Career Opportunities
We are always looking for new talent
People matter at Symonds & Sampson. We value our staff and recognise how everybody plays an important part in making business tick. Whether you are starting out or looking to further your property career we pride ourselves on nurturing talent.
We aim to offer the opportunity to progress through the firm, obtaining professional qualifications including through our graduate and apprentice training schemes. Our mission is to recruit, support and encourage the right people, and enabling them to become future leaders within the firm. Many of our senior staff and partners have been with us since finishing education.
If you are a ‘people person’ - whether you are already in property, looking to transfer your skills from another profession, or looking for a return to work opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. If there isn’t an opportunity listed here that suits you, why not contact us or pop into your nearest office for a chat.
Symonds & Sampson is an equal opportunities employer.
Current Opportunities
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Estate Agency Manager to join our award-winning sales team in Sherborne. This opportunity would suit a highly motivated, entrepreneurial person with a proven track record of at least five years in residential agency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Management of sales team
- Ensure office targets are met and exceeded
- Meet with clients and assess their particular needs
- Register and manage applicants
- Generate and conduct Market Appraisals
- Arrange and attend viewings around homes
- Canvass for new business opportunities
- Registering new clients according to compliance
- Respond to queries via e-mail and telephone
- Sales progression and liaising with solicitors
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Strong people skills
- Good time management and ability to prioritise workloads
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent telephone manner and client facing skills
- Excellent communication skills - must be capable of building and maintaining good relationships with team members, other colleagues, clients and agents
- Confident manner with clients and the team
- Flexible approach to work and hours undertaken
- An understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion
REWARDS
- A competitive salary package commensurate with experience
- Full time role, and joining a rota for Saturday cover
- Holiday starting at 28 days per year including bank holidays and increasing with long service
- A work-based pension scheme
The Sherborne Office is a friendly office situated close to the centre of the town, within walking distance of local amenities. It's home to sales, lettings and agricultural departments.
All applications will be treated strictest confidence.
**We are looking for property professionals. If you are an experienced estate agent or a 'people person' seeking a new challenge, do get in touch.
Symonds & Sampson LLP are seeking an RICS Registered Valuer to be able to cover the whole of Wessex Region as required but based out of Wimborne.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES
To undertake work types including but not limited to:
- Level 2 RICS Homebuyer reports (Private and bank panel instructions)
- Mortgage Valuations for bank panels.
- Valuations for banks, private individuals, probate and general tax planning
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- RICS qualified
- Registered Valuer
- Full UK Driving license,
- 2-4 years PQE
- Ability to deal effectively with email and telephone enquiries
- Diary and Database management
- File Management and compliance
- Proficient in use of Microsoft packages especially Excel spreadsheets
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
- Mortgage Valuations for bank panels.
- Residential Red Book Valuation (preferred though not a prerequisite)
- Level 2 RICS Homebuyers (Private and bank panel instructions)
REWARDS
- A competitive salary dependent on experience
- Training and subscriptions of RICS along with any additional qualifications required
- Holiday starting at 28 days per year including bank holidays and increasing with long service
- Work based pension scheme
THE OFFICE is in the heart of Wimborne, within a short walk of shops, eateries and the Minster. It is home to our Agricultural, Valuation and Building Survey and Design departments.
