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ABOUT THE JOB

Allsop’s City office, based in EC2, is recruiting an office-based executive assistant to deliver a wide range of general office duties as well as assistance to a team of surveyors.

You must be able to prioritise effectively, work to tight deadlines and operate within a fast paced, upbeat, successful, and sociable team.  You will be playing a key role supporting the continued success of this market leading team.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Typing of reports, schedules, letters, etc.
• Creating property particulars and brochures.
• Assist with City social media platform and content.
• Formatting reports, excel docs, presentations etc.
• Drafting invoices.
• Diary management.
• Updating website and other portals.
• Assisting with organising client and office events.
• Ensure general smooth running of the office – telephone answering, stationery ordering, filing, refreshments for meetings etc.

MAIN CAPABILITIES

We are looking for a dynamic candidate with strong written and verbal communication, exceptional organisational skills, a willingness to learn and a sense of humour. This role requires a high level of attention to detail as you will regularly need to produce carefully prepared and accurate work for client communication. You will have demonstrated MS office knowledge, being comfortable with excel, powerpoint and word. You’ll be working within a close-knit small team of around 20 people so being a team player who is willing to get stuck in is essential for success in this role.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Our approach at Allsop can be summed up as extremely efficient and professional with a lively and open working environment. We recognise the importance of helping individuals develop and we ensure that they have the expert knowledge and skills to provide a first class service to our clients. We know that our staff are our main asset and with a firm belief that people should enjoy what they do, we go to great lengths to look after them.

• An owner managed business.
• We have around 200 staff operating in London and Leeds.
• One of the UK’s most successful property consultancies.
• No 1 UK Property Auction House with dedicated commercial and residential teams.
• Friendly.
• Non bureaucratic.

We are not a corporate style firm; we have a friendly culture, and we like to think we are all one big team. Our offices are completely open plan, and we encourage open communication and collaborative working. Our Managing, Senior and Equity Partners are all based in the open plan office. This role will be based in our City office.

PACKAGE AND BENEFITS

Salary £35,000+ dependant on experience, plus discretionary departmental / commission bonus. Additionally, we offer a full range of benefits including BUPA private healthcare, pension scheme with 5% employer contributions, life insurance, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, daily office fruit, training and development, plenty of social events and more. Our offices typically close over the Christmas period for 3-5 days, with colleagues “on leave” but not having to take annual leave to enjoy these days off.

TO APPLY

Please email your CV to Philippa Beaton, philippa.beaton@allsop.co.uk

ABOUT THE JOB

The role of a Surveyor within our market leading Residential Valuation Team includes inspections, research and client contact. The emphasis of the role is on being part of a team with a proven track record and excellent reputation within the regions.

Like all team members they will be expected to have strong relationships with their peers across the firm and the wider industry and be willing to assist others within the team.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out inspections and surveys.
• Prepare valuations for loan security on residential investment / development and owner occupier properties.
• Utilising valuation packages (Argus / Rightmove plus etc) and Excel to produce valuations.
• Confident to collate research into schedules reports and appraisals.
• Support senior team members in building successful business relationships, with the aim of building a client base, with support, over time.
• Attending meetings and client events.

MAIN CAPABILITIES

• MRICS qualified.
• Prior valuation experience.
• Inspires client respect and confidence.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• An understanding of appraisals / cashflows and report writing.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail by regularly producing carefully prepared, accurate work.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Manages own time and exercises good commercial judgement to maximise fee earning potential.
• A team player.
• Enjoy hard work in a collegiate and sociable environment.
• Ability to travel throughout northern England.
• Full driving licence.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Our approach at Allsop can be summed up as extremely efficient and professional with a lively and open working environment. We recognise the importance of helping individuals develop and achieve their goals and aspirations and we ensure that they have the expert knowledge and skills to provide a first class service to our clients. We know that our staff are our main asset and with a firm belief that people should enjoy what they do, we go to great lengths to look after them.

• A Limited Liability Partnership
• We have around 200 staff operating in London and Leeds.
• One of the UK’s most successful property consultancies
• No 1 UK Property Auction House with dedicated commercial and residential teams
• Friendly
• Non bureaucratic

We are not a corporate style firm, we have a friendly culture and we like to think we are all one big team. One of the benefits of our size is that new employees will get the opportunity to experience all different areas of their department and not become pigeonholed. Our offices are completely open plan and we encourage open communication and collaborative working. Our Managing Partner, as are all Equity Partners are based in the open plan office.

BENEFITS

We offer a car allowance, a departmental bonus/commission scheme, BUPA private healthcare, pension scheme with 5% employer contributions, life insurance, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, daily office fruit, ongoing training and development, educational events throughout the year, plenty of social events and more.

TO APPLY

Please email your CV to Philippa Beaton, philippa.beaton@allsop.co.uk

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The role of a Surveyor within our Receivership Team includes inspections, research, report writing, asset management and managing the sale process of properties. Client contacts will be expected to evolve over time.

Like all team members they will be expected to have strong relationships with their peers across the firm and the wider industry and be willing to assist others within the team.

The position will provide the opportunity to gain experience across all asset classes nationwide. The successful applicant will gain great exposure to the wider UK property market whilst liaising with third party stakeholders such as solicitors, managing agents, agents and insurers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic highly driven and motivated surveyor to join an experienced Receivership team of Chartered Surveyors and Fixed Charge Receivers within a property partnership.

The placement will be based in our West End office and the role will be a multi-disciplined one with some of the key duties and responsibilities outlined below:

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Corresponding with borrowers, banks and property companies providing a high level of service with the aim of gaining repeat business.
• Build successful business relationships with the aim of building a client base.
• Valuing property and formulating asset management and sale strategies to achieve best price.
• Preparing strategy reports to our lender clients.
• Asset Management
• Driving sales strategies, timing, and management of the sales process.
• Compile marketing material for client presentations and new business generation.

main capabilities

• MRICS qualified (we will also consider people due to take APC exams this Autumn).
• Inspires client respect and confidence.
• Keenness and aptitude for generating business and building a client base.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• An understanding of appraisals / cashflows and report writing.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail by regularly producing carefully prepared, accurate work.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Manages own time and exercises good commercial judgement to maximise fee earning potential.
• A team player.
• Enjoys hard work in a collegiate and sociable environment.
• Full driving licence.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Our approach at Allsop can be summed up as extremely efficient and professional with a lively and open working environment. We recognise the importance of helping individuals develop and we ensure that they have the expert knowledge and skills to provide a first class service to our clients. We know that our staff are our main asset and with a firm belief that people should enjoy what they do, we go to great lengths to look after them.

• An owner managed business.
• We have around 200 staff operating in London and Leeds.
• One of the UK’s most successful property consultancies.
• No 1 UK Property Auction House with dedicated commercial and residential teams.
• Friendly.
• Non bureaucratic.

We are not a corporate style firm; we have a friendly culture, and we like to think we are all one big team. Our offices are completely open plan, and we encourage open communication and collaborative working. Our Managing, Senior and Equity Partners are all based in the open plan office. This role will be based in our London West End office.

PACKAGE AND BENEFITS

We offer a car allowance and a full range of benefits including BUPA private healthcare, pension scheme with 5% employer contributions, life insurance, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, daily office fruit, training and development, plenty of social events and more. Our offices typically close over the Christmas period for 3-5 days, with colleagues “on leave” but not having to take annual leave to enjoy these days off.

TO APPLY

Please email your CV to Philippa Beaton, philippa.beaton@allsop.co.uk