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

Why Work for Stags:

• Training and support for your role.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the industry.
• Pension Scheme.
• Optional Enrolment onto a Health and Wellbeing Plan.
• Office and firm-wide socials.

Application Process

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

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

Why Work for Stags:

• Training and support for your role.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the industry.
• Pension Scheme.
• Optional Enrolment onto a Health and Wellbeing Plan.
• Office and firm-wide socials.

Application Process

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

Stags require a farm agent to join their team, which is based in Exeter but covers the whole of the West Country.

The position would suit someone who enjoys sales, valuation, providing property advice, often problem solving and working within a dynamic and enthusiastic team.

The Role

• Carrying out Farms and Land, market appraisals.
• Winning new instructions and building strong relationships with vendors.
• Advising clients on pricing and marketing strategy.
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver excellent service and achieve office targets.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous agency experience and understanding of the farmland market.
• A proven ability to generate new business and win instructions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• RICS and CAAV Qualification is preferred.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why Work for Stags:

• Training and support for your role.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the industry.
• Pension Scheme.
• Optional Enrolment onto a Health and Wellbeing Plan.
• Office and firm-wide socials.

This is a full-time position with some Saturday working.

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.

Please apply in confidence with a CV and covering letter to George Alder MRICS FAAV, Stags 21 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1PR; or [email protected]

We are looking for an experienced Residential/General Practice Surveyor to join our successful Professional Services team based in Launceston. If you have a minimum of 2 years PQE and are looking for a full or part time role involving free form RICS Red Book Valuations and potentially Level 2 and 3 Surveys of often varied and unique property across Cornwall and Devon this role may be for you.

We are open to full or part time but anticipate a minimum of 3 days a week. The post could suit those wishing to step back from a full time role, as well as lessor experienced but competent surveyors looking for a new challenge.

The Role

• Undertaking formal RICS Red Book valuations for residential property.
• Carrying out Level 2 and Level 3 surveys across a range of property types.
• Providing professional advice to clients across Cornwall and Devon.
• Managing a varied workload with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Supporting the continued growth and success of the Professional Services team.
• Full or part-time opportunities available (minimum 3 days per week).

The Ideal Candidate

• A minimum of 2 years PQE.
• AssocRICS, MRICS, or FRICS qualified.
• Experience undertaking Red Book valuations.
• Level 2 and Level 3 survey experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, a driven attitude and strong attention to detail.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why Work for Stags:

• Training and support for your role.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the industry.
• Pension Scheme.
• Optional Enrolment onto a Health and Wellbeing Plan.
• Office and firm-wide socials.
• Fully funded professional memberships.

If you are looking to take the next step in your surveying career with one of the West Country's most respected property firms, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Please submit your CV and covering letter to Gary Hooper at [email protected].

Stags are looking to recruit an experienced commercial surveyor to expand its commercial property offering in Devon. This new role with Stags presents a fantastic opportunity for someone to drive the commercial property service primarily based out of our Tiverton office but with time in our Totnes Fore Street office.

The commercial department has historically been based out of the Totnes office covering a range of commercial property matters across the South Hams. This new role is therefore part of our expansion plans for this department to cover Exeter, parts of Somerset, Mid, East and North Devon. We believe there are significant opportunities to grow our commercial service across this area.

The Role

• Acting for a mix of clients from a central Devon location
• Assisting with a range of work but with a focus of providing red book valuations
• Other work may include; landlord and tenant matters, lettings, agency and commercial property management
• Build the service from a new location with support from the Partnership and wider department
• Develop network and business contacts
• Work with other members of the immediate team, wider department, and firm as a whole

The Ideal Candidate

• Member of the RICS with at least 3 years post-qualification experience
• RICS Registered Valuer
• Experience in a range of commercial property matters including valuations for a range of purposes, lettings, agency, rent reviews and lease renewals
• Excellent communication skills
• Driven to meet personal and business targets
• Able to work on your own initiative and as a team
• Good working knowledge of IT including use of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Organised with a high level of attention to detail
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks and ensure deadlines are met
• Confident in your abilities and interested in driving and expanding the business
• Full UK driving licence

Why Work for Stags:

• Established firm with over 150 years’ experience
• Training and support for your role.
• Paid professional fees and CPD.
• Personal development plans tailored to you.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the industry.
• Pension Scheme.
• Optional Enrolment onto a Health and Wellbeing Plan.
• Office and firm-wide socials.
• Fully funded professional memberships.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Matthew Wilcox via email to [email protected] or to discuss the role further, please contact Matthew on 01884 235701.

Stags are looking to recruit a Rural Graduate/Apprentice Surveyor to join our Early Careers Programme to start in September 2027.

The position will be within our Professional Services department and will include hands-on client facing work from the start.

The Role

• Formal “Red Book” Valuations
• Estate Management
• Farms, Land and Rural Lettings
• Planning and Development
• Landlord and Tenant
• Compulsory Purchase and Compensation
• Grants and Subsidies

This position presents a fantastic opportunity for someone to join the department during an exciting period of growth and to build a career with a well-regarded South West property firm.

We strongly believe that it is important for Trainees to gain a broad range of experience and therefore also arrange for them to spend time in other departments such as residential agency. This will not only be essential in working towards professional exams but will also help to work out what type of work you enjoy.

The Ideal Candidate

Applicants will ideally be studying a RICS accredited degree or looking to start a RICS accredited apprenticeship degree in September 2027 with relevant work experience or placements.

• Excellent communication skills
• Driven to meet personal and business targets
• Able to work on your own initiative or as a team
• Good working knowledge of IT
• Organised with a high level of attention to detail
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks and ensure deadlines are met
• You will be confident in your abilities and interested in driving and expanding the business
• Adaptable
• Full UK driving licence

Why Work for Stags:

• Established firm with over 150 years’ experience
• Training and support for your role.
• Paid professional fees and CPD.
• Personal development plans tailored to you.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the industry.
• Pension Scheme.
• Optional Enrolment onto a Health and Wellbeing Plan.
• Office and firm-wide socials.
• Fully funded professional memberships.

Training and Support

We appreciate the importance of good training and support for our Trainees and so have a structured APC training programme which includes training days and regular meetings with a designated Supervisor, Counsellor and in-house APC Assessor.

We will pay for RICS and CAAV membership and the cost of your first APC assessment and CAAV exam. You will also be offered up to five days study leave.

Once you have passed your APC, you will have a meeting with your Manager to discuss your future career development.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Matthew Wilcox at [email protected]. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 20th November 2025.

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

Why Work for Stags:

• Training and support for your role.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the industry.
• Pension Scheme.
• Optional Enrolment onto a Health and Wellbeing Plan.
• Office and firm-wide socials.

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.

We are looking for an experienced Residential Property Valuer to join our successful Exeter office.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of our well-established and growing Exeter residential team. Working within one of the West Country's leading estate agency brands, you will use your expertise to win new business, provide sound advice to a wide range of clients and help drive the continued success of the office.

The Role

• Carrying out residential market appraisals and valuations.
• Winning new instructions and building strong relationships with vendors.
• Advising clients on pricing, presentation and marketing strategy.
• Following up valuation appointments to secure new business.
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver excellent service and achieve office targets.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous estate agency experience, ideally in a valuation role.
• A proven ability to generate new business and win instructions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why Work for Stags:

• Training and support for your role.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the industry.
• Pension Scheme.
• Optional Enrolment onto a Health and Wellbeing Plan.
• Office and firm-wide socials.

If you are looking to take the next step in your estate agency career with one of the West Country's most respected property brands, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Please submit your CV and covering letter to Nick Smith at [email protected]

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Sales Negotiator to join our established new homes sales team in Exeter. This role is suited to a driven individual who enjoys the challenge of negotiation and takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service, reflecting the high standards demonstrated by our excellent Google reviews and client feedback.

Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will play a key role in generating new business, negotiating offers, and progressing property sales through to completion while providing outstanding service to buyers and sellers alike.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous estate agency experience. We welcome applications from individuals with industry experience who demonstrate the right attitude, are highly organised, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This role includes some Saturday work, with time off in lieu.

The Role

• Proactively register applicants and match them with suitable properties.
• Conduct property viewings and build strong relationships with prospective buyers.
• Negotiate offers between buyers and sellers to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Progress agreed sales, keeping all parties informed throughout the transaction.
• Assist with marketing and presentation.
• Support the day-to-day running of the office and internal systems.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in estate agency.
• A confident negotiator with a personable manner and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated, target-driven, and committed to achieving results.
• Well organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to deliver an exceptional standard of customer service in line with our reputation.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Why Work for Stags:

• Training and support for your role.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the industry.
• Pension Scheme.
• Optional Enrolment onto a Health and Wellbeing Plan.
• Office and firm-wide socials.

If you are looking to take the next step in your estate agency career with one of the West Country's most respected property brands, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Please submit your CV and covering letter to Callum Jones at [email protected]

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 Work for Stags:

• Training and support for your role.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the industry.
• Pension Scheme.
• Optional Enrolment onto a Health and Wellbeing Plan.
• Office and firm-wide socials.

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

We are looking for a Residential Lettings Property Manager to join our busy Exeter lettings team covering the city centre and surrounding areas.

This role would suit someone with experience who is also keen to learn and progress while working as part of team. You will have the opportunity to deal with a diverse range of property. The ideal candidate would be well-organised, computer-literate and the enthusiasm to learn.

The Role

• Liaising with landlords and tenants.
• Undertaking property inspections.
• Dealing with elements of repairs maintenance as well as check in and checkout inspections.
• Work as part of a team to ensure smooth and efficient transactions.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction for both landlords and tenants.

The Ideal Candidate

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

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

Ideally full time but part time would be considered.

Why Work for Stags:

• Training and support for your role.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the industry.
• Pension Scheme.
• Optional Enrolment onto a Health and Wellbeing Plan.
• Office and firm-wide socials.

Apply in confidence with a CV and covering letter to Tess Wigram at [email protected]