Careers at Gateway

Commercial Property Management is a core service that underpins the performance and integrity of our commercial portfolio. It plays a key role in ensuring compliance, protecting asset value, and supporting strong, long-term client relationships through expert management and strategic insight.

As we continue to grow, we are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Commercial Property Manager to join us as at our office in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.

As a Commercial Property Manager at Gateway, you will oversee the delivery of a high-performing, compliant commercial property management service that meets financial and service KPIs, maximises portfolio returns, and ensures value for money. You will lead and develop a team, manage stakeholder relationships, and handle all aspects of rent, service charges, lettings, and lease events. You will report to senior leadership on business performance and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

This role offers exposure to the full spectrum of commercial property management, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations, giving you the opportunity to lead, influence, and deliver real value across a dynamic portfolio.

You will be expected to:

• Manage all aspects of rent collection, service charge budgets and reconciliations, lease events, and lettings
• Oversee building works, tenant fit-outs, and void management, carefully balancing commercial and residential priorities
• Monitor processes to ensure legal and regulatory compliance while keeping services efficient and cost-effective
• Support budget planning processes and contribute to the development of the company’s long-term business strategy
• Implement effective performance management practices to drive team accountability and results
• Act as the escalation point for complex or high-risk property issues, providing expert guidance and resolution
• Inspire, support, and develop your team to deliver operational excellence
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to inform strategic decisions and optimise overall portfolio returns
• Deliver against key financial and service KPIs while maximising returns and minimising risk

Essentials for the Role
You will be required to work full time in our Leigh-on-Sea office, with hours of 9:00am to 5:30pm. There may be some Saturday work required dependent on the needs of the business. Travelling to sites is a key part of the role and you will be reimbursed for these expenses.

The successful candidate must have proven experience in managing commercial property operations across a varied portfolio, with a solid understanding of commercial property legislation, lease transactions and compliance requirements.

You should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced and demanding environment, with a strong focus on customer service, attention to detail, and achieving results.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Possess strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• Can demonstrate a proven track record in customer service, project management, budgeting, and driving business improvements
• Have a familiarity with development, lettings, and sales processes within a commercial context
• Are confident leading negotiations and managing relationships with external partners and contractors
• Have or actively working towards being MRICS accredited

What is in it for you?
Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Growth is highly encouraged here, so show us your potential. You’ll find Gateway to be a supportive and welcoming place to develop and thrive.

You will:

• Manage a varied portfolio of properties, ensuring a dynamic and rewarding workload
• Have a defined pathway for growth within the company, with opportunities for promotion based on your performance
• Enjoy a competitive salary with additional perks
• Be part of a collaborative team that values your growth and success
• Engage in diverse property management tasks, from budget preparation and compliance monitoring to client relations, ensuring no two days are the same
• Benefit from professional training and qualification sponsorship (role-dependent)

The Perks You’ll Love:

• Competitive salary plus an annual salary review
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training support
• Generous company pension plan
• Exciting company membership programmes
• Employee referral incentive
• Seasonal company-wide events, including Christmas party
• Casual social events throughout the year

You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.

Property management sits at the core of our business, forming the foundation of our ability to provide exceptional service, safeguard compliance, and build strong client relationships. It is central to delivering expert guidance, maintaining property standards, and ensuring the success of our operations.

As we continue to grow, we are searching for enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to start a rewarding career with us as a Trainee Property Manager working within our Estates Management Team at our Leigh-on-Sea Office.

As a Trainee Property Manager at Gateway, you will be guided by some of the most seasoned and experienced industry professionals around on your property management journey. You will be responsible for proactively managing a varied portfolio of housing estates. From assisting in the preparation of Service Charge information and Accounts, budget preparation and management, through to managing maintenance issues and liaising with customers and clients, no two days are ever the same.

Exemplary relationship building. Client management. Listening and negotiation skills. Ambition. Resilience. Analytical thinking. just some of the fundamentals to finding success in your role as a Trainee Property Manager. If you don’t already hold an IRPM qualification, no need to worry as you will be provided with all the necessary tools and guidance to set you on your way to becoming a fully-fledged, IRPM-qualified Property Manager.

Essentials for the Role
You will be required to work full time in our Leigh-on-Sea Office, with hours of 9:00am to 5:30pm.

The successful candidate will preferably have a minimum of one years’ experience in the property industry and/or a customer service background. They must possess a full, clean driving license to facilitate regular travel for client and resident meetings.

You should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced and demanding environment, with a strong focus on customer service, attention to detail, and achieving results.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Demonstrate exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Showcase a proactive and solution-oriented approach to handling complex property matters
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Have the ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required

What is in it for you?
Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Growth is highly encouraged here, so show us your potential. You’ll find Gateway to be a supportive and welcoming place to develop and thrive.

You will:

• Manage a varied portfolio of properties, ensuring a dynamic and rewarding workload
• Have a defined pathway for growth within the company, with opportunities for promotion based on your performance
• Enjoy a competitive salary with additional perks
• Be part of a collaborative team that values your growth and success
• Engage in diverse property management tasks, from budget preparation and compliance monitoring to client relations, ensuring no two days are the same
• Benefit from professional training and qualification sponsorship (role-dependent)

The Perks You’ll Love:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training support
• Generous company pension plan
• Exciting company membership programmes
• Employee referral incentive
• Seasonal company-wide events, including Christmas party
• Casual social events throughout the year

You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join our busy Solicitors Enquiries Department at our office in Leigh-on-Sea.

The successful applicant will be joining a growing team that is responsible for legal enquiries in respect of Service Charge and Ground Rent properties on behalf of Management Companies.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Producing sales information packs
• Dealing with pre-contract sales enquiries in respect of any relevant sales, re-mortgages or transfer of equity
• Post completion – dealing with and receipting Notice of Transfer/Charge
• Updating our company case management system with new lessee details/charge details
• Dealing with and creating Deed of Covenants, Certificate of Compliance and Share Certificates
• Ensuring the accounts are clear prior to the release of any sales information packs and on the completion of a sale
• Processing cheques and liaising with our accounts department
• Scanning and filing all documentation that passes through, e.g Notices, Land Reg docs etc.

The successful candidate can demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, possess strong administrative skills, an ability to work to strict deadlines and handle a large and varied caseload. You will be used to working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. A high level of attention to detail will be required and previous litigation experience is preferred.

What is in it for you?

Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Growth is highly encouraged here, so show us your potential. You’ll find Gateway to be a supportive and welcoming place to develop and thrive.

You will:

• Gain valuable skills and knowledge to build a strong foundation in credit control and financial management
• Have a defined pathway for growth within the company, with opportunities for promotion based on your performance
• Enjoy a competitive salary with additional perks
• Be part of a collaborative team that values your growth and success
• Engage in diverse tasks, from debt recovery to account management, ensuring variety and challenge in your role
• Have opportunities to liaise with clients, mortgagees, and legal representatives, expanding your professional network and expertise

Your performance and fulfilment of the role’s requirements will be evaluated quarterly. Progression and further opportunities will be performance-dependent, ensuring your development aligns your achievements and growth in the role.

The Perks You’ll Love:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training support
• Generous company pension plan
• Exciting company membership programmes
• Employee referral incentive
• Seasonal company-wide events, including Christmas party
• Casual social events throughout the year

You'll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.

Our Accounts Department plays a key role in supporting the efficiency of our organisation. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our growing Purchase Ledger team.

Key Responsibilities for this role:

• Ensuring the timely scanning and posting invoices onto our Property Management system with the correct headings and references
• Check invoices are sent in the correct format and refer back to the contractor if there are any errors
• Liaise with the Property Management department regarding contractor queries
• Ensure all invoices have been signed off by the correct departments within the workflow and are removed from the invoice register.
• Raise & post cheque payments onto the system and remittance advice in a timely manner
• Deal with contractor queries e.g. chasing payment, sending site declaration forms.
• Ensure direct debits are set up correctly & in a timely manner
• Filing and administrative tasks as required

Essentials for the Role

You will be required to work full time in our Leigh-on-Sea Office, with hours of 9:00am to 5:30pm.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have at least 1 years’ Purchase Ledger experience
• Sound commercial understanding
• Possess a meticulous attention to detail
• Manage their time well and can multitask
• Are an excellent communicator
• Are organised

What is in it for you?

Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Growth is highly encouraged here, so show us your potential. You’ll find Gateway to be a supportive and welcoming place to develop and thrive.

You will:

• Have a defined pathway for growth within the company, with opportunities for promotion based on your performance
• Enjoy a competitive salary with additional perks
• Be part of a collaborative team that values your growth and success
• Engage in diverse tasks

Your performance and fulfilment of the role’s requirements will be evaluated quarterly. Progression and further opportunities will be performance-dependent, ensuring your development aligns with your achievements and growth in the role.

The Perks You’ll Love:

• Competitive salary including annual salary review
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training support
• Generous company pension plan
• Exciting company membership programmes
• Employee referral incentive
• Seasonal company-wide events, including Christmas party
• Casual social events throughout the year

You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.

The expertise of our Legal Team is central to providing robust counsel for our clients, establishing lasting relationships and delivering a consistently efficient service.

As we continue to grow, we are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Solicitor to join us at our Head Office in Southend-on-Sea.

As a Solicitor for Gateway, you will collaborate with seasoned industry experts, leveraging your legal expertise to handle a diverse range of complex property-related matters, including residential conveyancing and property management, while contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.

Your role will provide you with valuable exposure to a wide range of legal responsibilities, including: 

• Managing your own caseload of residential freehold and leasehold sales, purchases and mortgages
• Drafting, negotiating, and implementing sale and purchase correspondence and documents
• Reporting on title, settling transactions and client reporting
• Instructing searches and reports
• Maintaining all matters using a sophisticated Case Management System
• Leading a small team of conveyancers as the department develops
• Filing and other administration

When required, you will also be responsible for a range of property management matters, including:

• Supporting all litigation matters, including County Court proceedings and First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) applications
• Assisting with lease extensions, enfranchisement, and RTM (Right to Manage) processes
• Handling complex enquiries raised by the Solicitors Enquiries Department on lease assignments, deeds of covenant, notice of transfer, and consents
• Providing advice, support, and guidance to Property Managers

Essentials for the Role
You will be required to work full time in our Southend Office, with hours of 9:00am to 5:30pm.

The successful candidate must be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (NQ  - 4 years) with prior experience in residential conveyancing and landlord and tenant/long leaseholder disputes, including but not limited to service charge and breach of covenant disputes. Primary responsibilities will include assisting the Group Solicitor with all legal matters across the Group. You should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced and demanding environment, with a strong focus on attention to detail.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Showcase the ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required
• Possess a proactive approach to handling complex legal matters with confidence and accuracy
• Have proven business development skills and are able to generate their own work

What is in it for you?
Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Growth is highly encouraged here, so show us your potential. You’ll find Gateway to be a supportive and welcoming place to develop and thrive.

You will:

• Gain valuable legal skills and knowledge to build a strong foundation in property law, residential conveyancing, and landlord/tenant disputes
• Have a defined pathway for growth within the company, with opportunities for promotion based on your performance
• Enjoy a competitive salary with additional perks
• Be part of a collaborative team that values your growth and success
• Engage in diverse legal tasks, from drafting contracts and negotiating disputes to advising on complex property matters, ensuring no two days are the same
• Have opportunities to attend legal proceedings, liaise with clients, and expand your professional network within the legal and property sectors

The Perks You’ll Love:

• Competitive salary 
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training support
• Generous company pension plan
• Exciting company membership programmes
• Employee referral incentive
• Seasonal company-wide events, including Christmas party
• Casual social events throughout the year

You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.