Your role will be focused on creating engaging written content and managing social media for both inhouse and client projects.

About the company

Place North is a publishing house, producing three business publications for property professionals focusing on regions in the North: Place North West, Place North East and Place Yorkshire.

Our three digital publications are read by 300,000 engaged property professionals each month. As well as our online platforms and products, we hold popular events for the property industry, including conferences and socials attended by 100-700 people each.

Place is proud to be an employee-owned business, meaning staff have influence in the direction of the business and can benefit from income tax-free annual bonuses based on the performance of the business.

You would be joining a fast-paced operation where we are constantly striving to improve ourselves as individuals and as a media business.

About you

This role would suit an enthusiastic self-starter with experience in writing copy, social media, designing online campaigns and liaising with clients.

You will have a positive attitude, strong creative and communication skills and an aptitude for problem-solving.

A passion for the written word and extremely strong attention to detail are a must.

Based within the production team, but working with all the departments, your focus will be around written content.

Types of content you will be working on include market commentary, event promotions, social media posts, marketing materials, as well as working with our expert authors on our Insight platform to help them create impactful articles.

This role would suit someone with a background in written communications, such as journalism, PR, content production and marketing.

You will be based in our Manchester office for at least three days a week but can work from where you would like for two days a week, depending on the work that is booked in.

Responsibilities

• Manage the publications’ social media channels – promote sales opportunities, drive subscription and ensure consistent tone and joined-up message throughout different departments
• Managing client advertorial content – liaising with editorial team to ensure paid-for articles are high quality and managing client expectations
• Planning, designing and delivering online campaigns including direct email marketing and website advertising
• Some design work on banner adverts, flyers, event banners, exhibition stands
• Account management – working closely with clients to ensure they are happy and their objectives are met
• Use Google Analytics and other analytical software to assess the success of projects and produce client campaign reports
• Represent the business and grow your network at events and conferences
• Video production skills are an advantage – our team produce inhouse and client videos, including promotional videos, interviews and vox pops

Qualities and experience

• Excellent written and verbal English
• Able to produce engaging copy to a brief and under pressure
• Very strong eye for detail
• Comfortable working with people
• Experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong understanding and interest in social media
• Experience of working in a busy office environment
• Proficiency with creative software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• Experience of delivering video an advantage
• Experience of delivering podcasts is an advantage

Excellent package including:

• Salary dependant on experience, circa £27,000 – £30,000
• 24 days holiday including 3 days off at Christmas, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working possible
• Travel to work subsidy up to £1,000 a year
• Company matching pension scheme
• Company performance bonus
• Mobile phone covered
• Employee-owned business – benefit from influence in the business’s direction and income tax-free bonuses depending on the company’s performance. Note that employee-ownership does not require any financial contribution from you

Working hours are 8/8.30 – 4/4.30, Monday to Friday, with additional hours required as necessary for projects and events.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter, along with examples of content you have produced to kirsty@placenorth.co.uk

Place North West is a diverse equal opportunities employer.

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Place North West is a well-known and respected in the property community for delivering top quality news and events. We recently launched two additional titles, Place Yorkshire and Place North East, to become the voice of property in the North.

Our events range from roundtables and private dinners to conferences and large social events, attracting business professionals from across the globe.

This is a fantastic and diverse role for an enthusiastic and energetic events professional to work on an exciting range of projects.

You will be joining a small and friendly team, with a passion for delivering quality content and events.

The role

You will assist in delivering in-person events, from conferences to large evening events including the popular 750-person Place Party.

You will be involved in all stages of event planning and delivery, making this a perfect opportunity to gain event experience in a business-to-business environment.

You will work closely with the editorial and commercial teams to ensure plans are integrated and delivered within budget, on time and to the highest standard.

Responsibilities include:

• Delegate management and handling general event queries
• Assisting with all pre-event logistics and administration
• Communicating with sponsors and speakers
• Working with suppliers eg venues, audio-visual companies, photographers
• Provide support onsite for live events, including set-up, managing the registration desk and de-rigging
• Assisting with marketing and event promotion to drive ticket sales, including social media and working with the production team on marketing material
• Representing the business at various industry networking events
• Maintaining databases including speaker and sales databases
• Updating the event app
• Ordering event and office supplies where needed
• Ad hoc tasks required by the business

The person

We are looking for someone with ambition, drive and a positive attitude, who is able to work to tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy. The successful candidate will have a high level of pride in their work and will always be looking to improve.

Skills and experience required

• Graduate with a 2:1 or a 1st degree
• Practical event experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Organisation, time management skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Team player but able to work independently
• Good analytical skills for campaign monitoring and conducting post-event marketing analysis
• Flexibility, as evening work and early morning work will be required to deliver events

The package and benefits

• £20,000 – £22,000 salary per annum, dependant on experience
• 24 days holiday including 3 days off at Christmas, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working possible
• Travel to work subsidy up to £1,000 a year
• Company matching pension scheme
• Company performance bonus
• Mobile phone covered
• Employee-owned business – benefit from influence in the business’s direction and income tax-free bonuses depending on the company’s performance. Note that employee-ownership does not require any financial contribution from you

Working hours are 8/8.30 – 4/4.30, Monday to Friday, with additional hours required as necessary for events.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to laura@placenorth.co.uk

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The Opportunity

The company is a global leader within their sector, providing services into numerous markets across the UK and Worldwide that requires a Commercial Property Manager (In-House) to both strengthen and take forward its’ property estates and estate services.

Reporting to the Head of Property you will manage and oversee the Estate Management throughout the UK, ensuring functionality, comfort, safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Your key duties will include:

• Manage specific elements of the company’s property supply chain, including, professional Real Estate Advisors, Agents, Landlords and Solicitors.
• Provide advice on property acquisitions and disposals, and Landlord/Tenant issues.
• Manage and oversee the data administration and reporting in relation to our intelligent real estate and facilities management software, providing sufficiency on capital projects, lease administration and accounting.
• Build and manage strong relationships with key stakeholders and their teams by providing reliable, accurate and professionally-sound property advice.
• Manage reporting, resources, planning, forecasting, and monitoring against budget to inform decision making.

You will be provided with everything you need to ensure that you are equipped for success including training and personal development needs and support to further your career and future aspirations.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification or professional experience)
• A high degree of Estates / Portfolio Management experience
• High level of computers and data management experience, is essential
• An open and collaborative style of management
• Understanding and commitment to transformational change
• Standards for excellent customer service

Salary and Benefits include:

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum D.O.E.
• Car allowance: £6,000 per annum
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension:  6% employer 6% employee contributions.
• Life assurance: 2x annual salary
• Private medical insurance: Self & Partner
• 25 days holiday + buy/sell up to 5 days per annum
• A generous retail discount scheme
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle to work scheme, and more

To apply for this position, please contact Andrew Kingsley on 07879 413 765 or email a copy of your latest CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk quoting the position and reference AK1503391 for this role.

Kingsley is a leading Property & Built Environment Recruitment Consultancy, providing across all levels of seniority, throughout the Northwest and beyond. Our directors hold a true mix of time-served surveying experience and high-level Professional Recruitment, which sets us apart from our competitors.

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You will be working within a dynamic team of property professionals and will be responsible for a portfolio of residential properties, all of which are high end lets located in central Manchester/Salford. Our client is offering a hybrid role, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

We are looking for a highly professional candidate, with exceptional customer service skills. The role will involve:

• First point of contact for all landlord and tenant enquiries
• Arranging maintenance with contractors
• Carrying out inspections and assessing work on site
• Rent renewals
• Deposit release
• Referencing tenants
• Managing rental arrears
• Negotiating and revising costs
• Issuing section notices
• Producing KPI reports
• Managing relationships with landlords
• Providing an exceptional level of service

Our client is looking for a highly organised candidate who can service an extremely busy, high-end portfolio and has the ability to deal with high pressure situations in a professional manner. You must have experience within residential property management to be considered for this role, you must also possess strong client relationship management skills.

Our client is offering a generous basic salary of £22 – £25K plus bonuses with an guaranteed OTE of £30k – £32k.

This is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed. Please send your CV to Rachael Gray to be considered for the role.

Clifton Gray is a specialist property recruitment company. We specialise in placing property professionals within architecture, residential property, and commercial property, from entry level through to senior appointments.

If you are currently working within the property sector, and you would like to hear more about current opportunities, please get in touch

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Our clients are blue-chip, multi-disciplinary property consultancies, with well established Regional, National & International Residential Teams. We have several vacancies for Residential Valuation Surveyors across Senior, Associate and/or Director level, for the whole of the North West region.

These are exciting opportunities to join and lead one of the largest residential teams in the North. Our clients’ teams provide a comprehensive residential offering to their clients, including but not limited to Agency, Valuation, Viability, Consultancy, Student Accommodation and Private Rented Sector, and the team continues to advise on some of the most exciting and advanced residential transactions throughout the North/North West.

Role Profile:

• To work within and/or lead the Residential Valuation team in providing professional residential advice and services throughout the North West market.
• Provide and/or lead on the provision of a full range of residential consultancy and valuation advice to a wide range of key existing clients in support of instructions managed by the Surveyors, Associate Directors and Directors.
• Working alongside the Development Consultancy and Planning teams in the North West office.
• Manage and contribute to team fees, billing and profit targets

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the team plan to develop the clients’ portfolio
• Prime client interface on projects i.e. update clients on progress, respond to queries, provide strategic advice
• Continue and enhance the team profile throughout the market
• Overlook and assist Associate Directors & Directors by contributing to client presentations, bids and pitches
• Identifies key technical issues/ problems in transactions and offers appropriate solutions
• Oversee and support delivery of client assignments, i.e. in the preparation and processing of technical/valuation information
• Work collaboratively with the team to generate new instructions and pool expertise within the team
• Proactively identify new business and revenue opportunities with new and existing clients
• Manage & liaise with internal teams and external consultants to provide a full client service
• Gather and act on client feedback
• Identifies opportunities to cross-sell when discussing a client’s requirements
• Manage team budgets and billing
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships
• Seek to exceed team turnover target
• Engage with team members and understand what other teams engage in and maintain

Knowledge & Experience:

• General Practice background for either a Corporate, Public Sector or Private practice
• Experience of working in a large practice and/or corporate environment
• Possess a strong contact base
• Experience of managing and successfully leading team
• Rounded experience of residential surveying consultancy and viability skills
• An understanding of business development and client relationship management
• Experience in networking and building relationships internally and externally
• A level of experience selling successfully to clients
• Demonstrable technical competence in areas relevant to role such as Circle / Argus, residual analysis planning viability analysis and PRS
• Demonstrable understanding of market and local knowledge
• Knowledge of the wider residential sector
• Financial awareness of yields, band rates, mortgage rates and availability of mortgages
• Business and report writing experience
• Detailed knowledge of current legislation and case law relevant to role
• IT skills (MS Word Advanced, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet)
• IT industry specific packages (i.e. Circle / Argus, Developer, Grail, etc)

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Excellent command of written / verbal English
• Team player & Team leader
• Selling, negotiation, presentation and marketing skills
• Commercial awareness skills
• Coaching skills
• Good communicator
• Time management

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree level qualification
• MRICS/FRICS qualification

My client offers real scope for career development for a dedicated, professional and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wants to join one of the true international market leaders.

To apply for this position, then please email your CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk or call Andrew Kingsley on 07879 413 765 for further information.

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Working Hours: Up to 36 hours per week, worked flexibly

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 19th September 2023, 23:59

Location: Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5AW

About us

Salford City Council is very pleased to be offering the opportunity to work within its Planning Service as its Heritage Commission Coordinator.

Salford is a city with a rich heritage which is a source of local pride to many in its communities and contributing to the city’s character and identity. Heritage needs support to remain in a good condition, including investment in its fabric and imagination in its use. Salford City Council is committed to establishing a Salford Heritage Commission, which would work to find innovative opportunities to secure and restore the city’s important heritage. The Heritage Commission would have the aim of giving a sustainable future top the city’s heritage, building upon and reinforcing the city council’s wider aims and aspirations for placemaking and heritage.

About the role

The role will have report to the Head of Planning, but will work across the city council’s development activity and with its partners.

The Heritage Commission Coordinator would be the key role to set up and manage the operation of the Heritage Commission. This role would be responsible for convening the Heritage Commission, developing its terms of reference and work programme, and collaborating with a wide range of partners to achieve outcomes. The role-holder would have a prominent position in Salford’s heritage network, and would engage with partners from the public, private and community sector.

About you

Your style and approach will reflect our values.

We’re looking for someone who will be enthusiastic about the city and its heritage for this post. You should have experience engaging and negotiating with a broad range of partners to secure commitment to outcomes, and be familiar with the process of identifying and accessing opportunities for funding from a wide range of sources.

You should have experience and expertise in managing and delivering projects. You should be happy working with initiative and be able to find novel approaches to overcome challenges. You should be enthusiastic about and interested in built heritage, but a formal qualification in this area is not a requirement for the role.

To apply and for more information, please go to https://www.greater.jobs/search-and-apply/job-details/SF-82718/

If you would like to discuss the role informally first, please contact James Shuttleworth on 07773 009 862 or james.shuttleworth@salford.gov.uk

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Our client is a National Property Company that is looking to appoint an Asset Manager to its’ Real Estate team, based out of Manchester which offers generous hybrid working.

As an Asset Manager, you will be responsible for both maintaining and maximising the value of the company’s property portfolio through proactive asset enhancement opportunities including but not limited to lettings, lease re-gearing/renewals including tenant relocations, and undertaking improvement projects including refurbishments, extensions, or redevelopments.

Key pre-requisites & experience includes:

• Ability to undertake all aspects of Asset Management
• Customer Service
• Collaboration / Communication
• Financial Budget Management
• Governance / Compliance
• Leadership Qualities
• Good Communication Skills.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering to objectives and business targets.
• Strong knowledge of property legislation (L & T Act etc.)
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Property Management, Valuation and Property Data Systems.
• RICS (or AssocRICS) or working towards membership.
• Full and clean UK Driving licence – essential.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: circa £60,000+ per annum (DOE)
• Generous Car allowance
• Electric Car Scheme option
• Share Incentive Plan
• Discretionary Bonus scheme
• 25 days’ holiday
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service
• Free On-site parking
• Professional Subscriptions paid.
• And more….

Client-Side Asset Management opportunities of this magnitude do not arise too often, so if you are looking to make a successful career change within client-side role, then this role is worthy of consideration.

To receive a full copy of the job specification and confirmation of our client’s identity, please contact Andrew Kingsley MRICS on 07879 413 765 or andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk or email a copy of your latest CV to quoting the position and reference for this role.

Ref: AK1554602

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This well-established consultancy is seeking to recruit a graduate building surveyor (with some industry experience), who is keen to move into a multi-faceted building consultancy role. Our client is offering the opportunity of APC support to become chartered within 2 years of service.

This is a unique opportunity to join a consultancy who can provide you with extensive experience within all areas of a traditional BS role including; contract administration, project planning, dilapidations and party wall advice.

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and tenacious graduate building surveyor, who is willing to go the extra mile to learn the trade and with ambitions to progress once RICS qualified. We are looking for a real estate graduate with around 12 months industry experience within a BS environment.

Package will include a basic salary of circa £30,0000, plus a company car, bonuses and the opportunity to progress when you become a chartered BS. The role will involve travelling to various clients across the UK, so you must have a driving licence and be happy to do some overnight stays. (all expenses included).

Please get in touch today if you are a recent graduate building surveyor seeking a rewarding role like this in Liverpool.

To apply for this position, email your CV to rachael@cliftongray.co.uk.

Clifton Gray is a specialist property recruitment company. We specialise in placing property professionals within architecture, residential property, and commercial property, from entry level through to senior appointments.

If you are currently working within the property sector, and you would like to hear more about how Clifton Gray can guide you through your next career move, please get in touch.

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They have an opportunity for a mortgage case management agent, to support a team of mortgage advisers within their busy office. You will act as a key support for the processing of mortgage applications, managing a busy case load and being responsible for collating the required documentation to ensure the smooth processing of the mortgage.

This role is extremely customer service focussed and therefore you should be confident when dealing with internal and external clients, able to chase outstanding information in a timely manner, acting as the customers first point of contact throughout the process. You will liaise with solicitors, banks and mortgage companies, ensuring that deadlines are adhered to and client expectations are met, manging and resolving any complications along the way.

This role is extremely fast paced, with deadlines to be met on a daily basis. You will be tasked with managing multiple cases, so we are looking for a multi tasker who is used to managing high volumes of clients and delivering an excellent service under pressure.

Due to the daily demands of this position we are looking for a candidate who has experience within the mortgage industry, either within a customer service or administrative capacity.

You should also possess exceptional attention to detail, the ability to work to targets and KPI’s, a professional telephone manner and excellent organisation skills.

This role offers a highly competitive salary of £25-27k plus bonuses, additional rewards and plenty of opportunity for career progression.

To apply for this exciting case management opportunity on the Wirral please attach your current CV for consideration.

Clifton Gray is a specialist property recruitment company. We specialise in placing property professionals within architecture, residential property, and commercial property, from entry level through to senior appointments.

If you are currently working within the property sector, and you would like to hear more about how Clifton Gray can guide you through your next career move, please get in touch.

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Overall Purpose of Job

Our client is a multi-disciplinary surveying consultancy and has a strong and well-established Property/Asset Management Department both nationally and in their Leeds office.

This is a permanent position within a busy, well experienced and friendly team and you will be MRICS qualified with several years post qualified Property Management experience and be keen to be involved and gain exposure to divisional and company-wide initiatives, promoting the company brand and the Property Management Division.

You must demonstrate high levels of self-motivation and drive, whilst also building on property management experience gained to date, in order to become a long-term property specialist within the division.

ROLE

• Take a “hands on” proactive role in property management
• Ensure tenant arrears are proactively managed in conjunction with the central credit control team
• Dealing with tenant and client queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Draft, review and approve service charge budgets
• Review service charge cash flow and budget regularly
• Service charge reconciliations
• Invoice approval and ensuring correct coding of expenditure in line with the budgets
• Carry out regular property inspections
• Liaise with the building managers and regional facilities managers to ensure that buildings are well maintained at all times
• Ensure accurate client reports are prepared to the correct specifications and issued to clients in accordance with agreed timescales, subject to approval by line manager as required
• Be responsible for preparing in advance for client meetings, recording minutes of those meetings and carrying out any actions arising.
• Reading and summarising of leases and ensure accurate data is maintained on the property management systems and to regularly check, update and audit the accuracy of the data
• Advance reporting for critical lease event dates such as reviews, lease expiries and break options.
• Trade and footfall reporting
• Identification and implementation of new initiatives relating to property management
• Identify opportunities for providing additional services to clients
• Identify and progress opportunities for cross selling activities
• Building strong working relationship with existing clients
• Identify and progress opportunities for new business generation.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the surveyor may be required to carry out other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

THE INDIVIDUAL

• MRICS Qualified
• Experience in all aspects of property management Skills and Knowledge
• Experience of working within Industrial Estates will be advantageous
• Possesses vision and is able to develop complex strategies and solutions
• Excellent relationship builder with ability to generate new business
• Focussed: commits to challenging goals and delivers consistently against these
• Cost management: financial and commercial acumen with excellent planning, budgeting and operational reporting skills
• Continuous improvement: delivers efficiency in addition to effectiveness
• Self-starter, who relishes challenges and strives for the best
• Strong team player: builds relationships and consults with others, quickly establishes trust and credibility
• Robust and prepared to lead from the front
• Diplomatic and challenging with the ability to influence others
• Confident with a positive outlook
• Strong decision maker who gives assurance
• Ethical with strong integrity
• Someone who has innate curiosity and is eager to experiment and push the boundaries of what is possible
• Excellent IT, problem solving, analytical, negotiation, interpersonal and managerial skills
• Full driving licence

My client offers real scope for career development for a dedicated, professional and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wants to join one of the market leaders.

To apply for this position then please email your CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk or call Andrew Kingsley at Kingsley on 07879 413 765 for further information.

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Background

Our clients are well-respected and highly successful consultancies, and they are seeking experienced, enthusiastic and MRICS Qualified Rating Surveyors – Senior, Associate and Director level, to join their Manchester offices. The roles predominantly cover the whole Northwest market and where necessary, working in conjunction with other regional offices.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the team plan to develop a client portfolio
• Maintain client relationships and act as liaison with clients on specific projects
• Support the team profile in the market
• Ensure professional advice is provided thoroughly, accurately and within set deadlines
• Deliver activities and projects within client expectations (e.g. time, quality)
• Work collaboratively to generate new instructions and pool expertise within the team
• Develop internal and external network for business pipeline/opportunities.
• Consult internally and externally to help identify optimum solutions for clients

Knowledge & Experience:

• General practice background for either a corporate, public sector or private practice (for more senior roles)
• Experience of working in a large practice and/or corporate environment could be advantageous
• Rounded experience of general surveying skills – not restricted to a narrow practice area
• An understanding of business development and client relationship management
• Demonstrable technical competence in areas relevant to role
• Demonstrable understanding of market and local knowledge
• Business and report writing experience

Person Specification/Requirements

• MRICS qualified and Registered Valuer preferable.
• 3-5 years’ post qualification experience.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, enabling the development of good relationships with both clients and colleagues.
• Highly numerate with the ability to grasp complex investment scenarios.
• Organised, focused and high attention to detail.
• Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work in fast paced dynamic environment.
• Passionate about the residential sector.
• Residential investment experience preferable but not essential.
• Role could suit a numerate surveyor looking to move from a commercial property background.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications:

• Degree level qualification
• Chartered Surveyor – MRICS

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 to £75,000 per annum (D.O.E.)
• Car allowance (tbc)
• Performance related staff profit share scheme
• min. 26 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays and days at Christmas and New Year
• Pension scheme membership (after initial probationary period)
• Life/Accident Insurance
• Private Medical Cover
• And more…..

Our clients offer real scope for career development for dedicated, professional and enthusiastic individuals with a strong work ethic who wants to join true market leaders.

If you wish to apply for this position, please email your CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk or call Andrew Kingsley on 07879 413 765 for further information.

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Summary:

• The role involves leading a team of Building Surveyors
• The company is a thriving and entrepreneurial property consultancy
• This position holds a strategic role within the Manchester office, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to progress

Description:

• The company is seeking an Associate/Associate Director Designate to lead the building surveying consultancy as part of their strategic investment plan.
• The company is well-regarded in various sectors and aims to excel in both new and existing markets.
• The ideal candidate should have experience in delivering professional and project-related assignments.
• The role offers the opportunity to manage your own practice, build and lead a team, and establish a strong market presence.

Requirements;

• You will ideally be MRICS Qualified
• Building Surveying degree
• Clean drivers’ licence
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of a busy office environment

If you’re interested in applying for this position or learning more about it, you can contact Caroline Kingsley at 07768 381 831 or send a copy of your CV to caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk

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Our client is a fast growing investment sales property company, with a huge market presence in the middle east. After growing from strength and strength, they are now expanding their dynamic sales team, based in their new swanky office in central Manchester.

Working within their highly successful sales team, you will be responsible for selling off plan investment properties, to clients in the UK and globally. Our client has an impressive portfolio of UK based stock and with an average unit commission of £3000 – £4000k, they can offer what is probably the most lucrative commission in the current market.

Other perks of the role include hybrid working, advanced sales training and the opportunity to work abroad (only if you want to!).

Due to consistent growth and expansion plans for the future, they are looking for an exceptional sales-person who is a confident negotiator and can build relationships with new and existing investment clients. This is a fast paced, target driven role and we are looking for high achievers who can succeed within a highly competitive investment sales market.

Offering a basic salary of £27-£30k, with a very realistic OTE of £150,000, plus additional rewards, incentives and career progression opportunities.

To be considered for this incredible investment sales opportunity, please send your CV or contact me for an initial discussion in confidence.

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The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, we are actively seeking a new recruit to join our clients’ real estate practice as an Office Agency Surveyor.

Based out of Manchester city centre, our clients cover a large geographical northwest area including but not limited to central Manchester, Salford, Cheshire and Warrington, and have a long-standing client base including some of the most established commercial property businesses in the region, as well as occupier clients.

The Role:

As Senior Office Agency Surveyor, you shall undertake the following duties:

• Field and respond to enquiries.
• Arrange and conduct viewings.
• Prepare and negotiate Heads of Terms to achieve the desired outcomes for clients.
• Liaise with clients regularly with market and enquiry updates.
• Prepare for and attend any recurring client meetings.
• Take on sole responsibility for a number of schemes.
• Win new instructions, take them to market, and lease the space!
• Assist in ensuring current availability and company website is up to date to present properties in the best possible light.
• Seek out new instructions from both Landlord and Tenant side.
• Support colleagues in the business in any other relevant duties.

This will be a very active role, across all size of accommodation and being a results focused business so many Landlord and Tenant clients   return to this exceptional practice.

You will have responsibility for your own work and the chance to seek out your own opportunities for new business.

There will be the ability to work remotely –  our client understands that there is a world outside of work so respect that from time to time, its’ employees may need to work a little more flexibly and will be given their trust to do so.

The ideal candidate would:

• Have some experience of working in a similar role.
• Be familiar with the Office sector.
• Results focused.
• Have the ability to work independently.
• Be looking to progress to the next level in their career.
• Full driving licence.

Remuneration includes:

• Basic Salary of circa £30,00 to £40,000+ (D.O.E.)
• Car Allowance (D.O.E.)
• Generous holidays
• Pension
• Staff Profit Share
• Private Healthcare
• And more…

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to join and lead within this specialist and successful team. You should be commercially focused, have an excellent track record of delivery and be happy working both independently and as part of the team.

My client offers genuine career progression (all the way up to Director level) for a dedicated, professional, and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wants to join one of the market leaders.

If you wish to apply for this position, please contact or email your CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk or call Andrew Kingsley in confidence on 07879 413 765 for further information.

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We are seeking a committed, commercially minded and ambitious planner / senior planner to support our continued growth.

We believe that planning is a stimulating and intellectually challenging profession.  We want someone who shares this view and can think creatively about the planning process and the business of planning.

Day-to-day work will partly be undertaken within the office and partly via home-working, with site visits and meetings to be attended as required. The majority of the Practice’s work is within the Northwest of England (and particularly Greater Manchester), but the firm does advise on projects throughout the UK. The company has embraced the use of virtual meetings, but also still values in-person contact and meetings, therefore work will primarily be a mixture of home and office working.

The role:

• Preparing applications (including planning, listed building consent, advertisement consent) and undertake planning appeals for all types of projects.
• Preparing and submitting documents required in support of a planning application; including Planning Statements, Heritage Statements and Statements of Community Involvement.
• Providing quality professional planning, development and heritage advice.
• Ability to work with a range of professionals within the planning and development sector.
• Maintaining an up to date knowledge of market forces, changes to planning legislation and local and national policy.
• Undertaking other office duties relevant to the post and business.

Person specification:

• Full RTPI membership and a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Experience in dealing with major development projects across multiple sectors.
• A track record of negotiating complex applications through to approval and of delivering permissions on appeal will be essential.
• An ability to lead on a variety of projects, provide a professional service to clients and secure new commissions.
• Excellent written, presentation, communication and client care skills will be essential.
• Full driving license and access to a car would be beneficial.

In return we can offer:

• A competitive salary.
• A pension, health and life assurance.
• An opportunity for career progression.
• A modern and attractive work environment in close proximity to Deansgate.
• An opportunity to work on interesting and challenging development projects across the North West and beyond.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Further details about the position and our practice are available from our web site:

https://www.paulbutlerassociates.co.uk/planning-consultant/

Please send your CV and covering letter to Julian Austin at pba@paulbutlerassociates.co.uk by 25^th August 2023 quoting that you saw the ad on Place North West.

If you require further information or for an informal chat about this post please contact Julian at the above address.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

Strictly no agencies please.

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We’re recruiting for a confident individual to join a new social value consultancy team. You’ll be able to explain social value in a simple and understandable way, but also be able to get into the details of the National TOM’s to measure social value outputs.

Are you the right person for this role?

We need someone with a drive to make a real positive impact, and a desire to use their skills and knowledge to help create social value.

We’re looking for an experienced Social Value/CSR/Bid Writer to join our team. Someone who is confident in advising on how to go about Social Value and can communicate effectively with external stakeholders to deliver training and workshops both in person and via Microsoft Teams.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about social value and sustainability and has a genuine interest in creating positive impact. Someone who can look at things from different angles and come up with multiple solutions/ideas. Most of all, a person with a can-do attitude!

If this sounds like you or someone you know, please get in touch! #SocialValue #CSR #BidWriting

Contact Caroline on 07768381831 OR email caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk with a copy of your latest CV

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Our client is a National Property Company that is looking to appoint an Asset Manager to its’ Real Estate team, based out of Manchester.

As an Asset Manager, you will be responsible for both maintaining and maximising the value of the company’s property portfolio through proactive asset enhancement opportunities including but not limited to lettings, lease re-gearing/renewals including tenant relocations, and undertaking improvement projects including refurbishments, extensions, or redevelopments.

Key pre-requisites & experience includes:

• Ability to undertake all aspects of Asset Management
• Customer Service
• Collaboration / Communication
• Financial Budget Management
• Governance / Compliance
• Leadership Qualities
• Good Communication Skills.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering to objectives and business targets.
• Strong knowledge of property legislation (L & T Act etc.)
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Property Management, Valuation and Property Data Systems.
• RICS (or AssocRICS) or working towards membership.
• Full and clean UK Driving licence – essential.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: circa £60,000+ per annum (DOE)
• Generous Car allowance
• Electric Car Scheme option
• Share Incentive Plan
• Discretionary Bonus scheme
• 25 days’ holiday
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service
• Free On-site parking
• Professional Subscriptions paid.
• And more….

Client-Side Asset Management opportunities of this magnitude do not arise too often, so if you are looking to make a successful career change within client-side role, then this role is worthy of consideration.

To receive a full copy of the job specification and confirmation of our client’s identity, please contact Andrew Kingsley MRICS on 07879 413 765 or andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk or email a copy of your latest CV to quoting the position and reference for this role.

Ref: AK1554602

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Salary

£50,000-60,000 per annum permanent full-time, plus benefits and pension

The Opportunity

We are proud to be working with several housing associations, local authorities, and developers on a range of differing projects.  With a strong pipeline of mixed-use, public realm and residential developments, we are committed to delivering outstanding results for our clients and partners.   Our projects range from £2m through to a typical value of £20m and everything else in between.

This role requires an ambitious and driven candidate who will be an integral part of the Project Management team, playing a key role in the delivery of projects from inception through to completion.  The role not only offers excellent career progression opportunities within the business but also an opportunity to grow quickly into a management role for those who are looking to fast-track their career.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be instrumental in leading and overseeing the successful delivery of our public realm, residential, and town centre projects. Working closely with the Development team and Joint Venture (JV) partners, you will contribute to town centre master planning initiatives, shaping the vision, and executing projects to achieve our client’s objectives. With your expertise in managing complex schemes and your ability to collaborate effectively, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business, grow and share in the success that this brings and grow with the role.

We are not the typical consultancy with a glass ceiling and complex structure, we have a clear vision and plan for growth, with like-minded individuals all pulling in the same direction.

The Person

We want like-minded people to be part of our long-term sustainable growth and have a fantastic opportunity within our Manchester office for a talented and ambitious Project Manager.

We want you to use your ambition and initiative to help us complete projects professionally and efficiently while meeting the needs of our clients.

The role is based in Manchester, working out of the Group Head Office in Radcliffe – M26 ZZS and our city centre office on Silk Street M4 6BJ with the opportunity to occasionally work from our offices across the UK however the projects we work on are local to the North West.

Core skills required:

• Proven experience in successfully managing and delivering residential and non-residential development projects within a construction consultancy.
• Knowledge of town centre master planning and the ability to manage residential, commercial, and Public Realm projects seamlessly.
• Knowledge and experience of procuring consultants, contractors and forming project teams at the outset of projects.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and empower others to achieve project goals.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to think strategically and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A results-oriented mindset, dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes and exceeding client expectations.

You will also play your part in the wider company by helping us achieve the clear vision we have for our future.

About Us

Established over 20 years ago, The LK Group project manages a diverse and exciting portfolio of new build, refurbishment, public realm and town centre projects for various clients and sectors.

The LK Group is part of a wider consultancy that designs and delivers geoenvironmental engineering, ground investigation, flood risk and SuDS assessments and land remediation services across the UK.  Our long-term success is driven by our vision to be an employer of choice and a great company to do business with.

We respect our people so promote personal and professional development, encourage initiative and listen to your ideas, allowing you to progress as the business grows. With a professional, supportive and inclusive culture, we take pride in everything we do and aim to impress our clients.

We have a dedicated training programme that is leading the way in our industry to provide relevant and targeted training to develop your career.

A multi-award-winning organisation with over 50 team members and offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Swindon and Glasgow.

As part of our team, you will enjoy excellent benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Multi-office working
• 24 days’ annual leave
• Additional leave for work anniversaries
• Buy or sell holidays
• Training and staff development hub
• Inclusion in staff working groups that shape the way our business operates
• Free access to BUPA Employee Assistance programme
• Charity days
• Great nights out and social events
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Free Parking
• Electric car scheme

More

The LK Group is an equal opportunity employer and we are proud to declare that women currently represent 50% of our workforce.

We are only able to employ people who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Apply here quoting that you saw the job on Place North West.

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Reporting to the COO & Board of Directors, your role is to lead and grow a healthcare property management business, to become a scalable, profitable operating company.

You will be responsible for operations management, property management, growth strategy and execution within the context of the Group marketing framework, creating systems and implementing processes as appropriate. This is a new an exciting role within this Group, where you will play a key part.

Knowledge & experience

Essential

• Experience within the healthcare sector
• Proven achievement in a senior management role reporting directly to, or as part of the Board.
• Experienced in business planning and business growth
• Knowledge of property and estate management.
• Healthcare estate guidance
• Strong team management experience

Desirable

• Understanding of LIFT
• Working understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation and guidance.
• Property development & estate strategy experience
• Development of business strategy
• Business development experience
• Administration of FM contracts
• Administration of construction contracts
• Proven achievement in business development

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work independently but take instruction when required
• Commercially astute
• Sound understanding and reporting of key business metrics.
• Ability to develop a strong team ethos and culture in line with Group values
• Skilled communicator
• Organised and thorough in approach

To apply for this role, or to find out more, please contact Caroline Kingsley. All enquiries will be in the strictest of confidence.

07768381831

Caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk

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Candidates will be based in either South Manchester, the West Midlands or South Yorkshire

Are you an experienced Development Manager looking to take your career to the next level?

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our client in a senior role, to oversee the leasehold processes and new build developments within the healthcare sector. Our client is a well-established and respected organisation, offering a rewarding and stimulating environment with excellent benefits and career opportunities.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual looking to develop their career in an innovative and progressive organisation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team and make a lasting impact on the future of the healthcare sector.

The role will involve overseeing the leasehold process, from the initial agreement to the completion and handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are met and that the process runs smoothly and efficiently. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to develop and manage new build developments within the healthcare sector.

The successful candidate will possess:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of the leasehold process
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to develop budgets
• A sound understanding of the healthcare sector
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• A proactive approach and the ability to work to deadlines and targets

You will ideally be MRICS qualified.

If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging role, with excellent career progression potential and the opportunity to make a real difference, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our client is offering a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous bonus scheme. The successful candidate will enjoy a stimulating working environment, with plenty of opportunities to develop their skills and progress their career.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV to carioline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk. Should you have ay questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on 07768381831.

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