Rentals consultant and sales administrator (two roles) — Ledingham Chalmers Estate Agency

If you're looking to make a move in the residential property sector, our estate agency team's hiring for two positions based in Aberdeen.

This video marks three decades of Ledingham Chalmers and explores our heritage, culture and what happens next, including our ambitious growth plans. A central part of our approach is our core values, guiding how we work with each other, and our clients.

We're looking for a rentals consultant and sales administrator who'll champion those values.

Rentals consultant

The role

You'll manage your own rental portfolio. This includes —

  • Carrying out property inspections

  • Arranging property viewings

  • Liaising with landlords, including to recommend a property's rental value, as well as communicating with tenants

  • Arranging repairs and buying anything that's needed for properties in our portfolio

Requirements

  • In line with our core value to satisfy and impress our clients, you'll be able to demonstrate an excellent track record in client service

  • You currently have, or will work towards, the Propertymark Level 6 Award in Residential Letting and Property Management. Ledingham Chalmers will cover the cost of obtaining this qualification

  • Previous rental agency experience in a similar role

  • Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of housing legislation

  • Full UK driving licence

Sales administrator

The role

First impressions last. That's why it's so important we hit the mark every time people call us, or visit our Alford Place office in Aberdeen.

You'll be the all-important first point of contact for for our clients, suppliers, tenants and buyers, overseeing the day-to-day running of our busy estate agency reception.

The role also includes —

  • Answering, screening and forwarding calls

  • Welcoming and greeting clients and other visitors

  • Setting up meeting rooms

  • Booking viewing appointments and gathering feedback afterwards

  • General sales support

  • Managing property key handovers and collections

Requirements

You'll need to be an all-rounder. Someone who can demonstrate —

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

  • Organisational capability

  • Confidence using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

  • The ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure, all the while maintaining a keen eye for detail

Experience in a similar estate agency post or customer services role would be an advantage.

Why Ledingham Chalmers?

There are great opportunities at Ledingham Chalmers for personal development, training and progression in a supportive and friendly environment.

A few months ago we announced our latest figures, showing increased profits for the 2020/2021 financial year and revealed we'd be investing six-figures over the next 12 months as part of our growth strategy to double revenue to £25million by 2025.

Having the right team in place will, of course, be instrumental to reaching that goal.

These posts come with an attractive remuneration and holiday package as well as other bonuses, subject to qualifying conditions, and an additional day off on top of holiday entitlement for your birthday.

Interested?

Please send your CV with a covering letter to Nan McPherson, human resources advisor, by Friday, 12 August.