Our Story
Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.
Why Work for Us
We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like-minded people. Collaboration is embedded in the way we work - our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal-led, privately-owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal. This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business. This means that we are able to attract, engage and retain the best talent from the industry.
Key Responsibilities/Activities
* Supervised inspections and site visits on a large variety of asset types
* Support and attend client meetings
* Compile detailed market evidence and provide recommendations to support potential cases for reductions in Rateable Value
* Prepare Check and Challenge documents for submission to the Valuation Office Agency
* Negotiate with both Billing Authorities and Valuation Officers
* Research opportunities for new business generation
* Develop a forward-thinking attitude towards data sets such as Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to provide opportunities for Business Development
* Work closely with existing team members within Manchester and nationally on all aspects of business rates advice
Technical Skills
* A proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* An interest and understanding of technological changes such as AI and a forward-thinking attitude towards interpreting data and its application in surveying.
Core Skills
* A good communicator, people person and team player.
* Good business skills.
* Commercial awareness.
* A desire to learn within a successful team and aspirations to become RICS.
* A desire to grow within a highly respected division.
Inclusivity and Diversity
Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers.uk@avisonyoung.com and we will do everything we can to help.
We value passion and potential in our employees, so it would be great to hear from you and why you would suit this position. Some of our roles may be remote and some roles may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr