Careers

Gateway Careers

Join and grow with the Gateway Group

Current
opportunities

As we continue to grow, we are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated team player to join us as at our office in Southend, 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, Essex
Hours: 9:00am to 5:30pm 5 day per week
Salary: Competitive with an annual review
Annual leave: 23 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension plan, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship, RHS membership

How to apply

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

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: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm
Salary: Competitive with an annual review
Annual leave: 23 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension plan, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

How to apply

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 maintaining communal areas across residential developments in Southend, it’s surrounding areas and London, 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

Essentials for the Role

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)

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.

The Perks You’ll Love:

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

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

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 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

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