The role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Lettings Negotiator to join our expanding and successful Estate Agency team in London. This opportunity would suit a self-starting, highly motivated, individual seeking a career changing opportunity. This role offers career progression and a chance to excel at the top end of the property industry.

In this role you will be:

•    Register enquiries and arranging appointments 

•    Accompanying applicants to viewings

•    Deal with telephone and email enquiries from applicants and landlords

•    Follow up enquiries and negotiating lettings

•    Generate a targeted number of viewings per week 

•    Register new applicants 

•    Dealing with tenancy progression

•    Gain market appraisals 

•    Sell all company services strongly and ethically to generate new and repeat business

•    Demonstrate a successful track record in meeting and exceeding targets

•    Develop relationships and work closely with clients through meetings to secure future instructions/business

•    Offer a first class level of customer service at all times

Key Skill

•    Excellent negotiating skills and rapport building skills 

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

•    Good time management and ability to prioritise workloads

•    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

•    An understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion

Experience

•    Proficient in the use of Word, Excel & PowerPoint

•    Previous experience of working in Residential Lettings in PCL

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

•    Health & 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.

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Job Title: Enterprise Architect

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 propose Information System (IS) level architecture solutions, ensuring their consistency, adaptability and sustainability in alignment with the UK Enterprise Architecture strategy. The Enterprise Architect is responsible for the successful design of the Information System within BNPP PF UK and accountable for compliancy with the architecture governance framework and its processes.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and evolve existing and future IS architecture based on BNPP PF UK architecture principals and consistent with company frameworks 
• Define the roadmaps required to achieve future IS architecture target 
• Create Architecture models to reflect the organisations strategies. Create and Maintain Enterprise Architecture assets
• Ensure the local Architecture committee operates in accordance the governance charter 
• Engage in Research and Design to evaluate and propose technologies to complement business strategy and IT roadmap
• Engage with the BNPP framework (EAGLE) and ensure compliance at all times 

Skills & Attributes:

• Experience in TOGAF / TOGAF Practitioner Certification
• Architectural Leadership at Domain Level
• Ability to operate across multiple engagements concurrently and assume architectural responsibility 
• SME in one or more specific domains: Business, Functional, Application, Data ,Technical.
• Display a level of knowledge within IT disciplines, gained through breadth of experience and technology exposure
• Experience of working with commercial off the shelf and bespoke solutions

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

The HR Officer will work in collaboration with the HR Operations team and be responsible for delivering an excellent HR administration and first line advisory service to the business. This individual will work directly with the business, and this role will further raise the value-add business profile of the HR Operations team.

Responsibilities

•    In collaboration with the HR Business Partners, provide an excellent first step advisory service to employees on areas such as performance reviews, absence management, family friendly procedures (maternity, paternity and adoption leave), whilst following policy, procedures and legal requirements, escalating issues where required

•    Supporting the HR Operations team in the preparation of documentation for disciplinary/ grievances / performance management and restructure programmes

•    Record and maintain accurate employee data and produce accurate and timely information/reports as required.

•    Ensure ongoing case management is recorded on the HR System on behalf of the HR Business Partners. 

•    In conjunction with the HR Operations team, create and review HR policies and procedures. 

•    Ownership of the Company Terms of Engagement to ensure compliance with employment law updates. Completing an annual review of the Company Terms of Engagement for publication.

•    Attendance at disciplinary/grievance and flexible working meetings to take summary meeting notes 

•    Provide extensive support throughout the salary and bonus review cycle / promotions process and budget process, preparing salary review letters in collaboration with the HR Admin Hub.

•    Ensure that efficient and workable processes are in place and continuously review and improve them.

•    Support HR projects/objectives, leading elements of them where appropriate as directed by the Senior HR Business Partner.

Person specification

•    Educated to degree level and CIPD qualified or working towards

Qualifications/Key Skills

Experience

•    Record of HR operational experience

•    Professional services industry and/or multi-site background, an advantage

•    Experience in setting up HR policies and procedures

•    PC literate, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HR databases

•    Understanding of HR policies and procedures desirable

•    Professional services industry and/or multi-site background an advantage

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

•    Health & 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:

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

The team undertake the management of Rural Estates and offer a range of professional rural advice, their technical excellence ensures an impressive client base and they advise on some of the most prestigious clients in the area. The role will be a blend of Estate Management and professional working within a team.  

Key deliverables

•    Acting as principal agent for a selection of estate management clients and ensuring the achievement of key client deliverables.

•    Undertaking estate and farming business reviews 

•    Handling diversification projects

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

•    Secured lending and other professional valuations

•    Adherence to internal and client process and compliance standards

Responsibilities 

•    Managing and leading a high performing team

•    Maintaining a strong and prestigious client base 

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

Key Skill

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

•    Demonstrate team leadership potential, 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

Person specification

Qualifications:

•    Relevant undergraduate/postgraduate degree or equivalent

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

•    CAAV membership/qualification an advantage

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

•    Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, up to 30 days annual leave (depending on level) + 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.

The role:

Due to growth our dynamic and enthusiastic St Albans team are seeking a new team member to take a pivotal role in helping to develop our rural consultancy and management team. Working within our growing rural team predominantly in an estate management role but with the ability to work across the spectrum of professional rural services, this role comes with a wealth of opportunity for career progression.  

We undertake the full range of Rural services within our multi-skilled team, with diversity of clients, work types in management, consultancy, valuation, farming and environmental services.  Our technical excellence ensures an impressive client base, and we advise on some of the most prestigious landowners in the area. The role will be a blend of Estate Management and professional working within the team but with opportunities to work with other disciplines across the business. 

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

•    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

•    Secured lending and other professional valuations (preferred but not essential)

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 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.

The role

Based at BNP Paribas Real Estate office headquarters in Harewood Avenue and reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, the successful candidate will be responsible for the deployment and support of the IT Governance framework, working with the IT management team to implement best practice operational governance processes in line with the wider group governance strategy. 

The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert on the IT operational risk assessment, controls and governance (“IT GRC”).  Sitting within the IT team and acting as the first line of defense (“1LOD”), UK IT Governance officer closely partners with internal IT teams, Business OPC, Central IT OPC and other control functions to strengthen IT operational processes.  This role is aiming to cover:

1.    IT Operational Permanent Control (OPC) Assessment

2.    Group Cybersecurity Assessment

3.    IT Audits

4.    Client Due Diligence Questionnaire and Security clauses in contract

The successful candidate will have strong and relevant experience in IT governance and operational risk management in a similar sized organisation.

In order to meet our expectations, the successful candidate should have an eagerness for continued personal and professional development with a focus on delivering world class service to service users. 

They should relish working in a team environment with the ability to interact and share ideas, but be equally confident working independently to deliver new methods and processes.

Activities

IT OPC

•    Ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the IT OPC framework within Real Estate UK IT OPC scope 

•    Lead UK IT OPC campaign, verify control testing results and submit them to the central team in Paris for consolidation and reporting

•    Collaborate with the respective IT process owner to formalize remediation plans on identified weaknesses or failures, ensure the follow-up of these actions and escalate to the relevant level on any key delay.

Group Cybersecurity Program

•    Be the point of contact regarding the Group Cybersecurity Program for Real Estate UK, and contribute to the compliance of the Group IT Risk and Cyber Security requirements

•    Manage the assessment of control objectives defined in the Program.  Drive IT responsible parties to provide feedback and evidence to demonstrate the compliance of the concerned asset/process

•    Follow up, verify and submit evidence until the closure of each control objective.  Track, monitor and report the progress of each assessment campaign for UK IT

•    Drive the respective IT team to define roadmap and key milestones to address outstanding objectives 

IT Audits

•    Managing and co-ordinating internal and external IT audits ensuring full collaboration with the auditors.

•    Register findings and recommendations identified from IT audit missions

•    Track and drive the closure of action items with the respective IT action owner

Client Due Diligence Questionnaire and Security clauses in contract

•    Coordinate with IT teams and manage IT responses in answering due diligence questionnaire related to IT GRC from client/prospect

•    Contribute to the contract / service level agreement review for services provided to client and liaise with internal Legal and IT teams on revising clauses related to IT GRC requirements

Others

•    Consolidate results from various control assessments and provide IT Risk and Cyber Security management reports for UK IT Dashboard and Internal Control Committee

•    Coordinate IT GRC training for the entity aiming to promote a risk awareness culture

•    Ensure local procedure is well managed

Person specification

Essential qualifications

•    Formal IT qualification

Desirable qualifications

•    ITIL Life cycle / Capability certification

•    ISACA Certificate in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)

•    CISA certification

Essential experience 

•    Knowledge of external certifications and the ability to audit the organisation’s conformance to those standards; 

•    Working experience within ISO 27001 / NIST standards 

•    Good level of experience and competency within an IT OPC and Governance environment. 

•    Relevant IT audit experience – especially within the area of governance and quality. 

•    Personal experience of implementing high quality standards (ideally ISO etc.) within an organisation and the ability to drive quality standards through the organisation. 

Desirable experience 

•    Exposure to IT risk management and reporting. 

Key skills/competencies 

•    Ability to prioritise and manage own workload in difficult and pressured situations 

•    Ability to adjust to meet the expectations of a wide range of users 

•    Ability to work alone or as part of a team 

•    Excellent written and spoken English 

•    Ability to liaise with senior stakeholders 

•    Self-starter 

•    Commercially astute 

•    Delivers innovative solutions 

•    Sound decision maker 

•    Creative thinker 

•    Pursues excellence 

•    Responsiveness to colleagues 

•    Responsiveness to clients 

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

•    Health & 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.

If you are looking for a new opportunity, but don’t see the right level or location advertised, please submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch should we have a suited role