Partner, Business Rates

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About The Role

Knight Frank is looking to hire a Rating Surveyor, (Partner) to join our Business Rates Department, based in Birmingham.

We are looking for an experienced individual to grow and help shape the Business Rates service line offering, principally in the Midlands, but working closely and in tandem with our teams across the UK. They will have access to a broad range of enviable and reputable market leading clients. We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated surveyor prepared to bring fresh ideas and genuinely make a difference.

Responsibilities:

• To be proactive, enthusiastic and driven in providing the best Business Rates advice to our clients.
• A team player working to ensure the Business Rates department meets their goals & objectives.
• Obtaining and managing instructions in sufficient quantity to satisfy your personal targets.
• Maintaining a high professional profile and be continually alert to business opportunities.

Key Experience Required:

• MRICS, IRRV or RSA qualified
• 5 years’ or more experience in Business Rates
• Drivers Licence
• The experience and ability to make and maintain contacts for profitable development of business
• The capacity to understand office technology, standard procedures and their implementation
• Be wholly competent in the skills required of the professional surveyor and to perform to a high standard
• Seeking a challenge and ready to embrace the opportunity to succeed in a Partnership environment where there are no barriers to progression

Please note:

this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.

Your trusted partners in property.
We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people’s lives and environments.
Founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies.