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<h1>Luxury Marketing Manager</h1><h4 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Location: Central London (1 day WFH) Salary: Up to £46k + bonus Contract: Full-time, Monday-Friday (10am-6pm)</h4><h2>Highlights:</h2><ul><li>Lead marketing strategy for one of London's most prestigious luxury hospitality &amp; real estate destinations</li><li>Highly autonomous role with creative ownership and direct progression pathway to Marketing Director</li><li>Work alongside world-class hotel brand whilst maintaining independence and strategic control</li></ul><h2>About the opportunity</h2> A luxury hospitality destination in the heart of London is seeking a Marketing Manager to take full ownership of their destination and residences marketing strategy. This role offers complete creative and strategic autonomy within one of London's most exclusive properties.<h2>What makes the role exceptional</h2> Working within this prestigious venue provides unparalleled exposure to luxury hospitality marketing at the highest level. You'll collaborate with a renowned hotel brand whilst maintaining independent creative control, managing everything from high-profile events to digital strategy. The role offers direct access to luxury clientele, media relationships, and industry partnerships that few marketing positions can match.<h2>Key responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Own and execute comprehensive marketing strategy for destination and luxury residences</li><li>Manage social media output across platforms, overseeing agency content and engagement optimisation</li><li>Lead website management including content updates, performance reporting, and WordPress development collaboration</li><li>Direct photography and videography shoots from concept to final delivery</li><li>Coordinate multiple PR agencies and manage media relations for high-profile coverage</li><li>Plan and execute exclusive events including VIP tours for media and prospective buyers</li><li>Develop brand partnerships and manage RFP tenders for creative projects</li><li>Create compelling CRM communications and track performance analytics</li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul><li>Strong social media marketing experience with proven engagement results</li><li>Background in luxury hospitality or hotels strongly preferred</li><li>Creative project management skills including photography and videography direction</li><li>Experience with website management, preferably WordPress</li><li>PR and media relations experience with ability to host VIP guests</li><li>Event planning and execution capabilities for high-level occasions</li><li>Analytical mindset with experience in performance reporting and metrics tracking</li><li>Resourceful approach with ability to work independently and generate innovative ideas</li></ul><h2>Rewards and benefits</h2><ul><li>Clear progression pathway to Senior Marketing Manager and Marketing Director roles</li><li>Flexible working with one day working from home</li><li>Convenient central London location </li><li>Exposure to luxury brand marketing at the highest industry level</li><li>Collaborative working relationship with internationally renowned hotel brand</li><li>Opportunity to work with exclusive clientele and high-profile media contacts</li></ul> We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background. For more information about this role, please contact our strategic recruitment partner.

Luxury Marketing Manager - Destination

<h3 >Role Overview</h3>As a Project Management, you will be deeply involved in the hands-on delivery of complex construction and development programmes. You'll assume ownership of client goals, steer project teams, and drive outcomes with precision, reliability, and a client-first mindset.<h3 >Key Responsibilities</h3><ul ><li >Project Management: Lead and coordinate across all project life cycle phases, from initiation through to handover, ensuring design, cost, quality, and time lines are tightly managed.</li><li >Development Monitoring: Act on behalf of funder's or landowners to oversee progression, compliance, contractor performance, valuations, and contractual deliverable's.</li><li >Feasibility Studies: Manage multi-disciplinary consultant teams to assess viability of projects, providing independent analysis and strategic recommendations.</li><li >Contract Administration: Serve as Employer's Agent or Contract Administrator where needed, facilitate smooth contractual administration, and provide informed, proactive advice.</li><li >Client Engagement: Cultivate deep relationships with clients, interpreting deliverables through their lens, and delivering with value, on-schedule, and on-budget, exemplifying a high-performance ethos.</li></ul><h3 >Your Profile</h3><ul ><li >A Chartered or equivalent qualified project or programme management professional (RICS or similar) preferred.</li><li >Demonstrable experience, ideally within sport &amp; leisure, government, residential, or heritage sectors.</li><li >Strong skills in stakeholder communication, team collaboration, and multi-disciplinary coordination.</li><li >Commercial awareness and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset.</li><li >Comfortable working autonomously and integrating seamlessly within dynamic client environments.</li></ul><h3 >Why Join the Consultancy?</h3><ul ><li >Contribute to world-class, innovative developments across prestigious projects.</li><li >Work as a senior, visible operator, not hidden behind hierarchy, your expertise and judgement matter.</li><li >Be part of a high-trust, performance-driven culture where client service and craftsmanship are valued.</li><li >Collaborate with an experienced team of directors and associates renowned for leadership in programme delivery across sectors.</li><li >Enjoy the opportunity to develop in a client-focused, agile consultancy environment, where your impact is direct and celebrated.</li></ul>This Project Management position, can be done completely remotely. The company trust their employees to work and deliver schemes.

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Senior Property Manager - Near Eelephant and Castle Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + discretionary bonus Mondy-Friday - 09:00 - 17:30An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Property Manager to join a well-regarded property management team, taking the lead on a diverse and high-profile London estate.Based in a modern office in SE17, this individual will have full responsibility for overseeing a substantial residential portfolio comprising 600 homes across multiple blocks, with additional amenity space. The position requires a confident, client-focused professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering outstanding service to residents and stakeholders.<h3 >The Opportunity</h3>This is not your average property management role. The successful candidate will play a key part in shaping the future of the estate, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations while driving service improvements, financial performance, and client satisfaction. They will also oversee and mentor an on-site team including property managers, a maintenance operative, and a lettings/renewals coordinator, ensuring standards remain consistently high across the board.<h3 >Key Responsibilities</h3><ul ><li >Building strong, positive relationships with residents, ensuring a professional and friendly service at all times.</li><li >Leading on inspections, compliance, maintenance, refurbishments, and service charge budgets.</li><li >Ensuring financial accuracy, managing arrears, and supporting client reporting.</li><li >Driving service improvements and seeking opportunities for efficiency and innovation.</li><li >Acting as the main point of contact for the client, providing regular updates and attending weekly on-site meetings.</li><li >Managing Section 20 processes, insurance renewals, rent reviews, and legal notices where required.</li><li >Leading, supporting, and developing the on-site team, ensuring training, appraisals, and professional development are in place.</li><li >Overseeing health and safety, ensuring compliance and safe working practices at all times.</li></ul><h3 >What We're Looking For</h3><ul ><li >Minimum 2 years' experience in a client-facing property management role.</li><li >Previous experience managing and developing a team.</li><li >Excellent customer service and communication skills.</li><li >Professional qualifications (MARLA, MIRPM or AssocRICS) are highly desirable.</li><li >Confident, organised, and proactive with the ability to balance multiple priorities.</li><li >A natural leader who can influence, motivate, and maintain strong working relationships.</li><li >Commercially aware with a focus on delivering value for both residents and clients.</li></ul>

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<h4 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Join my client in their New Business Team to deliver exceptional service to new and existing customers across all non-property legal services. You'll be explaining legal processes to clients, providing competitive quotes for various legal matters, and maximising revenue through strategic cross-selling of our comprehensive legal services portfolio.</h4><hr class="border-border-300 my-2" /><h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Key Responsibilities</h2><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Handle all non-property enquiries - Respond to calls and emails for all legal services excluding conveyancing</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Provide accurate estimates - Quote competitively for various legal services to clients and referrers</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Follow up proactively - Contact all prospects within 24-48 hours and report feedback on lost instructions</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Cross-sell services - Promote additional Taylor Rose legal services to maximise client value</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Meet targets and KPIs - Work towards departmental sales targets with commission opportunities</li></ul><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Account Management</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Manage key referrer relationships - Proactively call referrers to secure non-property business</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Build strong partnerships - Develop lasting relationships with referring partners for continued growth</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Provide detailed fee estimates - Ensure Taylor Rose is the first choice for referrers across all legal services</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Monitor market opportunities - Identify potential growth opportunities and provide market feedback</li></ul><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Case Management &amp; Administration</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Accurate case allocation - Distribute work effectively across legal teams based on capacity and specialisation</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Data management - Maintain accurate records in Case Management Systems, Outlook, Word, and Excel</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Portal management - Handle electronic data entry during client on boarding process</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">GDPR compliance - Ensure all client personal information is handled according to regulations</li></ul><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Client Support &amp; Service</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Guide new clients - Assist with on boarding process and answer questions about legal procedures</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Respond promptly - Handle all queries in a timely and professional manner</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Provide administrative support - Support fee-earning teams as directed by management</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Collaborate with account managers - Work closely to maximise referrer partnerships and identify issues</li></ul><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Business Development</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Build strong relationships - Develop connections across managed accounts for referrer engagement</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Support department growth - Contribute to continued expansion of the non-property legal services</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Promote best practice - Share knowledge and maintain high service standards across the team</li></ul><hr class="border-border-300 my-2" /><h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">What We're Looking For</h2><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Essential Skills</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Independent worker - Able to work autonomously while contributing effectively to the team</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Sales and target driven - Comfortable in a commission-based, target-driven environment</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Attention to detail - Accuracy is crucial in legal service delivery</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Excellent communication - Strong verbal and written skills for diverse client interactions</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Customer-focused - Committed to delivering high levels of customer service</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Self-motivated and enthusiastic - Proactive approach with drive to succeed</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Resilient under pressure - Ability to remain calm in busy, fast-paced situations</li></ul><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5">Desirable Experience</h3><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Previous experience in sales or customer service roles</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Understanding of various legal services (family law, employment, litigation, etc.)</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Experience with CRM or case management systems</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Knowledge of referrer networks and business development</li></ul><hr class="border-border-300 my-2" /><h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Company Values</h2>🎯 Aspirations: Be the best you can be - motivated to improve, work smarter not harder, embrace change, learn from mistakes, and take interest in our business vision🤝 Integrity: Open and honest, show respect, admit mistakes, look for ways to improve and share innovative ideas💡 Innovation: Creative and dynamic, adaptable to change, seek ways of doing things better, get involved with meaningful work, continuously learn for personal development❤️ Commitment: Build relationships for the long-term with clients, colleagues, and partners<hr class="border-border-300 my-2" /><h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">What's on offer</h2><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Competitive salary package - £25,000-£27,000 basic salary plus commission structure with OTE £45,000 - £50,000</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Hybrid working - Perfect balance of office collaboration and home working flexibility</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Diverse legal exposure -Work across multiple areas of law beyond property</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Professional development - Opportunities in a growing legal practice</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Supportive team environment Providing comprehensive training</li></ul>

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New Homes Sales Consultant - Fixed-Term Contract (12 months) - LondonLooking for a fresh challenge in property sales - minus the burnout?Salary: £37,244 + £200 per sale (OTE £15-20K) Contract: 12 months, with potential to go permanent Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday | 10am-6pm (Thursdays 11am-7pm)Days off: Sunday + Monday Locations: Choose from Kidbrooke, Finsbury Park, or CroydonWe're hiring a New Homes Sales Consultant to join a high-performing, genuinely supportive team across some of London's most exciting Shared Ownership residential developments.You'll be the face of the brand; from managing enquiries, hosting viewings, and closing deals. Expect variety, too. You'll rotate across developments every few months, building your experience and network fast.<h3 >What you'll do:</h3><ul ><li >Manage the full sales journey, from enquiry to exchange.</li><li >Conduct viewings and build strong customer relationships.</li><li >Hit key performance targets (viewings, calls, weekly deals).</li><li >Work closely with your site team to keep things running smoothly.</li></ul>Why apply?<ul ><li>Team-first culture - led by a down-to-earth manager who values work/life balance.</li><li>Great track record - many fixed term contracts have gone permanent.</li><li>Genuine flexibility - a role that respects your life outside of work.</li><li>High visibility &amp; career growth - exposure to top London developments.</li><li > </li></ul>Who you are:<ul ><li >Experienced in new homes or high-end sales (think property, luxury retail, or showroom).</li><li >Resilient, self-motivated, and great with people.</li><li >Confident communicating and building trust quickly.</li></ul><h3 >Please note: candidates must have the right to work in the UK.</h3>

New Homes Sales Executive - London - £57K OTE (MAT COVER)

We are hiring for a Senior Technical Manager or Senior Design Manager to lead on a £200m high-rise, mixed-used scheme in London. Managing a small team and leading the project from inception through to completion you will be joining a leading London developer who portfolio ranges from student accommodation to prime residential tower blocks! Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and manage a team of Technical Coordinators/Managers and external consultants to ensure successful project execution.</li><li>Provide strategic input into planning design and guide the optimisation process through to approval.</li><li>Supervise the design team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality production information.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Land and Planning, as well as Sales and Marketing teams, to develop technical specifications.</li><li>Prepare and present the Pre-Contract Programme to stakeholders.</li><li>Oversee the timely submission and follow-up of statutory queries and applications (NHBC, LABC, Building Regulations).</li><li>Conduct regular site inspections, focusing on Health &amp; Safety compliance and reporting.</li><li>Liaise with the Commercial team to maintain budget adherence and cost controls.</li><li>Attend and lead various project meetings, ensuring effective coordination with internal and external parties.</li><li>Proactively resolve technical and construction challenges as they arise.</li></ul>Job Requirements:<ul><li>Proven experience in delivering medium to high-rise residential developments.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of building regulations, environmental standards, and relevant legislation.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.</li><li>A degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Architecture, or Engineering.</li></ul> Location: Southwark Salary: £80-£95,000 Start: September

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