Portico is a London based real estate company specialising in residential sales, lettings, and property management. Portico has established itself as a reputable agent, particularly in London and Greater London areas. It offers a range of services beyond typical estate agency functions, such as property refurbishment, buy-to-let advice, and even financing options for landlords.
Portico became part of the Leaders Romans Group (LRG) in 2021, following its acquisition. The Leaders Romans Group is one of the largest property services groups in the UK, known for its expansive network of estate agencies, property services, and commercial expertise. Formed through the merger of Leaders and Romans, the group has grown rapidly through acquisitions, bringing brands like Portico under its umbrella.
Job Title: Mortgage & Protection Advisor
Location: Portico Clapham, Woodford, Walthamstow & Shepherds Bush Offices
Brand: Mortgage Scout
Salary: Competitive Salary Package
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6pm, Saturdays 9:30am to 4:30pm (Saturdays are on a rota, 1 in 4, day off in lieu for working a Saturday).
About The Acorn Group:
Renowned as market leaders, The Acorn Group is London's largest multi-brand estate agency. We offer our clients the best brands, with the best people, in the best locations and in 2022 we were acquired by the Leaders Romans Group.
Job Summary and Key Responsibilities:
Do you want to work for a market leading, award winning financial services business, within an estate agency group? If so, look no further, Mortgage Scout are experts at seeking out the best way to buy a home of your customers’ dreams. They’ve been matching buyers with money saving mortgages since 2003, combining attention to detail with industry knowledge and experience and track down the mortgage deal that works for their customers time and again!
Finding innovative ways to make mortgages simple has served them well, with glowing reviews, client referrals and repeat business helping to grow the business every day. They are now one of the most trusted Mortgage Brokers across London and the UK and proud to be recognised for their endeavours, winning multiple industry recognised awards consistently.
Duties will include:
* Developing and maintaining a client base with a view to securing lending, protection and general insurance business and looking for any other opportunities to generate revenue.
* Maximising mortgage sales potential with a proactive approach to business development and securing new clients.
* Developing relationships with our estate agency team and other areas of the business to maximise lead and income generation.
* Working closely with your dedicated administrator to ensure that cases moves from the point of application to completion in a timely fashion, to deliver the best customer outcome.
* Lead source from our branch network.
Skills required:
* Fully CeMAP qualified (or equivalent)
* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers
* Have a proven track record in achieving and exceeding targets and expectations
* Possess a professional and flexible attitude, driven and passionate about mortgages & protection
* The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS Check
* An entrepreneurial approach to business.
* Experience of working in a target-driven, customer-focused environment.
* Expert knowledge of the mortgage and protection markets.
* The ability to build relationships with the estate agency team and other departments.
* Business development skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
What we can offer you:
* Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company
* Market leading training and ongoing professional development
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Significant client referral opportunity driven by nationwide estate agency branch network
Benefits:
* Structured training & support.
* Excellent opportunities for career progression.
* Fabulous rewards and incentives for Top achievers.
* Quarterly and yearly awards including trips abroad
* An excellent, uncapped commission structure with further bonuses.
* Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service up to an additional 5 days holiday per year.
* Excellent parental leave & company fertility policy in place.
* Access to an Employee assistant programme including access to a virtual GP 24/7 and mental health first aiders.
* Retail discounts.
The Acorn Group as part of the Leaders Romans Group, are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team, who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry.
Leader Romans Group does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVS’s or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.