Careers at Gateway

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 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, we seek passionate and driven individuals to join our friendly team.

We are looking for a qualified Fire Door Inspector to cover our nationwide portfolio of properties, carrying out routine inspections of fire doors in flats and communal areas, ensuring they meet current UK fire and building safety regulations.

The Job

As a Fire Door Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring fire doors across a variety of sites nationwide meet the highest safety standards. You will:

Conduct inspections

Perform thorough visual assessments of communal and private fire doors, door sets, frames, and associated hardware this includes verifying compliance, testing functionality and reviewing certification of the door.

Generate reports

Document all findings, non-compliance issues, and potential hazards in detailed reports, including photographic evidence and recommendations for corrective actions.

Communication

Liaise with the administration team to ensure customer appointments and targets are met.

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.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident working independently as well as part of a team
• Willingness to regularly work at weekends when required
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required
• Professional, proactive, and friendly in approach
• Committed to health & safety procedures
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual tasks
• Flexible – regular overnight stays will be required (expenses covered)
• A full, clean manual driving licence is essential

Experience & Qualifications

• Hold a Fire Door Inspection certification
• Have at least 2 years’ experience within a similar role
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, or carpentry repairs

Job Location: On the road
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, worked across five days within a seven-day period.
Salary: Competitive with an annual review
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 Estates Manager 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

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

• Proactively managing a diverse portfolio of housing estates
• 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 IRPM qualification (if not already held)

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 You Need

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the property industry and/or in a customer service role
• 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

We are an established, vertically integrated property services group delivering block management, lettings, sales, facilities management, insurance brokerage, and professional services. With a strong reputation and ambitious growth plans, we are expanding our block management portfolio and seeking a driven Business Development Executive to support this growth.

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 Role

This is a high-impact role focused on winning new block management instructions, building strategic relationships, and driving revenue growth. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, converting leads, and positioning our company as the managing agent of choice for developers, freeholders, and resident management companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new block management instructions (RMCs, RTMs, developers, freeholders)
• Build and maintain new relationships with developers, surveyors, solicitors, and asset managers
• Respond to tenders and manage the full pitch process
• Attend networking events and industry functions to generate leads
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new sites

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in business development within property or block management
• Strong network within the residential property sector (highly desirable)
• Commercially driven with a track record of winning new business
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working autonomously
• Full UK driving licence (required)

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with potential commission
• Office-based working environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in scaling a high-growth business
• Career progression within a multi-disciplinary property group

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 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 South London 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)
• Previous van driving experience

Job Location: South London, SW Postcodes
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, 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 residential developments along the South Coast including areas such as Hurstpierpoint, Brighton, Ringmer and other surrounding areas.

Your responsibilities will include, 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)
• Previous van driving experience

Job Location: South Coast, BN and TN Postcodes
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