Careers at Gateway

As we continue to grow, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeper to join our busy Corporate Accounts team 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

Your role will include:

• Processing supplier and customer invoices, ensuring timely payments
• Completing bank and petty cash reconciliations
• Processing expense claims and month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments

The ideal candidate:

• Will have previous experience in Sage Accounting
• Be able to prioritise their workload effectively
• Possess a meticulous eye for detail
• Have previous bank reconciliation experience
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Have great written and verbal communication skills

What You Need

• Accounting qualification (full or part) ideally with a minimum requirement of AAT level 3 or equivalent
• Experience in Sage Accounting

Job location:   Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Schedule:        37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
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

Gateway Group is seeking an experienced Social Media Manager to support the continued growth of the Group, including property services, winery and vineyard business, restaurant and a professional motor racing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented marketing professional to work across a diverse range of brands, helping to develop engaging campaigns, strengthen brand presence, and create compelling content that connects with customers, partners, and audiences.

The Person

The successful candidate will support a wide range of marketing activities, helping to build brand awareness, engage audiences, and deliver creative campaigns across multiple platforms.

You will be a creative, proactive, and organised individual with a passion for marketing, communication, and storytelling. You will bring fresh ideas, manage tasks with attention to detail, and enjoy building strong relationships with customers, partners, and audiences.

This role will involve a mix of office-based marketing, content creation, event support, and extensive travel to promote the Group’s business interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of marketing campaigns across Gateway Group and its subsidiaries, including vineyard, hospitality, restaurant, and motorsport activities
• Create engaging content including photography, video, social media posts
• Manage social media platforms to increase engagement with customers, guests, fans, and brand partners
• Promote vineyard events, tastings, restaurant experiences, seasonal campaigns, and motorsport activities
• Capture and share behind-the-scenes content showcasing the brand story, products, teams, events, and customer experiences
• Support partnerships, sponsorships, collaborations, and influencer activity to increase brand awareness
• Monitor campaign performance, customer engagement, and industry trends to identify opportunities for growth
• Maintain consistent brand messaging while supporting marketing planning, scheduling, and administration across the Group

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for social media, creativity, and communication
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to produce engaging written and visual content
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Confident using social media platforms and digital tools
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with content creation, design tools, photography, or video editing would be essential

Job Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
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 seeking an experienced Regional Manager to lead our Northern Office, overseeing Surveying, Facilities Management, and Residential & Block Management operations. This role combines operational leadership with responsibility for regional growth and service expansion.

The Person
You are a confident and driven individual aligned to the Gateway brand. You are a strong communicator with a proven ability to deliver an excellent client and customer experience. You build relationships easily and have a proven track record of leadership and management. You bring commercial awareness, understand how to grow a residential‑focused service portfolio, and are comfortable identifying opportunities across developers, freeholders, RMCs, and professional partners.

The Role

As a Regional Manager, you will be responsible for leading all operational teams based in the Northern Office, ensuring high‑quality delivery across Surveying, Facilities Management, and Residential & Block Management. You will oversee performance, compliance, client relationships, and team development while working closely with internal departments. You will also support the expansion of the Northern Region by developing new relationships, nurturing leads, and progressing growth opportunities in partnership with the Chief Business Development Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Northern operational teams, including Surveying, Facilities, and Residential & Block Management
• Provide strategic oversight of all services delivered from the Northern Office
• Manage a diverse portfolio of residential and block developments, including new builds, purpose‑built, and converted properties
• Conduct site visits as required
• Produce and report departmental KPIs on a monthly basis
• Organise and attend client and resident meetings regularly, including AGMs and Directors’ meetings
• Ensure high standards of customer service are consistently delivered
• Oversee responses to customer complaints in line with company procedures
• Ensure Section 20 consultation processes are managed effectively where required
• Review inspection and health & safety reports and coordinate remedial actions
• Ensure compliance notices and improvement actions are appropriately managed
• Prepare and manage service charge budgets, year-end accounts, funding levels, reconciliations, and credit control
• Maintain awareness of industry developments, legislation, and best practice
• Work with the Chief Business Development Officer to progress regional growth opportunities
• Maintain oversight of new business leads, ensuring timely follow‑up and accurate reporting
• Represent the Northern Region at internal strategy meetings and contribute to group‑wide service development
• Build strong relationships with developers, clients, and professional partners to support the expansion of residential and facilities services

What We’re Looking For

• TP1 or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in residential and block management
• Experience overseeing multiple service lines (e.g., surveying, facilities, or operational residential services)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and confidence supporting regional growth activity
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and property management systems
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel as required

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 Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding areas, including, but not limited to:ot 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: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
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 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 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 skilled Fire Door and Maintenance Operative 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.

You will also support wider building maintenance tasks to help keep properties safe, secure, and well maintained.

Key responsibilities:

• Routine Fire Door inspections
• Compliance assessments
• Generating reports
• Inspecting and troubleshooting maintenance issues proactively
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health and safety guidelines

In addition, you will be required to conduct:

• Minor electrical repairs (e.g., changing light fittings, replacing sockets)
• Basic plumbing tasks such as fixing leaks and unblocking drains
• General carpentry, including repairing doors, locks, and skirting boards
• Painting and decorating communal areas as needed
• Basic plastering, filling cracks or holes in walls
• General repairs and upkeep of the buildings

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.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to regularly work at weekends when required
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required
• Professional and friendly approach at all times
• Adherence to health and safety procedures
• Initiative in identifying and addressing maintenance issues
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual tasks
• Willingness to travel to different locations nationwide
• A full, clean driving licence (essential for the role)

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance, handyman work, or a similar role (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs
• Knowledge of Building and Fire Safety regulations

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.

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

As we continue to grow, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Client Accountant to join our busy team.

The Client Accountant is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the accounting function for the company's clients. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial records, managing client relationships, and contributing to the strategic growth of the business.

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
Key responsibilities:

• Overseeing the Accounting Function: Managing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact for their accounting needs, and addressing any issues or concerns.
• Financial Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies, as well as implementing risk management strategies to mitigate financial risks.
• Financial Reporting: Ensure the integrity and timely delivery of internal and external financial reports including budgets and VAT reporting.
• Service Charge Accounting: Prepare, coordinate and finalise service charge accounts including liaising with auditors, directors and property owners.
• Ad-hoc Projects: Assist with financial integration of new sites, FTT preparation, ceased handovers and occasional out of the office client meetings.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a senior client or property accounting role
• Strong knowledge of property service charge accounting
• Familiarity with property management software (e.g., MRI, TRAMPS, Yardi, or similar)
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Applicants must be either ACA or ACCA qualified

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