activities, and providing administrative support to the real estate team. This is a hybrid role, based in Loughborough with some flexibility for remote work.As Administrator, this role requires you to provide provide support for a broad range of administrative duties. Using your excellent organisational skills and attention to detail we are looking for an individual who is friendly, with an outgoing attitude, and who can ensure that tasks are carried out and completed to a high quality. Key Duties and Responsibilities include: Provide regular updates to clients, Estate Agents and other solicitors Answer the phones in a timely manner-Respond to walk-ins and emails-Updates clients and customers Deal with all contacts in professional manner. Ensure all checklists are kept up to date.
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Property Administrator in an Estate Agency Location: Edgbaston & Hybrid Salary: £22,000 - £23,000 Requirements: Experience working in Administration at an Estate Agents Job summary We are looking for an experienced Administrator to join a very well respected Estate Agencies in Edgbaston. Dealing with mid-market properties and with a wealth of satisfied clients, we are looking for a great team player with a focus on putting out customers first.This is a full-time Estate Agent Admin role. The Estate Agent Admin will be responsible for assisting with customer service inquiries, managing property listings, supporting sales activities, and providing administrative support to the real estate team. This is a hybrid role, based in Loughborough with some flexibility for remote work.As Administrator, this role requires you to provide provide support for a broad range of administrative duties. Using your excellent organisational skills and attention to detail we are looking for an individual who is friendly, with an outgoing attitude, and who can ensure that tasks are carried out and completed to a high quality. Key Duties and Responsibilities include: Provide regular updates to clients, Estate Agents and other solicitors Answer the phones in a timely manner-Respond to walk-ins and emails-Updates clients and customers Deal with all contacts in professional manner. Ensure all checklists are kept up to date.
35 hours per week CDS is a unique organisation with an unusual mission - to provide, support and grow community-led housing and co-operation - so that more people can shape the things that matter most to them. We are a social landlord in our own right, with more than 820 rented and shared ownership homes. Alongside that, we are the largest co-op services agency in the South East, providing landlord finance and governance expertise as a service provider to over 30 housing co-ops and their 1,800 homes. We are also a promoter of co-operation and Community Led Housing, setting aside a proportion of our surplus each year to invest in projects and ideas that can help to scale up the sector to expand the use of co-operation as an effective and empowering business model. We are a small but ambitious organisation that values collaboration, innovation and doing what matters to residents. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Leasehold Adviser to join us where you will be our expert on all aspects of homeownership. As our lead on leasehold management and the Right to Acquire/Buy you will build on our reputation for reliability by giving quick and accurate responses to homeowner enquiries about leases, service charges, major works consultation, shared ownership staircasing, buying and selling. Your focus will be making it easy for customers to understand their contract with us and for your colleagues to provide the right advice and services. Alongside providing this service, you will develop and maintain our helpful homeownership information library for owners and for staff. We are looking for someone who has previous experience of leasehold management, including thorough knowledge of key legislation and risks. With a passion for providing superior customer service for homeowners, you will be reliable, have excellent follow through, be highly responsive and work collaboratively with homeowners, finding ways to meet their requests within the confines of their leases and our policies. You will be confident in dealing with complex enquiries, as well as liaising with solicitors, surveyors and valuers. You will be highly organised, have unparalleled follow through, possess excellent writing skills and be IT-savvy. You will be prepared to visit schemes for monthly estate inspections, to resolve complaints and meet with leaseholders, as appropriate. There may be times you will need to attend an evening consultation meeting on site. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment in both an advisory role and supporting residents and colleagues alike. With a varied workload and an appreciation for working with legal documents and issues, you will be able to work flexibly to tight deadlines whilst being called on to give advice when needed. We offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme and generous benefits. We take our employee engagement seriously and are proud that over 90% of our staff would recommend CDS as an employer. Closing date: Sunday, 21st April at 11:59pm Interviews: Tuesdays, 30th April (in person at our office: Canopi: 7-14 Great Dover Street London SE1 4YR) We are actively working toward becoming an anti-racist and inclusive organisation, open to challenge and learning in all our work. We are committed to looking for all kinds of talent to build a diverse workforce that represents the people we serve and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please refer to Job Description when completing your application form.
Apr 08, 2024
Full time
35 hours per week CDS is a unique organisation with an unusual mission - to provide, support and grow community-led housing and co-operation - so that more people can shape the things that matter most to them. We are a social landlord in our own right, with more than 820 rented and shared ownership homes. Alongside that, we are the largest co-op services agency in the South East, providing landlord finance and governance expertise as a service provider to over 30 housing co-ops and their 1,800 homes. We are also a promoter of co-operation and Community Led Housing, setting aside a proportion of our surplus each year to invest in projects and ideas that can help to scale up the sector to expand the use of co-operation as an effective and empowering business model. We are a small but ambitious organisation that values collaboration, innovation and doing what matters to residents. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Leasehold Adviser to join us where you will be our expert on all aspects of homeownership. As our lead on leasehold management and the Right to Acquire/Buy you will build on our reputation for reliability by giving quick and accurate responses to homeowner enquiries about leases, service charges, major works consultation, shared ownership staircasing, buying and selling. Your focus will be making it easy for customers to understand their contract with us and for your colleagues to provide the right advice and services. Alongside providing this service, you will develop and maintain our helpful homeownership information library for owners and for staff. We are looking for someone who has previous experience of leasehold management, including thorough knowledge of key legislation and risks. With a passion for providing superior customer service for homeowners, you will be reliable, have excellent follow through, be highly responsive and work collaboratively with homeowners, finding ways to meet their requests within the confines of their leases and our policies. You will be confident in dealing with complex enquiries, as well as liaising with solicitors, surveyors and valuers. You will be highly organised, have unparalleled follow through, possess excellent writing skills and be IT-savvy. You will be prepared to visit schemes for monthly estate inspections, to resolve complaints and meet with leaseholders, as appropriate. There may be times you will need to attend an evening consultation meeting on site. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment in both an advisory role and supporting residents and colleagues alike. With a varied workload and an appreciation for working with legal documents and issues, you will be able to work flexibly to tight deadlines whilst being called on to give advice when needed. We offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme and generous benefits. We take our employee engagement seriously and are proud that over 90% of our staff would recommend CDS as an employer. Closing date: Sunday, 21st April at 11:59pm Interviews: Tuesdays, 30th April (in person at our office: Canopi: 7-14 Great Dover Street London SE1 4YR) We are actively working toward becoming an anti-racist and inclusive organisation, open to challenge and learning in all our work. We are committed to looking for all kinds of talent to build a diverse workforce that represents the people we serve and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please refer to Job Description when completing your application form.
Trainee Property Services Advisor This is a full time position Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6:00pm, based at our Byfleet, Surrey office Starting salary up to £22,000 per annum (depending on experience) PLUS uncapped commission scheme with realistic earnings in your 1st year around £30,000+ Requirements The main responsibility of a Property Services Advisor is to identify and maximise the business opportunities from external and internal leads, supporting the branch network with booking viewings, appraisals and valuations. Daily activities will include; Making outbound calls to existing and new clients to engage interest Receiving inbound call enquiries and dealing with them efficiently whilst maximising on business opportunities Identifying opportunities within these leads by recognising whether the client has a property to sell/let, mortgage and solicitor requirements Following up valuations to stay in regular contact with clients until the point of marketing Assisting our local offices by generating valuations for our network of 30+ branches Working towards set performance targets The successful candidate will have; Previous experience working in a sales, telesales or customer service environment Exceptional customer service skills with a fantastic telephone manner and the ability to build rapport Confident and articulate in both verbal and written communications Ambitious, resilient and consistent in your approach Keen to learn and develop your property knowledge Benefits With the Griffin behind us, Stirling Ackroyd Group are committed to putting our people first. We are one team working together to achieve success, we believe in developing all of our colleagues to be the best they can be through structured training and development programmes. Some of what we can offer you: Competitive salary and bonus schemes Award-winning training and skills development, including ARLA Propertymark courses (Propertymark Professional Standards Agency 2023) Employee, family & friend discounts across our property services Retail Discounts Engagement and recognition platform Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Technology purchasing scheme Holiday Accumulator Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Centre Award-winning Employee Referral scheme for bringing in new talent (IHR awards 2023) Award ceremonies, competitions and more!
Apr 04, 2024
Full time
Trainee Property Services Advisor This is a full time position Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6:00pm, based at our Byfleet, Surrey office Starting salary up to £22,000 per annum (depending on experience) PLUS uncapped commission scheme with realistic earnings in your 1st year around £30,000+ Requirements The main responsibility of a Property Services Advisor is to identify and maximise the business opportunities from external and internal leads, supporting the branch network with booking viewings, appraisals and valuations. Daily activities will include; Making outbound calls to existing and new clients to engage interest Receiving inbound call enquiries and dealing with them efficiently whilst maximising on business opportunities Identifying opportunities within these leads by recognising whether the client has a property to sell/let, mortgage and solicitor requirements Following up valuations to stay in regular contact with clients until the point of marketing Assisting our local offices by generating valuations for our network of 30+ branches Working towards set performance targets The successful candidate will have; Previous experience working in a sales, telesales or customer service environment Exceptional customer service skills with a fantastic telephone manner and the ability to build rapport Confident and articulate in both verbal and written communications Ambitious, resilient and consistent in your approach Keen to learn and develop your property knowledge Benefits With the Griffin behind us, Stirling Ackroyd Group are committed to putting our people first. We are one team working together to achieve success, we believe in developing all of our colleagues to be the best they can be through structured training and development programmes. Some of what we can offer you: Competitive salary and bonus schemes Award-winning training and skills development, including ARLA Propertymark courses (Propertymark Professional Standards Agency 2023) Employee, family & friend discounts across our property services Retail Discounts Engagement and recognition platform Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Technology purchasing scheme Holiday Accumulator Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Centre Award-winning Employee Referral scheme for bringing in new talent (IHR awards 2023) Award ceremonies, competitions and more!
Exciting Real Estate Solicitor job with innovative national law firm in Cardiff with remote working Your new firm Our innovative national client is seeking a new Real Estate Solicitor to join their market-leading Real Estate team based in their Cardiff office, who are highly ranked in Chambers and Legal 500. Your new role You will be assisting with a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, development and regeneration, joint ventures, leasing, real estate finance, construction, and engineering. Joining this collegiate and entrepreneurial team, you will play a key role in the team and be given early opportunity to develop and maintain key relationships with clients. What you'll need to succeed You will be a recently qualified lawyer, with an excellent foundation with a leading regional or national practice. This practice are open minded on the type of Real Estate work you have been handling, but are looking for solid technical skills and the spark of commercial awareness. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to play a key role within a team. What you'll get in return Alongside working with leading professionals in their field, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. There are great career development opportunities on offer for the right candidate in this growing team. With both flexible, hybrid and remote working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the South Wales market or those looking to relocate back closer to South Wales in the future. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact Sheldon Carlisle at Hays Legal. If this job isn't right for you but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion on your career. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
Exciting Real Estate Solicitor job with innovative national law firm in Cardiff with remote working Your new firm Our innovative national client is seeking a new Real Estate Solicitor to join their market-leading Real Estate team based in their Cardiff office, who are highly ranked in Chambers and Legal 500. Your new role You will be assisting with a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, development and regeneration, joint ventures, leasing, real estate finance, construction, and engineering. Joining this collegiate and entrepreneurial team, you will play a key role in the team and be given early opportunity to develop and maintain key relationships with clients. What you'll need to succeed You will be a recently qualified lawyer, with an excellent foundation with a leading regional or national practice. This practice are open minded on the type of Real Estate work you have been handling, but are looking for solid technical skills and the spark of commercial awareness. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to play a key role within a team. What you'll get in return Alongside working with leading professionals in their field, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. There are great career development opportunities on offer for the right candidate in this growing team. With both flexible, hybrid and remote working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the South Wales market or those looking to relocate back closer to South Wales in the future. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact Sheldon Carlisle at Hays Legal. If this job isn't right for you but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion on your career. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk