Following recent growth and success, we are looking for qualified RICS registered valuers to join the rural valuation team in the south and east, supporting an existing team undertaking a variety of valuations, including the delivery of a recent award of a national portfolio contract.
The role will give the successful applicant an opportunity to join an expanding national team of over 45 rural valuers, providing valuation advice to a range of clients. Based in the Oxford and Cambridge hub offices and working alongside the rural valuation head to deliver both regional and national valuation projects, with a particular focus on financial reporting and specialist taxation valuations.
We offer a competitive salary which includes a fantastic benefits package containing a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on. In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements.
Working alongside an experienced Oxford and Cambridge based team to meet an increasing level of instructions and support to growth of the rural valuation product, service and turnover. For the right candidate there is opportunity to specialise and develop emerging valuation sectors and specialisms.
Day to day roles include but are not limited to:
1. Servicing an existing workflow of taxation and specialist valuation advice within our South and Eastern regional teams, with an emphasis on Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire and their adjacent counties in both cases. In the South this includes the Cotswolds, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, whilst in the East the work will encompass Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Suffolk and Norfolk.
2. A business development focus both regionally, with professional contacts; as well as industry specialist firms and secured lending institutions in London.
3. Liaison with research and marketing teams to promote valuation and the valuation team of experts.
4. Assisting in the delivery of financial reporting valuations for private clients, county councils, educational institutions, and government organisations, including a national asset portfolio of nature assets. To include liaison with client and auditors.
5. Collection, analysis and development of market data to support the national rural valuation team.
6. The valuation of a range of rural asset classes, including farms and farmland, rural diversified estates, residential, commercial and energy assets; woodland and nature assets; heritage and specialist agricultural assets.
The above day to day work will suit a qualified RICS registered valuer (less than 2 years post qualification considered), with a particular interest in the delivery of valuations to a high standard, with the confidence and enthusiasm to take on a regional and national role.
The rural valuation team, as a whole, have ambitious targets as part of the wider Carter Jonas Vision 2030 and are looking for new team members to help achieve the growth of the wider rural division, including the identifying new work streams and targeting new clients.
What will it take to be successful?
The diversity of the modern country estate means that we will consider those experienced candidates outside of the traditional rural sector, including those of a more specialist, or sector focused, background looking to re-locate or re-focus into the rural sector. We are looking for enthusiasm, integrity and a determined attitude to deliver the valuation product to a high standard, with client care at the centre of their attention; someone who has the ability to manage multiple projects and deal with a variety of work. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, working directly with clients who own, manage and shape a diverse rural landscape where you will need to be flexible in your approach and be a supportive and collaborative team member who is prepared to participate in managing and developing other team members.
We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.
As an equal opportunity employer, with the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.
About us:
Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.
Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.
We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.
Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.
Our values:
* Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
* Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
* Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm
We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aid their personal development in the business, and comprise of:
* Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
* People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
* Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
* Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
* Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
* Personal Effectiveness & Productivity - Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.
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