Careers at Gateway

As we continue to grow, we are seeking passionate and driven individuals with cleaning and gardening skills to join our friendly team.

The Job

This role offers a wide range of responsibilities, including maintaining communal areas across residential developments in Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding areas, including, but not limited to:ot limited to:

Gardening Duties:

• Grass cutting and lawn maintenance
• Hedge trimming and shaping
• Strimming and edging grass areas
• Weed spraying and removal
• Pruning trees, shrubs, and plants
• General garden tidying and waste disposal

Communal Cleaning Duties:

• Hoovering carpets and floors in communal areas
• Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, and surfaces
• Washing down walls, doors, and skirting boards
• Sweeping and mopping hard floors

What You Need

We are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining consistently high standards of work. A naturally proactive individual with a keen eye for detail, the ideal candidate will be reliable, conscientious, and always strive to exceed client expectations.

• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Maintains a professional and friendly approach at all times
• Follows health and safety procedures at all times
• Shows initiative in identifying and addressing issues
• Is physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
• Has a full, clean driving license (essential for the role)

Job Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Annual leave: 20 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension scheme, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Cleaner to join our growing team at an incredible mixed-use development in a prestigious area of North London.

The Job

• Hoovering carpets and floors in communal areas
• Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, and surfaces
• Washing down walls, doors, and skirting boards
• Sweeping and mopping hard floors
• Cleaning communal entrances
• Ensuring the bin and cycle stores are kept clean, tidy and in a safe condition

What You Need

We are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining consistently high standards of work. A naturally proactive individual with a keen eye for detail, the ideal candidate will be reliable, conscientious, and always strive to exceed client expectations.

• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Maintains a professional and friendly approach at all times
• Follows health and safety procedures at all times
• Shows initiative in identifying and addressing issues
• Is physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks

Job Location: Islington, London (on-site)
Hours: 7:30am - 12pm, Monday to Friday
Annual leave: 20 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension scheme, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

As we continue to grow, we are searching for enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to start a rewarding career with us as a Trainee Block Manager at our office in Rochford, a 10-minute walk from mainline station.

The Person

You will be a people person aligned to the Gateway brand.  You will be a great communicator with a track record of delivering the best client and customer experience possible.  Promoting the brand and creating new opportunities will come as second nature to you.

The Job

Working alongside highly experienced property management professionals, your role will include:

• Proactively managing a diverse portfolio of apartment blocks
• Assisting with the preparation of Service Charge information and accounts
• Supporting budget preparation and ongoing budget management
• Handling maintenance issues promptly and effectively.
• Liaising with customers and clients to ensure high service standards
• Building strong client relationships and manage stakeholder expectations
• Using active listening and negotiation skills to resolve issues
• Demonstrating ambition, resilience, and analytical thinking.
• Receiving full training and support to achieve TPI qualification (if not already held)
• Promoting the Gateway brand and helping to create new opportunities

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are motivated and ambitious individual looking to build a long-term career in block management
• Is highly organised, professional, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Has strong interpersonal skills and enjoys building relationships with clients and customers
• Demonstrates exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Showcases a proactive and solution-oriented approach to handling complex property matters
• Exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Has the ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required

What You Need

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the property industry and/or in a customer service role
• A full, clean driving licence

Job location: Rochford, Essex
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive with an annual review
Annual leave: 23 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension scheme, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

As we continue to grow, we are searching for an enthusiastic and experienced Block Manager to join us at our office in Rochford, a 10-minute walk from mainline station.

The Person 

You will be a people person aligned to the Gateway brand. You will be a great communicator with a track record of delivering the best client and customer experience possible. Promoting the brand and creating new opportunities will come as second nature to you.

The Job

Working alongside highly experienced property management professionals, your role will include:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of residential blocks, including new builds, purpose-built, and converted properties
• Providing expert advice and guidance to clients and residents, ensuring their needs are met efficiently and professionally
• Organising and attending client and resident meetings regularly, including Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Directors’ meetings
• Coordinating with contractors and suppliers to oversee repairs, maintenance, and compliance works
• Preparing and managing budgets, ensuring timely service charge collection and accurate financial reporting
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, lease requirements, and company policies
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, residents, and key stakeholders

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are motivated and ambitious individual looking to build a long-term career in block management
• Is highly organised, professional, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Has strong interpersonal skills and enjoys building relationships with clients and customers
• Demonstrates exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Showcases a proactive and solution-oriented approach to handling complex property matters
• Exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Has the ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required

What you need:

• ATPI or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of three years’ experience in residential block management
• A full, clean driving licence

Job location:   Rochford, Essex
Hours:              37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary:             Competitive with an annual review
Annual leave:   23 days plus bank holidays
Extras:             Company pension scheme, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and qualification sponsorship (role-dependent)

As we continue to expand, we are looking for a conscientious and reliable team player to join our facilities team as a Caretaker.

You would be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the communal areas of a prestigious development in Southend-on-Sea.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Communal Cleaning

• Vacuuming
• Dusting
• Polishing
• Washing down surfaces
• Sweeping

Grounds Maintenance

• Grass cutting
• Hedge trimming
• Strimming
• Weed spraying
• Pruning
• General tidying

Other responsibilities

• Flick testing
• Alarm testing
• AOV testing
• Fault reporting

The successful candidate takes pride in their consistently high standard of work. A proactive person by nature with an exceptional eye for the little details, you are reliable, conscientious and always looking to exceed a client’s expectations.

Previous caretaker experience would be preferred.

If you are looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking company where your skills and experience will truly make an impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

As we continue to grow, we are searching for an enthusiastic and experienced Property Manager to join us at our regional office in Leeds.

You will collaborate with a skilled and experienced team, leveraging your expertise in residential block and estate management to oversee a portfolio of properties and deliver outstanding client service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of residential blocks and estates, including new builds, purpose-built, and converted properties
• Providing expert advice and guidance to clients and residents, ensuring their needs are met efficiently and professionally
• Organising and attending client and resident meetings regularly, including Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Directors’ meetings
• Coordinating with contractors and suppliers to oversee repairs, maintenance, and compliance works
• Preparing and managing budgets, ensuring timely service charge collection and accurate financial reporting
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, lease requirements, and company policies
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, residents, and key stakeholders

The successful candidate must have a minimum of three years’ experience in property management and 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.

The ideal candidate:

• Holds an ATPI or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrates exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Showcases a proactive and solution-oriented approach to handling complex property matters
• Exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Has the ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required

If you are a motivated Property Manager looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking company where your skills and experience will truly make an impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Job location:   Our Leeds office
Hours:              37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary:             Competitive with an annual review
Annual leave:   23 days plus bank holidays
Extras:             Company pension scheme, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and qualification sponsorship (role-dependent)

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

The Person

You will be a people person aligned to the Gateway brand. You will be a great communicator with a track record of delivering the best client and customer experience possible. Promoting the brand and creating new opportunities will come as second nature to you.

The Job

• 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.

We are looking for individuals with:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)
• Strong administrative skills
• The ability to work to strict deadlines and hard a large and varied caseload
• Meticulous attention detail

What You Need

• Previous litigation experience is preferred

Job location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive with an annual review
Annual leave: 23 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension scheme, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

As we continue to grow, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeper to join our busy Corporate Accounts team at our Head Office in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

The Person

You will be a people person aligned to the Gateway brand.  You will be a great communicator with a track record of delivering the best client and customer experience possible.  Promoting the brand and creating new opportunities will come as second nature to you.

The Job

Your role will include:

• Processing supplier and customer invoices, ensuring timely payments
• Completing bank and petty cash reconciliations
• Processing expense claims and month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments

The ideal candidate:

• Will have previous experience in Sage Accounting
• Be able to prioritise their workload effectively
• Possess a meticulous eye for detail
• Have previous bank reconciliation experience
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Have great written and verbal communication skills

What You Need

• Accounting qualification (full or part) ideally with a minimum requirement of AAT level 3 or equivalent
• Experience in Sage Accounting

Job location:   Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Schedule:        37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Annual leave:   23 days plus bank holidays
Extras:             Company pension scheme, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship