The role

We are looking for a Senior Negotiator to join our Residential Sales team in Cirencester. In this role you will be supporting our Head of Office in driving revenue, profitability and lead generation throughout their patch. 

Responsibilities

•  Delivery of individual and team revenue against set targets through the sale of residential properties in the Cirencester area. 

•  Sourcing, pitching for, and securing new business through developing relationships with potential clients, and other stakeholders

•  To provide exceptional customer service to clients, both face to face and by telephone or email. 

•  Meeting with clients and provide a service tailored to individual instructions.

•  To progress of sales to completion including liaison with solicitors as appropriate and keeping all parties well informed.

•  Maintain team standards according to company policy and external regulations in relation to compliance and KYC responsibilities.

Person specification

•  Ideally you will have previous experience in valuations of £1m+ homes

•  Be able to demonstrate a successful track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets

•  Demonstrate in-depth local knowledge of Cirencester and the surrounding area 

•  Possess excellent negotiating skills and rapport building skills  

•  Demonstrate a full understanding of the residential sales process

•  Have a full understanding of all relevant regulation and AML and KYC procedures required in residential transactions

•  Be capable of building and maintaining good relationships with team members, other colleagues, clients and agents

•  Possess the ability to work well as part of a team but also able to self-motivate and work independently.

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:

•    Heath & Leisure: 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 

•    Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 

Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Main Job Purpose

Within Securities Services the Sales and Relationship Management team is key to ensuring the continued growth of the Channel Islands across both traditional (Global Custody, FDS, TDS and Fund Administration) and alternative (Private Capital) business lines.   There are two main elements to the role: 

  • delivering against a local sales pipeline and ASC target as well as contributing to global, often transformational, deals.
  • protecting and building strategic relationships with local and global clients, with accountability for local client P&L

The Head of Sales and Relationship Management is responsible for ensuring the Relationship Managers (RMs) and Sales Leads in Jersey and Guernsey are equipped to develop long-term client relationships in line with best practice and meet their sales targets, creating a dynamic team structure that encourages self-drive and ambition, whilst also ensuring up to date product knowledge and an understanding of local and global sales campaigns.  

The Head of Sales and Relationship Management must also ensure that the team comply with local governance and global reporting, including Business Acceptance committees. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Define local sales targets both upsell and new prospects and steer progress to those targets
  • Work with regional and global sales leads and communities to ascertain contribution to deals where the Channel Islands is a booking location
  • Monitor existing local relationships to ensure strong connectivity and sustained credibility 
  • Support the team in fostering an inclusive client dialogue, promoting the one-bank approach and fostering the collaboration with FIC and MFS, to maximise cross-selling opportunities
  • Ensure client strategies are properly documented, aligned with business strategy (relevant product mix to maximise client profitability) and client selectivity guidelines, leveraging PowerSales methodology, account plans and best practice: Conduct annual client reviews, covering strategy, risk, profitability.
  • Identify where relevant the need for local sales campaigns and drive their execution
  • Drive selective sales efforts with a view to maximise profitability and fully taking risks into account
  • Ensure an effective, high performing and consistent deal management process, locally and across locations including global colleagues 
  • Support client & business retention, with a view at minimising revenue losses and maximising profitability
  • Steer local activity & performance (collective & individual) through standard KPIs & dashboards, ensuring high quality data in Client Vision
  • Support the ongoing development of sales skills and competencies across the Channel Islands leadership team.
  • Ensure full adhesion to:
    1. Compliance, Financial Security & Risks policies, such as KYC, AML, ABC
    2. Regulatory obligations
    3. Standard BP2S processes & procedures such as ESG assessments, pricing models (3P) and Business Acceptance Process (BAP)
  • Work with local leadership team to ensure sufficient time is spent on building and maintaining market relationships and relationship with strategic industry influencers: partner with Client Line to ensure competitor analysis is maintained.

Additional Job Requirements – Essential Requirements 

  • Sales Planning
  • Competitive analysis
  • Marketing concepts
  • People Management
  • Client Management
  • Risk Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation Skills

Additional Job Requirements – Desired Requirements  

  • Financial planning and strategy
  • Language skills an advantage

Qualifications & Industry Experience – Essential Requirements

  • Minimum five years’ experience in Securities Services Industry
  • Minimum five years’ experience in a client development role
  • Industry knowledge, particularly Investment operations

Qualifications & Industry Experience – Desired Requirements

  • Experience in selling the following products:  Private Capital, TDS, Global Custodian and Fund Administration
  • Experience with multi-jurisdictional deal teams

Personal Style – Essential Requirements 

  • Lead from the front
  • Results driven
  • Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
  • Ability to build long term relationships both internally and externally
  • Persuasive negotiator
  • Client and quality driven
  • Able to lead and motivate
  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Effective team player
  • Adaptability to changing environments

Manager Conduct Responsibilities 

In a controlled risk environment and in alignment with the global strategy, managers must ensure full compliance with Conduct policies:

  • Ensure Conduct governance is fully operational, as per standard guidelines: Conduct is a standard item at the agenda of management or team meetings, Conduct dilemma are well managed and documented, the escalation process is in place, Conduct responsibilities are delegated throughout the perimeter in charge.
  • Be aware of the Conduct risks arising in the perimeter in charge and make sure that appropriate mitigating processes and controls are in place.
  • Ensure Conduct principles are fully embedded in processes including people management processes (appraisal, promotion, mobility, recruitment, …).
  • Develop understanding of Conduct principles by ensuring staff participation to awareness & training sessions.

Regulatory requirements

25 hours CPD required per annum. 

  • Is the employee a “Principal Person – No
  • Is the employee a “Key Person” – No
  • Is the employee a “Senior Manager” – Yes

*according to the meanings given under Article 1(1) of the Financial Services Commission (Jersey) Law 19981 as supplemented by the Commission’s Notice designating “senior management functions” dated 12 January 2023 and effective 13 March 2023.

The Role
The Valuation Business Line is a key part of the Sheffield office servicing a broad spectrum of clients including corporate owners and occupiers, banks, lenders, investors, institutions and the public sector, across a wide geographical area to include Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire.
As part of our growth plan for the team, we are looking for a valuer at Surveyor level who will contribute to and support the existing team in service delivery and business development, reporting directly to the team leader.
The role will require the successful candidate to undertake a wide range of valuation work across the full spectrum of the commercial and residential property sectors, including development appraisals. It requires a working knowledge of various valuation software packages including Argus Developer and Argus Investor, although training is available.
There is a need for regular contact with other parts of the UK valuation business as the team works within the context of a national service line.  The role can be based in either Sheffield or Leeds.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, will be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with valuation experience and ideally, a Registered Valuer.
Responsibilities
• Executing valuation engagements with support from both junior and senior staff from Instruction through to completion
• Managing existing client relationships on a day-to-day basis 
• Preparing standard reports, valuations and submissions and, working with senior guidance on more complex issues
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective clients 
• Identifying new business opportunities 
• Contributing towards the team’s fee earning target 
• Managing instructions or subsections of major projects
• Enhancing BNP Paribas Real Estate’s reputation through successful delivery
• Evaluating, adapting and improving standards, techniques and procedures
• Advising and guiding graduates and administrative employees 
• Sharing knowledge with and providing information to colleagues and the wider team
• Mentor / line manager responsibilities including coaching, development and appraisals 
Requirements 
• Educated to degree level
• MRICS
• RICS Registered Valuer
• Preferred knowledge of Argus/KEL or other valuation software (training available)
Experience
• Demonstrable record of delivery in the UK Real Estate market within a consultancy or client background, preferably focused on valuation work
• Experience in managing a varied and challenging workload
• Working knowledge of Argus/KEL or other valuation software
• Microsoft package proficient
We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
  • Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 
  • Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 
BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Main Job Purpose 

To work as part of the Fund Administration team providing Private Capital fund administration,

corporate services and investor services to private capital funds and underlying fund vehicles

ensuring that they are fully compliant with fund documentation, legal and regulatory requirements

to which they are subject.

Ensuring that the provision of fund administration services are aligned with the client SLA’s, all

internal and external deadlines are understood and met and all operational policies,

procedures and checklists are followed.

Reporting to the Fund Administration Manager.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Preparing fund distribution and call notices to investors in accordance with the fund agreements and legal and regulatory requirements, including liaison with the Investor Relations team regarding the sending of notices to investors
  • Work with the Investor Relations team to deal with ad hoc investor queries and maintaining databases
  • Prepare payment instructions accurately for approved invoices, FX transactions, investments, distributions and any other ad hoc payments
  • Work with the Investor Relations team to update and control static data of investors of the Funds, including bank details
  • Assist in analysing investment proposals to ensure potential fund acquisition meet fund investment criteria
  • Liaise with specialist internal operations such as compliance and CDD to ensure that funds comply with statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Upload invoices in BNPs proprietary workflow management system and maintain accurate data records
  • Assist in execution of documents and ad hoc administrative client and investor requests
  • Liaise with various external and internal parties in the day-to-day administration of the Fund and other custom reporting and projects for specific investor needs
  • Assist the team with internal and external auditor requests and assist with the year-end/interim audit process via a monitored timetable and audit requirement list
  • Assist the Corporate Services team with the preparation of board packs as required for all scheduled and ad hoc board meetings
  • Provide input in relation to the review and monitoring of existing business processes, procedures and checklists to maximize efficiency and productivity in the Private Capital Team
  • Execute group project opportunities relating to the implementation of new systems or platforms and the appropriate operational procedures
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant internal processes, procedures and controls when discharging you Fund Administration duties, using the appropriate system or platform in order to do so.

Technical Skills – Essential Requirements 

  • Proper and effective administration skills
  •  Good time management skills
  • Good prioritisation skills to deal with a high volume of time sensitive tasks quickly and appropriately
  •  Sound problem solving skills
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Package with an emphasis on Excel and Word.

Technical Skills – Desired Requirements 

  • Good understanding of fund structures and fund cash flows
  • Good understanding of the Private Capital industry

Qualifications & Industry Experience – Essential Requirements

  • An interest to study towards a relevant qualification

Qualifications & Industry Experience – Desired Requirements

  • Prior experience of Private Capital and fund administration

Personal Style – Essential Requirements

  • To be a team player and to help and step in to assist other members of the team when required
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and able to deal with various parties both internal and external
  • Organisational skills are key, with an ability to manage workloads and to meet all deadlines
  • Demonstrable motivation and ability to learn new applications and processes
  • Good attention to detail

Personal Style – Desired Requirements

  • Ability to work consistently to meet client deadlines

Main Job Purpose

To work as part of the Fund Administration team providing Private Capital fund administration, corporate services and investor services to private equity funds and underlying private equity fund vehicles ensuring that they are fully compliant with fund documentation, legal and regulatory requirements to which they are subject.

Ensuring that the provision of fund administration services are aligned with the client SLA’s, all internal and external deadlines are understood and met and all operational policies, procedures and checklists are followed.

Reporting to the Fund Administration Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare fund distribution and call notices to investors in accordance with the fund agreements and legal and regulatory requirements, including liaison with the Investor Relations team regarding the sending of notices to investors
  • Work with the Investor Relations team to deal with ad hoc investor queries and maintaining databases
  • Prepare and/or review payment instructions accurately for approved invoices, FX transactions, investments, distributions and any other ad hoc payments
  • Prepare and/or review investor correspondence template (i.e. for sending of monthly financial reports and notices) where relevant
  • Work with the Investor Relations team to update and control static data of investors of the Funds, including bank details
  • Assist in analysing investment proposals to ensure potential fund acquisition meet fund investment criteria
  • Liaise with specialist internal operations such as compliance and CDD to ensure that funds comply with statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Assist in updating the foreign exchange and invoices log
  • Prepare and/or review bridge facility reporting required for the funds Assist in execution of documents and other ad hoc administrative client and investor requests
  • Liaise with various external and internal parties (e.g. client, external auditor, other BNP offices etc) in the day to day administration of the Fund and other custom reporting and projects for specific investor needs.
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors and assist with the year-end/interim audit process via a monitored timetable and audit requirement list
  • Assist the Corporate Services team with the preparation of agendas, board minutes and board packs as required for all scheduled and ad hoc board meetings
  • Assist the Corporate Services team in updating logs including minutes, shareholder and loan note registers where required
  • Assist with the preparation and compilation of board packs
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant internal processes, procedures and controls when discharging you Fund Administration duties, using the appropriate system or platform in order to do so
  • Provide input in relation to the review and monitoring of existing business processes, procedures and checklists to maximize efficiency and productivity in the Private Capital Team
  • Execute group project opportunities relating to the implementation of new systems or platforms and the appropriate operational procedures

Technical Skills – Essential Requirements

  • Proper and effective administration skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Good prioritisation skills to deal with a high volume of time sensitive tasks quickly and appropriately
  • Sound problem solving skills
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Package with an emphasis on Excel and Word

Technical Skills – Desired Requirements

  • Good understanding of fund structures and fund cash flows
  • Good understanding of the Private Capital industry

Qualifications and Industry Experience – Essential Requirements

  • An interest to study towards ICSA/ACCA/ACA or a similar qualification

Qualifications and Industry Experience – Essential Requirements

  • Prior experience of Private Capital and fund administration

Personal Style – Essential Requirements

  • To be a team player and to help and step in to assist other members of the team when required
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and able to deal with various parties both internal and external
  • Organisational skils are key, with an ability to manage workloads and to meet all deadlines
  • Demonstrable motivation and ability to learn new applications and processes
  • Good attention to details

Personal Style – Desired Requirements

  • Ability to work consistently to meet client deadlines

The main purpose of the OPC (Operational Permanent Control) team locally is to ensure the effective management of the group policies and procedures to maintain and enhance a robust risk and operational control framework with regard to the first line of defence. 

The Head of OPC and the OPC team collaborate locally and globally to manage the non-financial Risk and permanent control framework within the Channel Islands.   Their activities cover all operational risks listed in the Group risk libraries, which include but are not limited to fraud, outsourcing/shoring, conduct, IT, GDPR, compliance and breach of regulations.   

The post holder has line management responsibility for the resources employed within the OPC function.

Key responsibilities, include the effective implementation, stakeholder engagement, management and quality assurance relating to:

  • All aspects of Procedure management (implementation, application, cascading)
  • Identification, management and cascading of the risks through the Risk and Control Self-Assessment framework, in close collaboration with key stakeholders 
  • Ensure the control plan is maintained and enhanced, and control results are reviewed and analysed by the management of the location and when relevant by operational teams / relevant stakeholders and that, according to the results, action plans are defined if needed locally. 
  • Incident managed to include analysis, quality reviews and corrective measures that have to be implemented, jointly with the relevant stakeholders
  • Contribute management information, KPIs and reporting to organized committees and meetings
  • Lead a high performing OPC team that positively delivers against the department goals and local strategy
  • As a manager, ensure full compliance with Conduct policies 

Competencies

  • Broad Operational Risk and Control Management experience and risk awareness
  • High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality control
  • Effective stakeholder engagement
  • Effective Time Management: Be able to work on multiple assignments and complete high-quality work against strict and competing deadlines, with timely updates to stakeholders
  • Effective Communicator with excellent writing, reporting and verbal communication skills 
  • Personal Conduct: demonstrates the highest levels of ethics, integrity and conduct
  • Competent and positive people management skills, leading by example
  • Effectively communicates and manages change; solution driven 
  • A can-do attitude with a strong ability to work on own initiative
  • Accountability – takes initiative and is accountable for their role
  • Analytical ability, with some knowledge of Tableau/PowerBI reporting tools (or similar) a plus

The Role

We are looking for talented and ambitious individuals who demonstrate the attributes that are fundamental to becoming a successful Building surveyor. 

The Graduate Programme supports you to become a Chartered Surveyor with the RICS, and the programme generally takes on average two years to complete. 

You will be assigned a Buddy, Supervisor and Counsellor upon joining.  

Training and development 

•    Full APC training via with the RICS, and continued support for all graduates; 

•    Pre-APC mock interviews/presentation training and seminars;

•    Continuous Professional Development (CPD) lectures. 

Responsibilities

•    To work on day to day tasks as set by line manager and APC supervisor;

•    To take responsibility for work and projects as appropriate to the team/department in which they currently work;

•    To liaise with APC supervisor and counsellor on a regular basis to discuss progress towards the APC;

•    First class ability to prioritise and manage own workload.

•    Relevant understanding of business/departmental context;

•    Accuracy and quality of reporting to clients;

•    Is responsive to the needs of the client and looks for ways to improve products and services. 

•    Proactive in building relationships with internal and external service providers and responsive and helpful to external clients.

•    Relevant understanding of business/ departmental context.

•    Accuracy and quality of reporting to clients.

•    Has a small network of internal and external contacts.

•    Shares expertise with colleagues; 

•    Proactively communicates to colleagues and others;

•    Works collaboratively with others in a team;

•    Ability to work flexibly, on own initiative and as part of a team;

•    Ability to manage relationships with tact and diplomacy; 

•    Awareness of Equal Opportunities.

Person specification

Qualifications

•    Degree in Building Surveying 

•    Property work experience.

Experience & skill set

•    Competent using all Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); 

•    Interpersonal skills – confident communicators with the ability to express opinions clearly and convincingly;

•    Achievement/determination – strong track record of academic and personal achievement 

•    Motivated and committed to a career within Surveying; 

•    Analytical capability – good problem-solving skills and logical approach

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:

•    Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 

•    Financial:  Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 

BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

The Role:

We are looking for a Rural Valuer to join the Strutt & Parker Northern Rural Team to co-ordinate all valuations across the north of England. You will lead a network of Valuers and provide professional guidance and support to them as well being responsible for delivery of your own valuation workstream. 

Key Skills

•    Reliable, friendly, approachable and supportive, able to inspire others, to coach and develop people’s skills

•    Entrepreneurial, dynamic and able to apply professional and commercial judgement to deliver results

•    Competent and experienced MRICS qualified rural surveyor with experience of delivering work across a range of projects

•    Demonstrate team leadership, capable of building relationships with existing and new clients and generating new opportunities

•    Possess a composed manner in order to be able to work under pressure

•    Good time management and ability to prioritise workloads

•    Ability to meet deadlines

•    Accuracy and attention to detail

•    Excellent communication skills – must be capable of building and maintaining good relationships with team members, other colleagues and clients

•    Confident manner with clients and the team

•    Flexible approach to work and hours undertaken

•    An understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion

•    Ability to network, influence, negotiate

Qualifications:

•    MRICS (good amount of PQE)

•    RICS Registered Valuer

•    FAAV qualified is preferable

Experience

•    Strong experience in agricultural and rural residential valuations 

•    Proficient in the use of Word, Excel and mapping software

•    Experience in working in a regional setting potentially covering more than one office location.

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:

  • Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 27 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 
  • Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 

Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Job Title: Head of Organisational Development and Talent

Location: Solihull; a flexible hybrid working model which supports you as well as enabling you to work collaboratively with your colleagues

Hours: Full time, Permanent

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A bit about us:

At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we are proud to be part of a global banking group. Our mission is simple: to provide straightforward consumer finance solutions that empower customers to make responsible financial decisions. We partner with some of the UK’s most well-known retailers and brands to help their customers finance purchases in a responsible way.

The Role:

To drive future business success through the creation, delivery and evolution of a holistic and inclusive talent strategy that attracts, develops, progresses and retains the right people, with the right skills at the right time. You will work collaboratively to drive enterprise level change and transformation that ensures the business continues to evolve to meets its commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create, develop and implement an inclusive talent strategy and associated frameworks that drive attraction, mobility, development, learning, diversity and performance, aligned with business objectives and values
  • Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders and the wider People Team to drive enterprise level change and transformation. Act as subject matter expert to identify needs, develop options, manage risk, execute implementation and track progress.
  • Oversee all talent acquisition activities to ensure all resourcing needs are proactively identified, tracked and fulfilled, reconciling to Headcount budget and forecast. Create a compelling attraction strategy that promotes the business as employer of choice.
  • Create, develop and manage talent development programmes to support Strategic Workforce Planning, succession planning, innovation and leadership, collaborating with the wider People Team (UK, central and Group)
  • Foster a culture of innovation and curiosity by promoting continuous learning across all levels of the organisation. Drive colleague engagement by integrating learning and development opportunities into the overall colleague experience strategy.
  • Lead a professional team, coaching and mentoring to ensure engagement, competency and performance. Drive a continuous improvement mindset that strives for best practice and ongoing evolution of the talent proposition.

Skills & Attributes:

  • CIPD qualified level 7 or equivalent CPD
  • Proven track record in a senior generalist HR or talent acquisition / development leadership role
  • Understanding of diversity equity and inclusion principles and experience driving DEI initiatives within talent management processes
  • Experience of influencing cross functional teams to structure/ deliver talent programmes with demonstrable results
  • Demonstrated success in creating and implementing innovative learning solutions
  • Experience in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development

What’s in it for you?

Joining BNP Paribas Personal Finance means becoming part of a Top Employer UK dedicated to making a difference to the lives of our customers. Along with a fulfilling career, you’ll be able to enjoy a benefits package which you can tailor to your lifestyle and needs, with key highlights including;

  • Competitive salary and a contributory pension scheme
  • Access to our Health Cash Plan Scheme
  • A multi-award-winning flexible benefits platform offering life insurance, private medical insurance, or lifestyle benefits that include discounts on dining, cinema, and days out
  • The opportunity to buy and sell holidays, giving you even more control over your work-life balance

Could this be you?

Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do – whether for our colleagues, customers, partners, or the community. We live by our values: We’re positive, we’re brave, and we own it. We believe a positive attitude and a passion for making things happen matter most. Don’t let confidence hold you back – there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we want to hear from you! Whether you’re considering a career change or exploring a sector jump, we welcome applicants with transferable skills.

Apply now to express your interest and discover how you can make a meaningful contribution to our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK, visit our website: https://www.bnpparibas-pf.co.uk/careers.

Equal Opportunities Disclaimer

BNP Paribas Personal Finance promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

The role:

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to become a key member of the Rural Land Management and Consultancy team in London. 

The Rural team undertakes a wide range of rural estate, farm and property management and professional rural advice working closely with colleagues in our National Estate Agency, Estates & Farms Agency and Forestry teams. We are working to expand the skill sets within the team, particularly in relation to Natural Capital and Rural Diversification. 

The role will be primarily focussed on estate and property management.

Key deliverables

•    Acting as principal agent/lead asset manager for a key estate management client, reporting to and working closely with senior colleagues

•    Overseeing day-to-day management of the assets and progressing strategic objectives

•    Secured lending and other professional valuations

•    Coordinating the work of all business lines involved

•    Contributing to the continued growth of the business through business development

•    Ensuring achievement of key client deliverables

•    Adherence to internal and client process and compliance standards

Responsibilities 

•    Managing and leading a high performing team on the principal instruction

•    Seeking opportunities to leverage skill and expertise to develop new business for the wider team

Key Skills

•    Competent and experienced professional with experience of managing a significant portfolio of rural assets, particularly let farms, residential property and other rural assets

•    Team leadership skills with ability to manage, delegate and supervise effectively 

•    Ability to prioritise workloads and work to high standards under pressure

•    Excellent communication skills capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with team members, other colleagues, clients and stakeholders

•    Feeds into team budgeting and deploys resources effectively and profitably

•    An entrepreneurial attitude with an aspiration to grow the profile and performance of the wider business

Person specification

Qualifications:

•    Relevant undergraduate/postgraduate degree or equivalent

•    MRICS qualified – preferably Rural pathway with 3 – 5 years PQE

•    CAAV/SAAVA membership/qualification an advantage

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:

•    Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 27 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 

•    Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 

Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.