James & Partners

Business Development Consultant - Luxury Estate Agency Location: 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0DT Salary: 25,000 Basic 40,000 OTE Hours: Monday to Friday No Weekends No Evenings My client is one of the UK's most respected independent luxury estate agencies, with an established reputation for delivering exceptional service across the prime residential property market. Operating from over 70 offices nationwide, they are now looking to strengthen their central Business Development team at their impressive offices on The Strand. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, target-driven sales professional who enjoys speaking to people, thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to earn uncapped commission without sacrificing evenings and weekends. The Role Working from the central London office, you'll be responsible for generating valuation opportunities for both the Sales and Lettings divisions across the company's nationwide network. You'll be speaking with homeowners, landlords and prospective clients, building rapport, identifying opportunities and booking appointments for local valuers to attend.This is a high-volume outbound telephone role where personality, resilience and excellent communication skills are key. Responsibilities Contact homeowners and landlords via outbound calls Book market appraisal appointments for Sales and Lettings teams Generate valuation opportunities across 70+ UK offices Qualify potential vendors and landlords Build rapport and handle objections confidently Accurately update the CRM system Work closely with negotiators and valuers nationwide Consistently achieve daily and monthly KPIs Commission & Incentives Alongside a 25,000 basic salary , the business offers one of the quickest and most rewarding commission structures in the sector. Monthly Commission 10 for every valuation booked 25 for every instruction secured 25 for every property completion 50 for every mortgage referral On Target Earnings: 40,000+

Salary: Up to 32,000 + bonus Location: Cambridge Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6pm About My Client A highly regarded global property consultancy with a strong presence across the UK, known for delivering a premium service across residential lettings. The business combines structured processes with a collaborative team culture, offering clear progression, excellent training and long-term career opportunities. The Role This is a key support role within a busy lettings team, focused on ensuring the smooth onboarding and marketing of properties while keeping operations running efficiently. You'll act as a central point of coordination between landlords, tenants and internal teams, ensuring compliance, accuracy and a high standard of service throughout the lettings process. Key responsibilities Managing landlord onboarding from compliance through to marketing Sending out paperwork and ensuring properties are fully compliant Creating and maintaining accurate property records on internal systems Booking photography, floorplans and EPCs with external suppliers Liaising with internal teams to ensure all documentation is in place ahead of move-ins Handling incoming calls and enquiries professionally Providing feedback to landlords, tenants and applicants Preparing marketing materials and market appraisal packs Supporting with audits and ensuring adherence to procedures Managing invoices, expenses and general administration What You'll Need Minimum 1 year's experience within an administrative role Ideally experience within lettings, estate agency or property Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a busy workload Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy Confident IT skills including Microsoft Office Professional telephone manner and client-facing confidence A proactive and team-focused approach What's on Offer Competitive salary with bonus structure Structured training and progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative team environment Access to a strong benefits package Opportunity to join a well-established, reputable brand

Salary: Up to 32,000 + bonus Location: St Johns Wood Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6pm About My Client A highly regarded global property consultancy with a strong presence across the UK, known for delivering a premium service across residential lettings. The business combines structured processes with a collaborative team culture, offering clear progression, excellent training and long-term career opportunities. The Role This is a key support role within a busy lettings team, focused on ensuring the smooth onboarding and marketing of properties while keeping operations running efficiently. You'll act as a central point of coordination between landlords, tenants and internal teams, ensuring compliance, accuracy and a high standard of service throughout the lettings process. Key responsibilities Managing landlord onboarding from compliance through to marketing Sending out paperwork and ensuring properties are fully compliant Creating and maintaining accurate property records on internal systems Booking photography, floorplans and EPCs with external suppliers Liaising with internal teams to ensure all documentation is in place ahead of move-ins Handling incoming calls and enquiries professionally Providing feedback to landlords, tenants and applicants Preparing marketing materials and market appraisal packs Supporting with audits and ensuring adherence to procedures Managing invoices, expenses and general administration What You'll Need Minimum 1 year's experience within an administrative role Ideally experience within lettings, estate agency or property Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a busy workload Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy Confident IT skills including Microsoft Office Professional telephone manner and client-facing confidence A proactive and team-focused approach What's on Offer Competitive salary with bonus structure Structured training and progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative team environment Access to a strong benefits package Opportunity to join a well-established, reputable brand

Salary: Up to 32,000 + bonus Location: Kenginsgton Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6pm About My Client A highly regarded global property consultancy with a strong presence across the UK, known for delivering a premium service across residential lettings. The business combines structured processes with a collaborative team culture, offering clear progression, excellent training and long-term career opportunities. The Role This is a key support role within a busy lettings team, focused on ensuring the smooth onboarding and marketing of properties while keeping operations running efficiently. You'll act as a central point of coordination between landlords, tenants and internal teams, ensuring compliance, accuracy and a high standard of service throughout the lettings process. Key responsibilities Managing landlord onboarding from compliance through to marketing Sending out paperwork and ensuring properties are fully compliant Creating and maintaining accurate property records on internal systems Booking photography, floorplans and EPCs with external suppliers Liaising with internal teams to ensure all documentation is in place ahead of move-ins Handling incoming calls and enquiries professionally Providing feedback to landlords, tenants and applicants Preparing marketing materials and market appraisal packs Supporting with audits and ensuring adherence to procedures Managing invoices, expenses and general administration What You'll Need Minimum 1 year's experience within an administrative role Ideally experience within lettings, estate agency or property Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a busy workload Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy Confident IT skills including Microsoft Office Professional telephone manner and client-facing confidence A proactive and team-focused approach What's on Offer Competitive salary with bonus structure Structured training and progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative team environment Access to a strong benefits package Opportunity to join a well-established, reputable brand

Rural Surveyor (Associate Director) Ely, Cambridgeshire £45,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance + Profit Share Bonus + Pension I'm exclusively partnering with one of the UK's most prestigious independent property consultancies to recruit an experienced Rural Surveyor (Associate Director) for their highly regarded Rural team based in Ely. About the Business Established in the 1800s , my client has been advising landowners, farmers, rural businesses and estates for almost 200 years . Still privately owned and proudly independent today, they have built an exceptional reputation as one of the leading names in rural property across the East of England. Combining the heritage, client base and quality of work associated with the UK's largest property consultancies with the culture and agility of an independent partnership, they are trusted advisers to generations of farming families, private estates and institutional landowners. Their reputation has been built on technical excellence, long-standing client relationships and delivering practical, commercial advice across every aspect of rural property. This is an opportunity to join a business where your work genuinely makes an impact, where quality is valued over volume, and where you'll work alongside some of the most respected professionals in the industry. The Opportunity Joining a well-established Rural Department, you'll become part of a collaborative team of experienced surveyors based in the Ely office, supported by a wider multidisciplinary team of rural specialists. The role has a strong emphasis on professional work and valuations, with plenty of opportunity to become involved in agency, development, infrastructure and renewable energy projects as your interests develop. You'll manage your own portfolio of clients, advising farmers, landowners and rural businesses across Cambridgeshire, West Norfolk, South Lincolnshire, Suffolk and surrounding counties. Key Responsibilities Providing professional advice to farmers, landowners, estates and rural businesses Undertaking predominantly rural property valuations, alongside some residential valuations Managing rural professional work including utility and infrastructure projects, acting on behalf of landowners Advising on compulsory purchase and compensation matters Handling rural agency instructions including sales and lettings Agricultural landlord & tenant matters Contract Farming Agreements Rural diversification projects Renewable energy and infrastructure schemes Attending client meetings and managing instructions from inception through to completion Preparing reports, valuations and professional advice Negotiating transactions and Heads of Terms Working closely with solicitors, accountants and other professional advisers Collaborating with planning, development and wider property teams to deliver a complete service to clients Supporting business development, networking and maintaining long-term client relationships About You We're keen to speak with experienced Rural Surveyors who are looking to take the next step in their career within a highly respected independent consultancy. You'll ideally have: MRICS qualification CAAV qualification or be working towards it Around 5+ years' post-qualified experience within rural practice Strong experience in rural professional work and valuations Excellent communication and client relationship skills The ability to manage your own workload and client portfolio Commercial awareness and strong attention to detail A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (business mileage and car allowance provided) What's on Offer £45,000 - £60,000 basic salary Car allowance Business mileage reimbursement Company pension Annual company-wide profit share bonus Additional structured departmental bonus Clear progression to Senior Associate Director and beyond Exposure to high-quality, varied instructions across rural property Opportunity to broaden your expertise into development, renewables and agency work Supportive, collaborative and highly experienced team Based in the beautiful cathedral city of Ely The role is predominantly office-based to encourage collaboration and client service, although there is flexibility for occasional hybrid working for the right individual. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join one of the country's longest-established independent property consultancies, where heritage is matched by innovation and ambition. You'll benefit from working with an enviable client base, a diverse workload and genuine career progression, while remaining part of a business that values collaboration, quality and long-term relationships over corporate targets. If you're an experienced Rural Surveyor looking for a role that offers prestige, autonomy and excellent long-term career prospects, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.