Careers at Gateway

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)

As we continue to grow, we are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Recruiter to join our team at our Head 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

As a Recruiter, you will:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process across multiple departments
• Build strong relationships with Hiring Managers and Department Managers to understand role requirements
• Attract and engage candidates using a variety of recruitment channels, including job boards and social media
• Support Marketing with writing Job Adverts aligned to the Gateway brand
• Screen applications, carry out telephone interviews when required, and coordinate interview stages, including attending and supporting interviews alongside Hiring Managers, and providing timely feedback to candidates
• Represent Gateway at recruitment events and careers fairs
• Support the onboarding process by working with Department Managers to ensure a clear process is in place for New Starters
• Provide general HR administrative support

We are looking for individuals who:

• A can-do attitude, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• An excellent telephone manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• The ability to provide outstanding customer service to both candidates and internal stakeholders
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and follow tasks through to completion
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required

What You Need

• Previous experience in recruitment
• Qualifications equivalent to GCSE level 4 or above in English and Maths
   

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, we seek passionate and driven individuals with cleaning and gardening skills to join our friendly team.

This role offers diverse responsibilities, including maintenance and upkeep of the communal areas of two prestigious developments in Southampton, including, but not 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

Other responsibilities:

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

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
• Is available for Saturday work as and when required
• Has a full, clean manual driving license (essential for the role)
• Previous caretaker experience (preferred)

Job Location: Southampton
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

As we continue to grow, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Service Charge Accountant to join our busy team.

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:

• Preparing Service Charge budgets and actively working alongside the Property Management Department to ensure that these are realistic, effective, and distributed in a timely manner to achieve KPI targets.
• Inputting budgets onto the database ensuring charges are applied correctly and apportionment's agree.
• Assisting Property Managers with account queries and budget preparation.
• Preparing the weekly budget report for distribution to DOO and GFC
• Preparing the monthly periodics report for the Corporate Department.
• Budget and variance reporting
• Raising periodic Service Charge demands and recharges as required.
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects as required.
• Preparing Service Charge accounts for the managed property portfolio to include:
• Analysis of income and expenditure
• Accruals and prepayments where necessary
• Review and analysis of the Service Charge budget to actual expenditure and prior year performance.
• Liaising with the Property Managers and external accountants to ensure accounts are complete, queries resolved and issued in a timely manner to achieve Corporate KPI targets.

The ideal candidate:

• Will preferably have Service Charge experience
• Has sound commercial understanding
• Possesses excellent communication skills
• Has exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Can demonstrate meticulous attention to detail
• Has proven organisational skills

What You Need

• Applicants must be either ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Salary dependant on experience
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 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 Leeds and the surrounding areas, including, but not 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: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Hours: 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 an experienced and qualified Building Surveyor to join our Surveying Team 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
As a Building Surveyor, you will be required to carry out regular inspections on properties under Gateway’s management and oversee Section 20 works. This will include the preparation of schedules of work, contracts and report writing. You will work closely and liaise regularly with the Property Management Department regarding Section 20 works and conduct regular site inspections throughout London and the Southeast.

• Organise and oversee all Section 20 works including the preparation of schedules of work, contract administration, defect diagnosis and report writing.
• Ensuring all major works are carried out in line with Company procedures and legal requirements, including compliance with Section 20 consultation under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
• Management of external professional consultants and contractors.
• Project manage all works, updating the Property Management Department regularly.
• Effectively manage budgets and complete projects on time.

We are looking for individuals with:

• A can-do attitude
• Meticulous attention to details
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Sound commercial awareness

What you need:

• 2 years’ experience as a Building Surveyor
• Full, clean driving licence

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, we are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated team player to join us as at our 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

We are committed to transforming our Estate Agency service into an established multi-office, nationwide business, making this role an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity for an ambitious and experienced Branch Manager or Sales Negotiator ready to take their career to another level.

The ideal candidate will have the expertise and motivation to maximise growth and profitability of the business, and in-turn grow their role within it.

This position will require the individual to have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to build trusting relationships whilst working towards ambitious sales targets.

Managing an expanding team, the perfect candidate is a natural-born leader who inspires, drives business growth, and sets the standard with exceptional sales acumen.

Reporting directly to the CEO, your responsibilities will include:

• Effectively manage sales generation by utilising a variety of marketing and networking techniques
• Securing new business
• Ensure all sales leads are followed up swiftly
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients from initial meeting through to home completion
• Develop and maintain market intelligence and client networking
• Undertake property valuations and inspections
• Arrange and conduct property viewings
• Ensure the level of customer service your team delivers is outstanding

What You Need

• 3 years’ experience as a Sales Negotiator
• A full, clean driving license

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, RHS membership

As we continue to grow, we are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Conveyancer to join us as 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

• 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

What You Need

• You must be a qualified Solicitor (0-4 years PQE)
• Previous residential conveyancing experience

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