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Unico Recruitment London Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
May 06, 2026
Full time
Underwriting Team Leader Property Finance (Bridging & Development Lending) Location: Borehamwood Salary: Up to £80,000 Are you an experienced underwriting professional with a strong background in bridging and short term property finance? Do you have the leadership skills to guide and develop a high-performing underwriting function within a fast-growing lender? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career. I m currently supporting a well-established and highly respected property investment and lending business that is continuing to expand its specialist finance offering. With a strong pipeline, an ambitious leadership team, and a reputation for delivering quick, commercial decisions, they are now looking for an Underwriting Team Leader to drive quality, efficiency, and consistency across their underwriting operations. The Role: As Underwriting Team Leader, you will: Manage and mentor a team of underwriters handling bridging, refurbishment and development finance cases. Act as a senior decision-maker on complex or higher-value applications. Ensure underwriting standards, SLAs, and risk controls remain robust while supporting a fast-paced environment. Work closely with credit, operations, BDMs and senior management to streamline processes and maintain exceptional service levels. Support continuous improvement across the underwriting function as the business scales. About You: The ideal candidate will bring: Proven experience in property-based lending specifically bridging, development or specialist real-estate finance. Strong understanding of risk assessment, due diligence, legal processes and property-backed security. Prior experience coaching or managing underwriters (or ready to take a step up). A commercial mindset with the ability to balance speed and quality. Please note: candidates from an insurance underwriting background will not be suitable for this role. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic lender where your expertise will genuinely shape the underwriting function. You ll be part of a collaborative culture where decisions are made quickly, ideas are welcomed, and progression is actively supported. If you re ready to lead an underwriting team within a thriving property-finance environment, I d be delighted to discuss the role further. Please apply online or contact Lesley Ray at Unico Recruitment London
Unico Recruitment London Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
May 06, 2026
Full time
The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Property Manager to join a growing and professional property management team. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for delivering excellent customer service while managing a varied residential portfolio. You will play a key role in supporting the management of properties, ensuring maintenance issues are handled efficiently, compliance is maintained, and residents receive a high standard of service. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of residential properties, ensuring high standards of service are delivered Oversee reactive maintenance, raising job orders and coordinating contractors effectively Act as a key point of contact for residents, leaseholders, and clients Respond to customer queries via phone and email within agreed timeframes Provide regular updates to customers on ongoing works, projects, and queries Conduct site visits and produce detailed reports within set deadlines Coordinate major works, ensuring all legal notices and processes are followed Liaise with contractors, obtain quotes, and ensure value for money Assist with budgeting and monitor expenditure against budgets Support the preparation and distribution of newsletters and resident communications Attend and support resident meetings, AGMs, and client meetings, including minute taking Manage insurance claims and related processes where required Compliance & Administration Ensure properties remain compliant with all relevant legislation including H&S, Fire Risk Assessments, and asbestos regulations Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports within internal systems Ensure all documentation, contracts, and communications are stored correctly Produce reports, budgets, and updates in line with deadlines Support the preparation of seller packs and property-related documentation What We re Looking For Previous experience in property management or a similar role Good understanding of residential property management processes and compliance Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively Proactive and customer-focused approach Experience using property management systems (e.g. Qube) desirable Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) What s on Offer Opportunity to develop within a growing property management team Ongoing training and professional development Varied and fast-paced role with real responsibility Supportive and collaborative working environment Due to a very high number of applications, we are unable to come back to every candidate with feedback. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your CV will be registered with us, and we will keep you updated with any other positions that may be of interest. However please keep checking our website as new roles will be updated daily, Unico Recruitment (London) wishes you the best of luck in your job search. Unico Recruitment (London) operate as an independent recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience supporting clients and candidates nationally across the UK.