About Us Life Stay is a leading HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) management specialist in London, dedicated to delivering exceptional service, compliance, and returns for our property investors and tenants. We pride ourselves on integrity, innovation, and a collaborative culture that empowers every team member to drive business growth. The Role We’re looking for a Hungry Business Development Manager who thrives on closing deals, building lasting relationships, and driving revenue in a dynamic property environment. You’ll be the face of Life Stay, responsible for both direct landlord outreach and establishing partnerships with agencies to source new HMO opportunities. ** Key Responsibilities** - Direct Landlord Sales: Identify, approach and pitch HMO management services directly to private landlords. - Agency Partnerships: Develop and nurture relationships with estate agents and property finders to secure off‑market HMOs. - Prospect & Pipeline Development: Research and target prospects via cold calling, networking events, and digital channels. - Pitch & Present: Deliver compelling presentations that articulate Life Stay’s unique value proposition in HMO management. - Negotiation & Closure: Lead deal negotiations, prepare proposals and secure contracts to meet or exceed revenue targets. - Market Insight: Monitor London’s HMO landscape, competitor offerings, and landlord feedback to refine our sales strategy. - Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with operations, compliance, and marketing teams to ensure seamless onboarding and landlord satisfaction. What We’re Looking For Essential - Dual‑Channel Expertise: Comfortable selling directly to landlords and forging partnerships with agencies. - Hungry & Driven: Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment. - Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written skills; confident presenter capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels. - Negotiation Skills: Skilled at handling objections, structuring win‑win deals, and closing efficiently. Desirable 1. Property Sector Experience: Background in real estate, property management, or lettings is a plus—but not mandatory. 2. London Market Knowledge: Familiarity with London boroughs, HMO regulations, and landlord/investor pain points. 3. CRM Proficiency: Experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar platforms to manage pipelines and client data. What We Offer Competitive Salary + Commission: Uncapped earning potential. Career Progression: Clear pathways into senior leadership or strategic roles. Training & Development: Ongoing sales coaching, industry certifications, and attendance at property events. Team Culture: Collaborative, supportive environment with regular social events and team‑building activities.
Job Title: Handyman (Full-Time) Location: London (Mobile Across Managed Properties) About the Role: We are a property management company looking for a reliable, skilled Handyman to join our team. This is a hands-on, full-time position focused on supporting our day-to-day maintenance operations across our managed properties. Your work will be central to reducing our reliance on external contractors, helping us streamline costs while ensuring high-quality maintenance for our tenants and landlords. There is strong potential for career progression, including promotion and expansion into a full in-house maintenance team leadership role based on performance and cost savings delivered. Key Responsibilities: Carry out general repairs and maintenance (e.g., plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, painting, etc.) Respond to reactive maintenance issues across multiple properties Perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance checks Liaise with the property management team to prioritise jobs and update on task completion Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean working environment Provide excellent customer service to tenants when on-site Accurately document work completed and materials used Help identify recurring issues or areas for efficiency improvements Key Requirements: Proven experience in general property maintenance Broad skill set across trades: plumbing, electrical, painting, joinery, basic tiling, etc. Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail UK driving licence preferred Must have own basic tools (van or tool storage an advantage) Good communication and a proactive, “can-do” attitude What We Offer: Competitive salary based on experience Regular, reliable work across a growing portfolio Opportunity for promotion and long-term career development Supportive management team and a positive working environment
Legal Assistant/caseworker Part-time: Monday to Thursday – 10 am to 4 pm Salary: £22,500 to £24,999 Term: Maternity cover/potential to stay on after. Job Description We are a boutique law firm specialising in debt recovery, landlord and tenant and dispute resolution. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced legal assistant/caseworker for maternity cover with potential to stay on after. You will be a friendly, hard-working, trustworthy, punctual, reliable, self-motivated, well-organised, tech-savvy, and ambitious legal assistant/caseworker to assist our firm's Principal Solicitor/Managing Director and run some undisputed cases independently. The candidate should be able to type and offer general secretarial administrative and paralegal support as and when required. The caseload will include debt recovery, landlord & tenant, and general dispute resolution. Role · Handling simple undisputed debt recovery and landlord & tenant cases under supervision. · Assisting with disputed cases as directed. · Diary & post management (including scanning incoming post, uploading to our case management system & taking post to the Post Office, handling petty cash). · Preparing pdf & hardcopy bundles and assisting to prepare for hearings/trials. · Legal research, gathering evidence, checking accuracy, checking enclosures and assisting to progress cases. · Drafting legal documents, e.g., s21/s8 notices, directions/PTR questionnaires, and cost schedules, and assisting in creating precedent workflows. · Typing dictations and collating relevant enclosures. · Assisting counsel at court hearings and trials by taking notes. · File opening, client verification & AML/POCA checks/searches. · Readying materials for trial proceedings including documents, evidence and verifying factual information. · Communicating with clients and fee earners with simple requests. Communicating with the court and opponents as instructed. · Drafting basic correspondence. · Reporting to manager/weekly meetings. · Time recording. · Working to strict deadlines. · Assisting with accounting and billing. · Monitoring and ordering stationery. · Article & blog writing. Other skills Excellent communication, administration and organisation skills. Good punctuation and grammar. Able to touch-type and good IT skills. Works well under pressure. Works well as part of a team and independently. Qualifications Maths & English GCSE or Equivalent. 2-3 A’Levels or Equivalent. Desirable Some experience in debt recovery, landlord & tenant, and dispute resolution gained within the legal industry in England and Wales and/or can demonstrate relevant qualifications achieved. Degree, minimum 2.2 or equivalent. NB: A fixed term contract for international students looking for work experience in the UK with valid work visas may also be considered.