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Gateway Careers

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Current
opportunities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal 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.

A high level of attention to detail will be required and previous litigation experience is preferred.

Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. You’ll find Gateway to be a positive and welcoming place to work. 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.

How to apply

As we continue to grow, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Accounts Department at our Eastwood Office in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.

The successful candidate must:

Ensure the timely scanning and posting invoices onto our Property Management system, each invoice is referenced to the correct property, heading etc.
Check invoices are sent in the correct format i.e. hard copy, in the freeholder name etc and refer to contractor if there are any errors.
Liaise with Property Management department regarding contractor queries
Ensure all invoices have been signed off by the correct departments within the workflow and is removed from the invoice register.
Raise & post cheque payments onto the system and send these, along with a remittance advice out in a timely manner.
Deal with contractor queries e.g. chasing payment, sending site declaration forms.
Post all Gateway invoices onto our Property Management system and settle where appropriate.
Filing/admin in respect of the above.
Ensure direct debits are set up correctly & in a timely manner
Check Contractor PLI’s and liaise with relevant departments

Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. You’ll find Gateway to be a positive and welcoming place to work. 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.

Salary is negotiable, dependent on experience.

How to apply

As we continue to grow, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales and Lettings Administrator to join our increasingly busy team!

Reporting to the Department Managers you will be providing exemplary levels of customer service for our clients and customers. You will assist all aspects of sales and lettings processes, reporting maintenance issues of properties, along with general administration.

Other duties will include, but are not limited to:

Arranging and assisting with property inspections
Arranging and conducting property viewings
Liaising with and updating landlords / vendors regularly
Cross-selling departments
Securing new Business
Assisting with KPI and monthly reporting
Ensuring the company’s adherence to all relevant legislation
Assisting with property auditing and compliance
Assisting with all aspects of a new tenancy, including document preparation, referencing, check in/out, tenancy checks, Inventory checks and receipt of all necessary funds
Negotiating rent increases at renewal stage & issuing renewal documentation
Ensure internal systems regularly updated
Assistance with any maintenance issues that arise
Diary Management
Chasing arrears

Confidence will be key, as you will need to be effective in managing the needs and expectations of our clients.

Candidates will be well-presented and self-motivated. A real team player, you will possess emphatic interpersonal and communication skills. You’ll also be very well experienced with IT, namely Microsoft Office.

To be considered for the role, you must have previous experience with administration. Lettings experience also being desirable. Flexibility in your role will be important, as some overnight stays may be required for properties that are further afield. A full, clean driving licence is essential.

Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. You’ll find Gateway to be a positive and welcoming place to work. 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 provided.

How to apply

Gateway is a privately owned company with a diverse portfolio of real estate assets and successful businesses which have developed strong footholds in their respective markets.

As we continue to expand, we are on the lookout for candidates with a passion for cleaning and gardening to bolster our friendly team.

You would be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the communal areas on several residential developments in the Southend area, which means a full, clean driving license is essential.

Your gardening responsibilities would include grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, weed spraying, pruning and general tidying. Your communal cleaning duties would include hoovering, dusting, polishing, washing down surfaces and sweeping.

We want someone who takes pride in their consistently high standard of work. A proactive person by nature with an exceptional eye for the little details, the successful candidate will be reliable, conscientious and always looks to exceed a client’s expectations.

If this sounds like you then we look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: all appointments are subject to background checks which will include a DBS basic disclosure check.

How to apply

Due to unprecedented new business success, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chartered Surveyor to join our Team at our office in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.

You will be required to carry out regular inspections on properties as instructed and oversee Section 20 works. This will include preparation of schedules of work, contracts and report writing. This role requires you to work closely with the Property Management department and liaise regularly with Property Managers on Section 20 works as well as conducting regular site inspections across various locations nationwide.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Organising and overseeing all Section 20 works including the preparation of schedules of work, contract administration, defect diagnosis and report writing.

• Management of external professional consultants and contractors.

• Project managing all works updating Property Managers regularly.

• Effectively managing budgets and completing projects on time.

Professional skills and accreditation:

• High level computer skills, particularly Excel

• Previous experience necessary

• RICS qualified essential

Salary: £50,000.00 - £60,000.00

How to apply

Working with us at Gateway

We aim to be the employer of choice for talented, enterprising people.

At the Gateway Group, you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role, and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. You’ll find Gateway a positive, welcoming, social place.

You’ll be part of a team of committed people who look to support each other and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide and the highest standard of customer service. We encourage diversity among our employees and respect each other. If you share our values, join us and grow with us.

Applying at Gateway

Post your CV

HR Department

Gateway Group Services Ltd

Gateway House

10 Coopers Way

Southend-on-Sea

Essex SS2 5TE

Applying by email

You can also send us your details by email. Please make sure you include the position you’re applying for in the subject heading of your email.

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Send to careers@gatewayplc.co.uk

Gateway Careers

Current
opportunities

Paralegal

Leigh-on-Sea

How to apply

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Leigh-on-Sea

How to apply

Sales and Lettings Administrator

Southend-on-Sea

How to apply

Cleaner/Gardener

Southend-on-Sea

How to apply

Chartered Surveyor

Leigh-on-Sea

How to apply