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Stags is always looking to add talented staff to its team.

We are a diverse firm of West Country estate agents, covering residential sales, lettings, and farm agency to include a number of specialist property, professional and agricultural departments, with a reputation for quality service. Stags employs dedicated and professional staff with excellent regional knowledge of the South West.

If you think you have the right qualities, experience and qualifications to work for Stags, send a copy of your CV to: The Recruitment Department, Stags, 19 Bampton Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6AA or email [email protected]

Professional Services

Rural Surveyor - Taunton

An exciting opportunity to join an expanding professional team based in Somerset but serving clients across the West Country.

Successful applicants will join an established team with a varied workload, excellent reputation and loyal client base, undertaking a wide variety of general professional work including:

  • Landlord and Tenant
  • Letting of farms and bare land
  • Rural grant and agri-environmental scheme applications
  • Rural Planning
  • Formal Red Book valuations
  • Compulsory Purchase and Compensation

The role offers an opportunity for the right candidates to built their own portfolio, expand the firms reach and launch a successful career with an established and supportive firm.

Requirements

Candidates should be Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Fellows of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers or be working towards qualification. Practical agricultural experience is valued but not essential. Good attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a Full UK Driving Licence are essential.

The Package

  • Competitive salary with annual review
  • Tailored career development
  • Flexible working
  • 23 days annual holiday minimum, plus Bank Holidays.
  • Fully-funded professional memberships
  • Support attaining Chartered status, Fellowship of the CAAV and other relevant qualifications

About us

Stags is a multi-disciplinary firm, which has been operating in the South-West of England since 1874 and now features 22 offices. Within the firm, the established Professional Services division operates from five key “hubs”, and provides a range of technical advice and professional services to landowners, farmers, property owners, investors and professionals. We offer an inclusive and supportive work environment with an emphasis on developing our professionals as individuals, capable of operating at the forefront of our profession.

Application Process

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter addressed to Guy Wilson at [email protected]

Farm Agent/Rural Surveyor - Cornwall

Fantastic opportunity to work in Cornwall handling the sale of farms and land. The position would suit someone who enjoys sales, valuation, providing property advice, often problem solving and working within a dynamic and enthusiastic team. There is the opportunity for a mixed role undertaking valuation and professional work. RICS and CAAV qualification is preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading west country firm of chartered surveyors, estate agents and auctioneers and to build a long-term career.

    Why work for Stags?

    • Holiday allowance of 23 days plus bank holidays
    • Personal development plans tailored to you
    • Annual pay reviews
    • Multiple sporting events and challenges
    • Support and assistance from across the firm
    • Enjoyable working environment
    • Company social events
    • About us

      Stags is a multi-disciplinary firm, which has been operating in the South-West of England since 1874 and now features 22 offices. Within the firm, the established Professional Services division operates from five key “hubs”, and provides a range of technical advice and professional services to landowners, farmers, property owners, investors and professionals. We offer an inclusive and supportive work environment with an emphasis on developing our professionals as individuals, capable of operating at the forefront of our profession.

      Application Process

      Enquiries with C.V and supporting letter to George Alder MRICS FAAV, Stags 21 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1PR; or [email protected]

Professional Services Co-ordinator / Administrator

Stags are looking to recruit an Office Co-ordinator / Administrator to join our Development Land, Planning, and Architectural Design teams in Exeter. The role will involve providing a combination of agency, consultancy and administrative support to the team who provide a range of professional services to clients across the South West.

This position presents a fantastic opportunity for someone to join the department during an exciting period of growth.

The anticipated workload will be varied but will include:

  • Point of contact for clients, landlords, tenants, other professionals, contractors and suppliers, predominantly over the telephone and by email but also face to face
  • Handling some aspects of development land agency progression including property listing, brochure and details generation, preparation of site information packs, handling buyer and seller enquiries, with support from the wider development land team
  • Helping to manage Planning and Architectural Design workflow and capacity and co-ordinating workstreams to support instruction progression and achieve deadlines
  • Responding to and, where applicable, dealing with general enquiries
  • Provide general administrative support to the team
  • Management of diaries and organising meetings and events
  • Audio typing of letters, emails, reports, meeting minutes and other documents
  • Drafting and raising fee invoices using our invoicing software
  • Recording and maintaining invoice schedules and quotes spreadsheets
  • Completing background searches and due diligence research on both properties and clients
  • Drafting and arranging signature of our Terms’ of Business
  • Photocopying, filing and CRM management
  • Liaising with members of both the wider Professional Services department and firm
  • Assisting with marketing for the department
  • Organising and co-ordinating events

Requirements

The successful applicant will have a flexible ‘can do’ positive attitude, be a fast learner for in-house software systems, self-motivated and will ideally have previous experience supporting a busy team, as well as being able to use their own initiative and prioritise their workload. The ability to work as part of a team is essential and attention to detail is key.

An understanding of the development and planning sector would be advantageous but not essential, as well as experience of working in an office environment.

The skills and characteristics we are looking for include:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good telephone manner
  • Ability to work on your own initiative or as a team
  • Excellent working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Office
  • Organised, with a high level of attention to detail
  • Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks and ensure deadlines are met
  • Audio typing

About us

Stags is a multi-disciplinary firm of Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors and Auctioneers, which has been operating in the South-West of England since 1874. As well as being leading Estate Agents in the region, the firm has an established Professional Services division which provides a range of technical advice and professional services to landowners, farmers, property owners, institutions and professionals.

We have 22 offices across the region including five Professional Services “hubs” located in Taunton, Tiverton, Exeter, Totnes and Launceston from which we cover the whole of the West Country.

We are a Partnership run firm, without faceless individuals, offering a friendly and supportive working environment, with access to a variety of skills and knowledge to be shared.

The Exeter office is located in a super position along Southernhay West, only minutes from the centre of the city. The office is made up of a variety of teams covering residential agency, lettings, farm agency, holiday complexes, new homes and professional services. The office comprises approximately 30 members of staff.

Why Stags?

  • Established firm with over 150 years’ experience
  • Holiday allowance of 23 days plus bank holidays, rising to 24 days after 5 years’ continuous service
  • NEST pension scheme
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Multiple sporting events and firm challenges, in support of the firms nominated Charity
  • Support and assistance from across the firm
  • Enjoyable working environment
  • Regular team, office and whole firm social events

Application Process

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Ben Luxton via email to [email protected] or to discuss the role further, please ring 01392 439046.

Property Sales

Sales Negotiator - Torquay

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to become an important part of our friendly team, with a reputation for excellent service.

Our Torquay Office requires a Full Time Negotiator to join their busy sales team. Estate Agency or sales experience is preferred but not essential for this role and would be suited to an individual with an ambition to grow and receive training in the property industry.

The Role:

  • Registering, Establishing and Maintaining Client Relationships.
  • Effectively Understanding Buyer’s needs and Preferences.
  • Conducting Viewing appointments.
  • New business generation, customer telephone contact, leaflet dropping and door knocking.
  • Negotiate Offers to achieve best prices for our Clients.
  • Managing the Sales Process from offer stage to Completion.
  • Carrying out all general administration associated with Estate Agency to a high standard.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay: Commission pay

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Torquay TQ2 5EG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Estate Agency: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

If you are an ambitious property professional looking to further your career within a dynamic residential sales team, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to Michael Hughes at [email protected], or call 01803 200160 for a confidential discussion.

Commercial Property Manager - Totnes

We are looking for a Commercial Property Manager to join our busy Totnes Fore Street office.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the friendly and dedicated team working within a thriving office with the scope to develop and progress.

This varied role will include dealing with all aspects of commercial property management and is ideally suited to someone who is well organised, has good IT knowledge and is used to working under pressure and has some commercial management experience.

The primary role will include:

Overseeing a mixed portfolio of commercial and some residential property.

  • Dealing with landlord and tenant enquiries received in person, by phone or by email
  • Managing landlord and tenant relationships
  • Co-ordinating maintenance repairs ensuring satisfactory completion of works, to include Major Works and Section 20 Consultation
  • Liaising with contractors to arrange both routine and ad hoc property maintenance
  • Undertaking property visits and reporting to the landlord
  • Experience in commercial property management preferred but training and support will be given

No Saturday working. Parking provided.

The candidate - Desired skills and attributes:

  • Commercial property experience desirable
  • Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
  • Be able to work as part of team
  • Desire and passion to deliver the highest standards
  • IT Literate and able to adapt to learning new IT systems quickly

A full UK driving licence and your own car is essential.

Why join Stags?

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Parking
  • Mileage
  • Ongoing training and support
  • Opportunities to grow and develop within the industry

To apply, or for further details, e-mail in the strictest confidence to Kate Collins – Manager, MRICS with a CV and covering letter: [email protected]

Sales Assistant - Exeter

Our busy Residential Sales Department in Exeter is seeking a full-time Sales Assistant to join our successful and dynamic team.

This is a varied and rewarding role that will involve a broad range of responsibilities, including office administration, supporting residential sales, coordinating property marketing campaigns, preparing sales particulars and advertising materials, and liaising with buyers, sellers, and other clients throughout the sales process.

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational and time-management skills, be confident using computer systems, and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A proactive approach, willingness to learn, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in property are essential.

Saturday working will be required on a rota basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual to develop a long-term career with one of the West Country's leading estate agency brands.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter in confidence to Nick Smith via email: [email protected]

New Homes Assistant - Exeter

Our expanding New Homes Department in Exeter is looking for a motivated and organised full-time New Homes Sales Assistant to support our busy and dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced property environment, assisting with the marketing and administration of new homes developments across the South West.

This is a varied and rewarding role that will involve supporting the day-to-day running of the department, coordinating marketing activity, assisting with property sales administration, and liaising with clients, developers, and third-party suppliers throughout the sales process.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Creating and maintaining new homes property listings
  • Processing invoices and administrative documentation
  • Booking photographers and coordinating third-party service
  • Coordinating new homes marketing campaigns, including newspapers, billboards, leaflets, posters, window cards, printing, and social media content
  • Updating development web pages and liaising with the Marketing Department regarding information and links
  • Organising and scheduling LinkedIn posts
  • Tracking new homes viewings and following up on leads and enquiries
  • Assisting with the preparation of sales particulars and advertising materials

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational and time-management skills, be confident using computer systems, and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A proactive approach, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in property and marketing are essential.

Saturday working will be required on a rota basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to develop a long-term career within one of the West Country’s leading estate agency brands.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter in confidence to Callum Jones via telephone: 01392 286919 or email: [email protected]

Residential Lettings

Lettings Negotiator - Wellington

We are looking for an Lettings Negotiator to join our Somerset Lettings team to be based in Wellington.

The Role

This full time role would suit someone who enjoys working as part of team in a busy environment. You will have the opportunity to deal with a diverse range of property with the ideal candidate having some experience, proactive, well-organised, computer-literate and able to work on their own initiative.

As a Lettings Negotiator, you will be involved in the day to day letting processes, from conducting property viewings and negotiating terms to preparing tenancy agreements. In addition, you will be dealing with day to day landlord and tenant enquires. Your aim is to ensure smooth and efficient transactions, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction for both landlords and tenants.

Some Saturday working will be required on a rota basis with time given back in lieu.

The candidate - Desired skills and attributes

  • Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
  • Be able to work as part of team.
  • Desire and passion to deliver a highest standards.
  • IT Literate and able to adapt to learning new IT systems quickly.
  • A full UK driving license and your own car is essential.

Why join Stags?

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Ongoing training and support
  • Opportunities to grow and develop within the industry
  • Mileage

Apply in confidence with a CV and covering letter to Claire Pile MARLA, [email protected]

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