Careers at Gateway

As we continue to grow, we are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Branch Manager to join us as at our office in Eastwood, Leigh-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

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

We are transforming our Estate Agency service into a nationwide business and are seeking an ambitious Branch Manager to spearhead our growth.

You will drive the business forward with your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

You can effortlessly build trusting relationships whilst working towards ambitious sales targets.

Managing an expanding team, you are a natural-born leader who inspires others with your 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 Branch Manager, or a Senior Negotiator ready to take the next step into an exciting new role
• A full, clean driving license

Job location: Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
Salary: Competitive withan 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

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 plan, 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 Guildford 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: Guildford, Surrey
Hours: Monday to Friday, including some early starts
Annual leave: 20 days plus bank holidays
Extras: Company pension plan, company membership programmes, employee referral incentive, seasonal company events, training and relevant qualification sponsorship

As we continue to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as an Insurance Technician, based in our Head Office at 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

As an Insurance Technician within AIS, your role will be hands-on, supporting the efficiency of claims processes and technical operations, playing a crucial role in delivering exceptional service and contributing to the success of the wider organisation.

Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Assisting in preparing, issuing, and maintaining insurance policies and related documentation
• Updating and maintaining records of policy terms, renewals, and endorsements
• Responding to client enquiries and providing administrative support to senior team members
• Helping process claims by gathering and organising necessary documentation
• Inputting and reviewing insurance details in the company’s database
• Ensuring all documentation and processes adhere to industry regulations
• Preparing routine reports and summaries related to policies, claims, or operations

What You Need

• Flexibility for Saturday work, depending on the needs of the business
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in IT
• Excellent numerical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• 6 months to 1 year of insurance experience (preferably property insurance)

Job location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm
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

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Office Cleaner to join our friendly team at our Office in Leeds.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Hoovering carpets and floors
• Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, and surfaces
• Washing down walls, doors, and skirting boards
• Sweeping and mopping hard floors
• Empty office bins
• Cleaning office bathrooms to a high standard

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, able to work well independently and follow health and safety procedures at all times.

Previous cleaning experience in an office setting is desired.

Job Location: Morley, Leeds
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00am – 10:30am

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Office Cleaner to join our friendly team at our Head Office in Southend-on-Sea.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Hoovering carpets and floors
• Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, and surfaces
• Washing down walls, doors, and skirting boards
• Sweeping and mopping hard floors
• Empty office bins
• Cleaning office bathrooms to a high standard

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, able to work well independently and follow health and safety procedures at all times.

Previous cleaning experience in an office setting is desired.

Job Location: Southend-on-Sea
Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

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: 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

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.