Job Description
PURPOSE OF ROLE
To provide general agency and administrative support to the Partner based in Taunton dealing with commercial property and land transactions.
This is a key role which will support the Head of the Taunton team to deliver first class service to our clients. Your proactive approach will ensure that client enquiries are followed up promptly. In developing your knowledge of our local market, you will be able to add value by seeking out opportunities to sell our services to existing and potential clients.
You need not have prior experience to apply, as we will support you with a full training programme upon appointment, although previous experience within the property industry would be advantageous.
We are open to applications for candidates wishing to work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time and hybrid working. Please talk to us at interview stage about the flexibility that would work for you, and we will explore what is possible for the role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Undertake viewings at various commercial properties across the area and occasionally further afield.
* Undertake inspections taking measurements, photos and notes.
* Preparation of particulars. Attend premises on site to allow access to contractors.
* Database management.
* Answer telephone and website enquiries and process as appropriate.
* Undertake follow up calls of interested parties.
* Assistance with consultancy-based advice - either by telephone, internet or physical visits.
* Update occupier lists.
* General oversight and management of internal systems, procedures and tasks.
GENERAL
* Uphold the Firm’s values during both internal and external dealings.
* Consistently produce high quality work which, at a minimum, meets client’s expectations. In addition, work collaboratively with third parties as appropriate to ensure you exceed client requirements.
* Willingly share relevant and appropriate knowledge with colleagues and support their development as required.
QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Be educated to A ‘level standard.
* Fluent with all Microsoft 365 packages and relevant to the role IT packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams and Sharepoint).
* A highly motivated commercial approach, with ability to work as part of a team and be a self-starter working on your own initiative.
* Have strong research, analytical skills and reporting skills.
* Have resilience to work under pressure; have excellent prioritisation, time management, negotiation and organisation skills and attention to detail.
* Possess excellent/good communication and inter-personal skills and, deliver information clearly and succinctly.
* Be proactive and receptive to change, hold a positive ‘can do’ attitude and uphold the highest level of professionalism at all times.
* Hold a clean driving licence.
PRIMARY LOCATION
The role will be based within Taunton (with flexible working options). However, due to the nature of our business you may be required to work in other offices from time to time.