Apex Property Recruitment

Associate Director - Office Agency - London £Attractive Basic + benefits/bonus We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director or highly motivated Associated Director to join our clients dynamic commercial agency team based in the City They are expanding, and looking to grow their multi-award winning agency team - building on a reputation as one of the most active firms operating across the City and London sub-markets. The role will be primarily offices focussed, assisting with leading and developing our core landlord portfolio leasing work, with potential opportunity to assist with flex and tenant rep. Key Responsibilities Lettings: Manage and drive our core office leasing work including for support on flex and tenant rep work across our core patch of the city fringe belt. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with both landlords and occupiers, offering expert advice and guidance to ensure successful transactions. Negotiation: Lead negotiations on lease agreements and potential re-gears and lease renewals, ensuring the best outcomes for clients. Market Research & Strategy: Stay informed about market trends and competitor activity, advising clients on pricing, strategy, and positioning of their instructions in the market. Team Leadership & Mentoring: Support junior staff, offering guidance and leadership to develop their skills and grow the team. Business Development: Actively identify new business opportunities, including sourcing new clients and listings through networking and industry contacts. Marketing & Presentation: In conjunction with the marketing and agency support teams, oversee the preparation of marketing materials, presentations, and pitches to prospective clients. Contract Management: Ensure the smooth processing of contracts and transactions, attending and leading on client marketing meetings and liaison; and working closely with legal and administrative teams. Key Requirements: Proven Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in commercial agency - specifically in office leasing in central London. You may already be active in the city fringe market, but this is not a pre-requisite. Strong Sales Skills: Demonstrated ability to close deals, generate leads, and meet sales targets. Negotiation Expertise: Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex transactions and deliver results for clients. Market Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the London commercial property market, ands the dynamics of the city fringe sub-market in particular. Communication Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with clients, occupiers, agents and third party suppliers at all levels. Client-Focused: Ability to provide high-quality customer service and consistently exceed client expectations. Organisational Skills: Strong time management and organisational abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Qualifications/Criteria: 3 + years' experience within an office agency role Competent IT skills and Microsoft products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Proficient and experienced in Agent Society reporting / scheduling and Kato software We provide an excellent benefits package, including: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Benenden (Healthcare assistance programme) including Perks and discounts at popular retailers, restaurants, and cinemas. 24/7 employee assistance and advice line Internal CPD seminars Cycle and tech purchasing schemes Great opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Business Rates - Top Accountancy Firm London/Hybrid £competitive + benefits package Job Description Client Work Manage a diverse business rates caseload covering the comparable, receipts and expenditure and contractors' valuation methods. Understand and keep abreast of all the latest business rates case law developments and valuation and upper tribunal cases to aid advice based on the latest legal developments. To understand and confidently navigate the Check, Challenge and Appeal Framework in England for business rates and to be familiar with and understand the Government Gateway for reviewing and challenging business rates. You will manage key client accounts as well as be responsible for an allocated rating case load. Key responsibilities will involve arranging and undertaking client site inspections requiring comprehensive understanding of measuring all types of commercial buildings to assess the opportunity to raise Checks and eligibility for relief applications. You will present facts and advise clients accordingly to manage risk and achieve best outcome. You will be a confident negotiator when dealing with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) as well as having a very good regional network amongst rating agents and key commercial property professionals. Good analytical valuation report writing skills are a pre-requisite to aid comprehensive Challenge documents for submission on behalf of clients to the VOA and for referral to in valuation and upper tribunal settings. Have experience of and knowledge of attending valuation tribunals as an expert witness and advocate to present client cases. Key Skills And Experience You will be an MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor You will be expected to value commercial property assets across all property valuation methods including the comparable rental, contractors and receipts and expenditure methods. Will be responsible for managing key client accounts and for undertaking quarterly meetings as well as providing regular appeal status, liability and accrual reporting. The successful candidate will be able to competently use and operate the CPI Inform Riverlake and Analyse business rates software programmes and co-star in order to record, populate and submit relevant information as well as to aid the compilation of comparable evidence to utilise for negotiation. Identify opportunities to grow client accounts and to manage risks. You will understand and competently utilise and navigate the Check, Challenge and Appeal business rates framework for England and will be able to independently raise Checks and submit challenges on behalf of clients for the 2023 revaluation. You will be able to advise clients on appropriate business rate relief eligibility and make the required applications on their behalf. You will have a strong network and profile presence in the local and national business rates consultancy community and will attend regular cpd events to ensure you keep abreast of the latest key developments. Awareness of the seismic changes afoot in business rates to advise clients accordingly with full understanding of the content of the Non-domestic Rating Bill 2022-23, the live consultations relating to empty rates relief and transparency and disclosure of valuation information. Qualifications BSc/MSc in an MRICS accredited real estate undergraduate/ postgraduate degree or have an IRRV accreditation MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor Additional Information Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependent) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave Fully funded training towards professional qualifications Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Eye care support